Boating Industry Canada
The Canadian company behind the world’s first electric snowmobiles has previewed their first electric personal watercraft. The Orca has qualities of its namesake, it features stunning lines with its signature lateral fins. The carbon fiber body was designed with the seat lower to provide more stability and control while carving through the water.
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Specifications
Exterior Design
- 2.90 meters (9.5 ft) long, 1.2meters (3.9 ft) wide, 1.01 meters (3 ft) tall
- Full carbon fiber construction
- Suspended seat design for 2 riders with rear grab bar.
- Weight capacity: 181kg / 400lbs
- Front storage and glove box storage
- Front and rear anchor points for lifting and towing
Performance
- Ready to drive weight: 263kg / 580 lbs
- Top speed: 104kph / 65mph
- Cruise speed: 70kph / 44mph
- Range: 2 hours on typical driving conditions
- Rated for fresh water and ocean use
Drive System
- Directly driven impeller jet pump.
- Taiga integrated PMAC drive unit delivering 134kW (180hp) up to 9,000rpm.
- Reactive impeller speed control for maximum efficiency and minimized noise levels.
- Closed loop liquid cooling system requiring no flushing or maintenance
- Rated for temperatures down to -40OC/F not requiring winterization.
Battery and Charging
- 23kWh of energy, 355V nominal voltage, weight approx. 125kg.
- Low quiescent drain, can be left up to 5 years unplugged
- 5 year, 20,000km warranty
- Shock and vibration isolated structure with IP68 rating for marine environments
- Onboard charger compatible with automotive standard connectors and chargers
- 10kW level 2 charging on 240VAC and overnight level-1 charging on 110VAC
- Optional DC fast charging to 80% in 20 minutes for commercial operators
Controls and Connectivity
- Configurable 7-inch center console with handlebar controls
- GPS speed & built in mapping
- LTE, Wi-Fi for over the air updates and upgrades
- Bluetooth connectivity via phone for app settings, vehicle monitoring and music
- Automatic and manual adjustable trim angle
- User configurable power, acceleration and speed modes with lockout capabilities
- Powerful onboard computer with extension capabilities for sonar fish finder and other sensory integration.
Founders Edition Pre-Orders begin at $28,000 USD
Orca Limited start at $24,000 USD
For more information go to: www.taigamotors.ca