- This expansion marks another step in Vision Marine’s mission to accelerate adoption of electric boating through hands-on experience, informed customer guidance.
- The newly expanded training program at Nautical Ventures has already completed its first phase.
- VMAR’s E-Motion technology reflects a broader shift in the marine industry toward sustainable solutions without sacrificing performance.
Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) is steering the marine industry toward a cleaner, quieter and more powerful future. The company recently announced an expansion of its Electric Representative Training Program across Nautical Ventures’ Florida dealership network, equipping sales teams with the expertise to showcase its industry-leading electric outboards (https://ibn.fm/m3gWl). This initiative marks another step in Vision Marine’s mission to accelerate adoption of electric boating through hands-on experience and informed customer guidance.
Vision Marine Technologies is a pioneer in electric marine propulsion, known for its high-performance E-Motion(TM) platform. The company combines proprietary engineering with its own direct-to-consumer retail network, Nautical Ventures, to offer premium boating experiences that span both electric and traditional internal combustion engines. VMAR’s flagship product, the E-Motion 180E, is the first certified 180 HP continuous electric outboard, designed for seamless integration across multiple boat platforms while delivering reduced noise, zero gasoline emissions and robust torque.
The newly expanded training program at Nautical Ventures has already completed its first phase: selecting and training electric representatives at strategic Florida locations. Customers visiting these showrooms now have access to staff fully versed in the benefits and capabilities of Vision Marine’s electric powertrains. According to the company, Vision Marine has delivered its first two E-Motion 180E-equipped boats to customers, with additional integrations scheduled in the coming weeks. These initial deliveries signal active production and validate the company’s commercial readiness.
The next phase of the program moves beyond showroom instruction to on-water training. This approach gives sales teams firsthand experience with electric powertrains, allowing them to demonstrate the performance, handling and operational benefits directly to prospective customers. Vision Marine emphasizes that this immersive approach is essential to adoption, ensuring that both staff and buyers can appreciate the advantages of electric propulsion, including significantly lower maintenance compared to traditional gasoline engines, quieter operation and strong, consistent torque delivery.
“By combining structured training with real-world demonstrations, we ensure our teams are confident in presenting the full potential of E-Motion technology, from its unmatched 180 HP continuous output to its proven integration across boat models,” said Vision Marine CEO Alexandre Mongeon. “At the same time, our recent deliveries highlight that production and commercial boats are being delivered and enjoyed on the water.”
The rollout includes multiple VMAR electric boats stocked across Nautical Ventures’ East and West Coast showrooms, all available for immediate delivery. This widespread availability demonstrates Vision Marine’s strategy of integrating electric propulsion within an established retail network while leveraging its industrialized E-Motion 180E platform as a cornerstone for adoption.
Vision Marine’s E-Motion technology reflects a broader shift in the marine industry toward sustainable solutions without sacrificing performance. According to a Nature Energy study, converting smaller domestic vessels to battery-electric propulsion could reduce U.S. shipping greenhouse gas emissions by up to 73% by 2035 compared to 2022 levels, while electrifying up to 85% of these vessels could be cost-effective if charged from a low-carbon grid (https://ibn.fm/plFea).
Electric boats also offer significant operational savings, with some studies indicating owners can save at least $2,000 annually on maintenance compared to traditional gasoline-powered boats (https://ibn.fm/cMk7w). By emphasizing both education and hands-on experience, Vision Marine is positioning itself as a key driver of this transformation in the recreational boating sector.
With Nautical Ventures’ nine-location retail network in Florida, Vision Marine ensures that prospective buyers have direct access to its products and technical support, bridging the gap between innovation and adoption. The company’s commitment to combining high-voltage engineering with a consumer-focused sales model sets it apart from competitors and underlines its ambition to make electric boating a mainstream option.
As production continues and the training program expands, Vision Marine is poised to accelerate adoption across the country while maintaining a high standard of service and customer experience. By focusing on both product performance and educational outreach, Vision Marine Technologies is not just delivering electric boats, it is shaping the future of recreational boating.
For more information, visit www.VisionMarineTechnologies.com.
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