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E1 RaceBird single-seat electric hydrofoil race boat

Overview

The standardized foiling race boat of the E1 championship

The single-seat E1 RaceBird is a 50-knot electric racing hydrofoil with a 150 kW Mercury Racing outboard and 35 kWh battery.

Year

2026

Boat Type

Electric Racing Hydrofoil

Propulsion

Electric Outboard

Location

Europe / Global

About the RaceBird

The RaceBird is the standardized electric hydrofoil raced in the UIM E1 World Championship. Designed by Sophi Horne and engineered with SeaBird Technologies and Victory Marine, it carries one pilot and combines a Mercury Racing electric outboard with a 35 kWh Kreisel battery. E1 publishes 150 kW of power and a 50-knot top-speed figure. Foils lift the hull clear of the water at speed, reducing drag and allowing the agile turns needed for short-format racing close to shore. Simrad and C-MAP systems support navigation and situational awareness, while McLaren Applied data tools help teams analyse performance. This is not a recreational model offered through a conventional dealer network; it is purpose-built championship equipment. Its value to shoppers is mainly as a reference point for high-output electric outboards, battery thermal management and controlled foiling.

Best For

  • Following electric-marine racing technology and championship development
  • Technical comparison with high-performance foiling prototypes

Performance in Context

E1 lists 50 knots, or 93 km/h, and 150 kW. Range is not a consumer-cruising metric because the 35 kWh system is optimized around race heats, controlled charging and team-managed energy strategy.

Battery and Charging

The RaceBird uses a 35 kWh Kreisel battery and bespoke event charging supplied for the championship. E1 does not present this as a marina-ready owner charging package.

Availability and Pricing

RaceBirds are manufactured for teams competing in the E1 championship and are not advertised for retail purchase. E1 says the technology may influence future commercial boats, but no consumer RaceBird order programme is published.

Research notes

Information last verified September 22, 2026.

Racing & Performance
Europe / Global

RaceBird

E1 Series

Key Specs

Top Speed

50 knots / 93 km/h

Range / Ride Time

Varies by configuration

Power

150 kW / 200 bhp

Capacity & Dimensions

Detailed specs have not been published for this section yet.

Battery & Charging

Battery Capacity

35 kWh

Charging

Not published

Best Comparison Metrics

When range or top speed depends on the hull or setup, these specs are usually the most consistent way to compare propulsion systems.

Continuous Power150 kW / 200 bhp
Battery Capacity35 kWh

Feature Highlights

  • 150 kW Mercury Racing electric outboard
  • 35 kWh Kreisel battery
  • Single-pilot carbon race platform
  • Hydrofoils for low-drag high-speed racing
  • Championship telemetry and navigation systems

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