BMW and Tyde's Icon: A Groundbreaking Electric Watercraft Redefining Sustainable Mobility

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The companies claim that the craft, currently a one-off, is production ready.

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Two 134-horsepower electric motors power the icon, providing a total capacity of 240 kilowatt-hours with six batteries sourced from the defunct BMW 13.

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The boat lifts itself out of the water while in motion due to hydrofoils, reducing energy requirements by up to 80%.

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The hydrofoil achieves a cruising speed of 24 knots (28 miles per hour) and a maximum speed of 30 knots (35 mph).

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The icon provides a maximum range of 50 nautical miles between recharges.

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Two-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer has created the sound for the Icon’s drive system, delivered through speakers with Dolby Atmos technology.

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The Icon features a triangular shape, dimensions of 43.14 feet (13.15 meters) in length and 14.8 feet (4.5 meters) in width at the rear, and dominant windows designed by BMW Designworks.

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The Icon's debut was held at the Cannes Film Festival, aligning with BMW's long-standing relationship with cinema and the big screen.

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BMW and Tyde's Icon: A Groundbreaking Electric Watercraft Redefining Sustainable Mobility

BMW and Tyde's Icon: A Groundbreaking Electric Watercraft Redefining Sustainable Mobility

The companies claim that the craft, currently a one-off, is production ready.

Two 134-horsepower electric motors power the icon, providing a total capacity of 240 kilowatt-hours with six batteries sourced from the defunct BMW 13.

The boat lifts itself out of the water while in motion due to hydrofoils, reducing energy requirements by up to 80%.

The hydrofoil achieves a cruising speed of 24 knots (28 miles per hour) and a maximum speed of 30 knots (35 mph).

The icon provides a maximum range of 50 nautical miles between recharges.

Two-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer has created the sound for the Icon’s drive system, delivered through speakers with Dolby Atmos technology.

The Icon features a triangular shape, dimensions of 43.14 feet (13.15 meters) in length and 14.8 feet (4.5 meters) in width at the rear, and dominant windows designed by BMW Designworks.

The Icon's debut was held at the Cannes Film Festival, aligning with BMW's long-standing relationship with cinema and the big screen.

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