Epoch Boats embarks on new horizons with high performance electric boats that provide more options for boater use cases When our team formed Epoch Boats in 2021, we initially set out to build an electric jet ski / wave runner / PWC startup. We believed that a low cost, low maintenance solution would resonate with the market and be a home run. Unfortunately, we were foiled by physics. As we put pen to paper, our models never produced a design that was capable of achieving the speed, range, and price level that we felt was needed to achieve widespread commercial success. We decided to pivot, an ..read more

Epoch’s entry level small boat strategy for achieving a bigger impact and wide scale adoption of electric boating At Epoch we often get asked by potential investors and customers, “why focus on small boats instead of bigger vessels with higher margins?” We also get asked how we know that the small boat direction is the right call. Let’s dive into our internal thinking behind these major business decisions! Recreational Boat Size Trends Around the turn of the century, the U.S. recreational boating industry was building and selling about 500,000 boats every year. By 2010 that number had dropped ..read more

From our first prototype build to developing our next electric boat designs, 2022 has been a fast-paced year full of exciting developments for Epoch Boats! Happy Holidays & Happy New Year! We’re so glad you were along with us on the ride throughout 2022! From working on our first prototype build to developing our next new electric boat designs, it’s been a fast-paced year full of exciting developments for Epoch Boats! Here’s a recap of some of our accomplishments in 2022, and what to expect next year from Epoch Boats. Building a Better Electric Boat From Idea… Epoch Boats began with the m ..read more

Electrification of recreational boating will require designing EV boats from the hull up with a different approach than automotive EVs We are on the precipice of a paradigm shift in the recreational marine industry. Much like how high-performance EV automobiles entered the mainstream about ten years ago, high performance EV boats are about to take off. This is obvious to anyone in the industry. Electrification pavilions are expanding at trade shows, boat buyers are requesting info on EV boats, pre-ordering, and joining waitlists, and there seems to be a new EV boat builder, electric motor man ..read more

Epoch Boats team to engage in 6-week program with other local startups to develop business strategy and cultivate network As a PA-based startup, Epoch Boats is excited to announce that we were accepted into the Pennovation Accelerator summer 2022 cohort run by The University of Pennsylvania’s Pennovation Works. Pennovation Works is a distinctive blend of offices, labs, and production space developed by The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) to link the intellectual and entrepreneurial initiatives necessary for advancing knowledge and generating economic development.  Pennovation Works is ..read more

Answers to common questions about electrification of boating and how Epoch Boat’s hydrofoil electric boat will help speed up consumer demand With advancements in electric propulsion technology, emerging environmental regulations, consumer interest in e-mobility and the rise in fuel costs, now is the time to move toward the electrification of boating. At Epoch, we believe strongly that the future of boating is electric.  Although the recreational boating industry may face some initial challenges in achieving widespread adoption, and some market segments like offshore may still not be read ..read more

Epoch aims to reduce recreational boating’s impact on the environment by advancing the adoption of electric boating Many companies celebrate Earth Day as an annual date devoted to focusing on their commitment to the environment. But when you’re focused on sustainability every day, Earth Day can in some ways feel like any other day. In honor of this year’s Earth Day we thought we’d share the goals we strive for as it relates to the environment. As a climate tech startup we often find ourselves balancing capitalism and devotion to the environment. The good news for us is that the two goals are ..read more

Epoch's eco-friendly and affordable skiff  is designed for an efficient, high performance electric boating experience Epoch Boats, a new boat company focused on climate technology, is launching the first all-electric skiff style boat that utilizes a cutting-edge hydrofoil hull design along with an electric outboard motor for an efficient, high performance electric boating experience. The new Epoch Skiff Series features a patent pending hydrofoil system that deploys at speed to lift the boat out of the water, reducing hull drag and allowing it to efficiently “fly over the water” at spee ..read more

Startup Basecamp includes Epoch Boats as a climate tech company to watch, February 2022 We consider ourselves to be a climate tech company that "makes really cool boats". We think if we can make our boats exciting to consumers AND help make boating a more sustainable recreation then its a win-win. Startup Basecamp is a membership based community platform for founders, experts and investors around the world who are seeking to contribute to the fight against climate change. As part of a monthly series, Startup Basecamp has a weekly feature of "incredible climate tech startups, companies, or pr ..read more