The 850 Fantom Air electric sports boat with propulsion technology from the Porsche Macan Turbo continues to cause a stir – not only on the water, but also at the industry's top-class award ceremonies. The result of the collaboration between two innovative traditional companies – the hull and deck come from the Austrian Frauscher boatyard, the drive and some design elements from sports car manufacturer Porsche – is highly praised by experts and trade journalists.
At the world's largest boat and water sports trade fair, the "boot Düsseldorf 2025", the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air was named "Powerboat of the Year" in the "Electric" category as part of the glamorous Flagship Night. "Frauscher and Porsche combined results in engineering at the highest level," was the jury's opinion. Michael Frauscher, member of the management board of the Frauscher boatyard, accepted the award together with Jörg Kerner, Vice President Product Line Macan. "The eFantom has the potential to revolutionize the boating world," Kerner said. "Electromobility is also becoming increasingly important on the water. Together with Frauscher, we have succeeded in setting standards in this segment with typical Porsche E-Performance. We are very pleased that this has been rewarded with two top-class prizes."
Back in November 2024, the "Best of Boats Award" in the "Best Electric" category – also one of the most prestigious awards for powerboats in Europe – went to the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air at the "Boot & Fun" in Berlin. The jury of the "Best of Boats Award", consisting of 15 experienced boat journalists from Europe and the USA, argued: "The leading sports car manufacturer Porsche and the Austrian Frauscher shipyard with its tradition in electric boat building combine the best of both worlds: the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air is the first electric boat to combine the performance of a fast, elegant day cruiser with a modern electric drive."
The Austrian-German cooperation has already produced a second product: At "boot Düsseldorf 2025", the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom celebrated its world premiere as a classic runabout with a closed foredeck and cabin – of course also with the drive architecture from the Macan Turbo.
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