P&O Pioneer and P&O Liberté (Fusion class)

P&O Ferries · United Kingdom · hybrid-electric

Ferry operated by P&O Ferries. Status: in service.

P&O Pioneer and P&O Liberté (Fusion class): ferry illustration; powertrain hybrid-electric, status in service, country United Kingdom hybrid-electric In service United Kingdom
Battery
8.8 MWh
Capacity
1,500 passengers (each)
In service
2023
Hub
Vehicles

Route

Dover-Calais

Charging: Battery for port and maneuvering; shore-charge ready.

Battery: 8.8 MWh. Builder: Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI).

Vessel record

Vessel record

P&O Pioneer and P&O Liberté (Fusion class) (P&O Ferries)
OperatorP&O Ferries
BuilderGuangzhou Shipyard International (GSI)
Classferry
CountryUnited Kingdom
Powertrainhybrid-electric
Battery (MWh)8.8
Capacity1,500 passengers (each)
ChargingBattery for port and maneuvering; shore-charge ready
Autonomycrewed
Route or regionDover-Calais
Statusin service
In service2023
Record updated2026-10

Official site: poferries.com

In context

Where it fits

Listed in Electric Ferries. Vessels are compared on battery capacity, charging, route length and service status - the factors that decide whether a vessel class can run on batteries alone or still needs hydrogen, hybrid or green-fuel power.

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Sources

Sources and scope

Scope
P&O Pioneer and P&O Liberté (Fusion class) (P&O Ferries)
Sources
ElectronsX marine dataset; operator, shipyard and classification society records
Updated
2026-10