Acel Power, a Vancouver-based electric propulsion company, has unveiled the highest powered electric outboard to reach the market.
The company's all-new IE 250 electric outboard was unveiled at the recent IBEX show in Tampa, Florida. The 250 horsepower platform offers configurable power up to 350 horsepower and is rated for 4000 RPM.
The new motor will also be available to see at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October.
The Acel IE 250 features a unique cowling with LED lighting, while inside it has an input of 800 DC volts and requires only 1 hour of DC fast charging. It can also be charged using solar or wind powered networks.
"The launch of our 150HP and 250HP electric motors marks a significant milestone in ACEL’s journey”, says Anthony Liu, CEO and co-founder of ACEL.
The company already has existing offerings in 50, 75, and 100 horsepower.
“At ACEL, we are not just electrifying the marine landscape, we are digitalizing it. The IE 150 and IE 250 comes standard with our most powerful on-board computer to date with ultrafast vehicle grade CPU, built in AI Accelerator, and a GPU to provide the foundation for all our future software updates.”
In terms of internal tech, the Acel outboard design uses Silicon Carbide (SIC) semi-conductor technology, which increases drivetrain efficiency as high as 98.5% while offering impressive torque, silent operation, increased range, and a reduced weight compared to a gas-powered outboard. The company says their system offers 30% better performance, 30% cost reduction, and zero emissions when compared to a gas-powered equivalent.
Another key feature of the ACEL design is a modular battery system that allows different battery modules to be placed in different locations throughout the boat -- allowing any boat builder or designer to integrate the battery system to maximize weight dispersal, hull balance, and efficiency in the water.
When installed on a boat, the entire system can be charged using a standard 120V 15A outlet plug available at any marina. There are also options for 240V chargers and high-speed DC charging.
A digital display at the helm of the boat uses the emerging OTA (Over The Air) standard system for software updates. The display unit gives the user access to all the necessary system information including battery charge, available range, RPMs, and can be customized for individual profiles as per a user's preference or location.
While in operation, a strip of LED lighting on the cowling provides additional visibility to other boats in low-light conditions while also making the Acel platform a standout at the dock.
You can get a complete breakdown showing how the Acel propulsion system works on the 250 outboard, including a complete rundown of its digital systems and physical hardware, in the video below:
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