Finding
The electric PWC market is Taiga and Narke; BRP, Yamaha and Kawasaki still sell only combustion jet skis, so the segment's engineering lead sits with a restructured Canadian startup
Taiga's 2026 Orca P2 starts at $20,999 and the three-seat WX3 at $23,999, both with DC fast charging under 30 minutes on CCS1 in North America and CCS2 in Europe, and bidirectional charging. Narke's GT95 Electrojet from Hungary carries 24 kWh and recharges in about 1.5 hours on three-phase power.
A jet ski is the hardest small craft to electrify: a jet pump at full throttle draws most of the pack's rated power, so ride time collapses with aggressive use. The answer has been DC charging rather than bigger packs. Taiga's switch to car-standard CCS connectors means a resort can use the same DC chargers it installs for guests' EVs, and its vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid support lets a parked PWC back up a cabin or a yacht's house bank - see bidirectional charging.
Taiga nearly died: it entered creditor protection in 2024, was bought by new owners and restarted production in 2025 before unveiling the 2026 range in Monaco. Narke has sold the GT95 since 2021 at prices above $50,000 in the US. Austria's Belassi has announced an electric model developed with Stromkind. BRP sells the Sea-Doo Rise eFoil but no electric jet ski, and no Chinese brand sells an electric PWC in volume; Chinese suppliers show up in cells, motors and controllers instead.
Fleets lead adoption. Lakes and marine reserves that restrict noise and two-stroke engines, eco-resorts and rental bases with controlled charging are the first buyers; private owners follow once dealer service exists.
PWC list
Electric jet skis and personal watercraft
Active models first, then announced models.
| Model | Country | Battery kWh | Range or ride time | Top speed kn | Charging | Software | Price from | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT95 Electrojet (Narke) | Hungary | 24 | About 2 hours at full throttle (maker) | 40 | Three-phase 16 A in about 1.5 hours; household outlet 3-4 hours | $55,000 | active | ||
| Orca P2 (Taiga) | Canada | 25 | About 50-60 km | 54 | DC fast charging standard: CCS1 (North America), CCS2 (Europe), under 30 min; bidirectional | Connected touchscreen with GPS; app; over-the-air updates; vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid | $20,999 | Restructured 2024 under new owners; production restarted 2025 | active |
| Orca WX3 (Taiga) | Canada | 25 | Up to 2 hours ride time | 49 | DC fast charging standard: CCS1 (North America), CCS2 (Europe), under 30 min; bidirectional | Connected touchscreen with GPS; app; over-the-air updates; vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid; tow mode | $23,999 | Restructured 2024 under new owners; production restarted 2025 | active |
| Belassi Electric (Belassi) | Austria | Developed with Stromkind | announced |
Fleet use
Fleet and rental use
What a rental operator weighs when choosing an electric PWC.
| Factor | Why it matters | State of play |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | Revenue comes from sessions per day | Taiga DC under 30 min; Narke about 1.5 hours on three-phase |
| Charger reuse | One DC charger can serve guests' cars and the fleet | CCS1 and CCS2 on Taiga 2026 models |
| Noise and emissions rules | Opens lakes and reserves closed to two-strokes | Main driver for resort fleets |
| Backup power | Parked craft can power a dock, cabin or yacht | Taiga vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid |
| Service network | Fleet uptime depends on parts and dealers | Thin outside Canada, the US and Europe |
Sources
Sources and scope
- Scope
- Electric Jet Skis and PWC
- Sources
- Company releases; Boote; Powersports Business; Boatcible; Plugboats; Yacht Harbour; Sail-World; Gasgoo; Oct 2026
- Updated
- October 2026