E-PWC are Almost Here Author: Electric personal watercraft are becoming viable alternatives to existing models So far, companies moving toward electric personal watercraft have stuck only a proverbial technological toe in the water, but the recent announcement that Sea-Doo is planning to jump into the market indicates that e-PWC could be a mainstream option for consumers in the near future. The auto industry, with its ample funding for research and development, has long been the bellwether for many of boating’s technological propulsion innovations. Electric power is the new big deal for two- and four-wheel vehicles alike. Electric motors can already deliver plenty of torque-laden power, but the drag of a PWC hull on the water furiously devours this electric power, compared with the low resistance of rolling wheels on pavement. Another reason electric power is taking longer to enter the PWC market is that the craft have limited space to carry more batteries. Adequate power supply has been the main limitation so far.