Aurora and Tycho Brahe

ForSea, Molslinjen · Sweden · battery-electric

Ferry operated by ForSea, Molslinjen. Status: in service.

Aurora and Tycho Brahe: ferry illustration; powertrain battery-electric, status in service, country Sweden battery-electric In service Sweden
Battery
4.16 MWh
Capacity
240 cars; 1,250 passengers (each)
In service
2018
Hub
Vehicles

Route

Helsingborg-Helsingør (Øresund)

Charging: Robotic-arm shore charging.

Battery: 4.16 MWh. Builder: ABB (2018 battery conversion).

Vessel record

Vessel record

Aurora and Tycho Brahe (ForSea, Molslinjen)
OperatorForSea, Molslinjen
BuilderABB (2018 battery conversion)
Classferry
CountrySweden
Powertrainbattery-electric
Battery (MWh)4.16
Capacity240 cars; 1,250 passengers (each)
ChargingRobotic-arm shore charging
Autonomycrewed
Route or regionHelsingborg-Helsingør (Øresund)
Statusin service
In service2018
Record updated2026-10

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
Aurora and Tycho Brahe (ForSea, Molslinjen)
Sources
ElectronsX marine dataset; operator, shipyard and classification society records
Updated
2026-10