29 Jan 2025

First electric hydrofoiling boat joins Auckland ferry fleet

From Checkpoint, 4:53 pm on 29 January 2025

A one-of-a-kind electric boat has joined Auckland's ferry fleet, carrying passengers on a high speed tour of the Hauraki Gulf. The VS-9 is a ten-seater hydrofoiling tour boat built by Auckland-based manufacturer Vessev and operated by Fullers. Felix Walton hopped onboard for its first trip.