Tritium and Aqua superPower Form Strategic Partnership to Power Electric Boats

On December 22, Aqua superPower, the world's first marine fast-charging network operator, and Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd, a global leader in developing and manufacturing direct-current fast charging technology for electric vehicles, announced a strategic partnership to electrify transportation on international waterways.

Aqua superpower has been expanding its network of fast maritime chargers, with recent installations in the Cote d'Azur and the Italian Riviera, another in Venice, and another 150 chargers scheduled for next year, followed by further deployment expansion.

While the electric transportation revolution keeps sweeping the roads and skies, the aquatic environment is also electrifying. Aqua superpower works with marinas, boat builders, and boat owners to lessen the effect of boating on marine ecosystems. In addition, Aqua is working with Tritium, a global leader in DC fast charging hardware and software, to build the first global marine-specific fast-charging network.

We elected to work with Tritium for their forward-thinking technology, cutting-edge hardware architecture, and operational cost benefits,” said “The requirement for a joined-up network of reliable and fast marine chargers to create charging hubs and corridors for electric boat users is absolutely crucial if we are to secure the transition away from liquid carbon fuels. The fully sealed design of Tritium’s DC fast chargers and the clarity of the user interface inherently provide the robustness and ease of use needed in the marine and freshwater environments.”

For the e-boat business to expand, DC fast charger charging speed is crucial. Worldwide, business and recreational marine craft users rely on Aqua for dependable, high-speed charging. A fully sealed, safe, and dependable charging station for e-boat drivers is IP65-rated Tritium technology. With dual CCS connectors and simultaneous charging capability, the company's RTM fast charger type was suitable for Aqua. The chargers' more frequent duty cycles make e-boat technology both more efficient and better for the locations in which it is utilized.

The existing high-profile installations in Monaco, Portofino, and Venice, together with other planned Aqua superPower and Tritium projects around the world, will support the electrification of marine transportation going forward. In the same way that passenger vehicles have reached their tipping point, the future for boating is an electrified fleet. The Aqua team comes with experience in creating fast charging networks. We are delighted to work with them as a marine channel partner and provide the technology to help them pursue their goal of a dedicated marine fast charge network.”

Tritium's weather-proof hardware effortlessly integrates with Aqua superPower's network and user management technologies. Maritime e-mobility requires an intuitive user interface that directs users to charging stations to be widely adopted.
The Aqua secure app, RFID card, and contactless payment are now available for maritime users, with ‘Plug and Charge' technologies coming soon. The software will display users a map with charging alternatives and provide navigational aids to their chosen spot.

Aqua's use of Tritium's technology will help it achieve its goal of creating an all-electric worldwide marine rapid charger ecosystem. The partnership will include ferries, shuttles, and boats used for washing and food delivery, as well as fishing and passenger transport.