19 Jan Voltaic Marine Enters the Game with the AEW24
Voltaic Marine AEW24, Not Just Another Electric Boat
Electric boats aren’t new. But completely rethinking how they’re built? That’s where things get interesting.
Voltaic Marine is launching the AEW24 — an aluminum-hulled electric wakesports boat that represents something bigger than clean wakes and quiet rides. After speaking with CEO Richard Phamdo, it’s clear this platform has ambitions stretching from weekend riders to commercial fleets and even military applications.
The AEW24 is just their opening move.
See It First at CES 2026
We’ll get our first in-person look at the AEW24 at CES 2026 (January 6–9 in Las Vegas). We’re already coordinating with Voltaic to get on the water for testing as soon as possible.
Pro rider discussions are underway, though no official team has been announced yet.
Quick note: AEW stands for Aluminum Electric Watersports — intentional branding that signals serious intent.
The Team Behind It
Voltaic isn’t a group of enthusiasts winging it. The founding team includes:
- Richard Phamdo – CEO
- Will Stewart – CTO
- Jonathan Yin – CPO / CSCO
- Cody Covey – COO
They’re also backed by Peter Van Lancker, a marine industry veteran with leadership roles at Black Watch, OMC, Boston Whaler, and Hunt Yachts. That’s the kind of résumé that commands attention.
What Makes the AEW24 Different?
According to Phamdo, Voltaic’s competitive edge comes down to three things:
- Patented aluminum hull design
- 300 kW electric powertrain
- Scalable platform architecture built for multiple applications
Range?
“We can deliver a full day on the water,” says Phamdo. Final numbers are still being finalized in testing, but the confidence is there.
Beyond Recreation: Military Potential
Here’s a curveball: Voltaic is exploring military applications.
Electric propulsion offers low heat signatures, near-silent operation, and reduced detectability — all valuable in modern defense scenarios. It’s another reminder that this isn’t just about watersports. Voltaic is building a platform that can adapt across industries.
Inside the AEW24
The AEW24 isn’t just Voltaic’s debut product — it’s the foundation of their entire marine ecosystem.
Key Features:
Purpose-Built Hull
Designed from scratch for electric propulsion, not converted from a gas platform. The result: smoother rides, better efficiency, consistent performance.
Class-Leading Battery Capacity
Large integrated battery system with cooling built into the hull for sustained performance during demanding sessions.
Smart Platform Architecture
Integrated digital controls, onboard diagnostics, and modular design that scales across future models and specialized uses.
As Phamdo puts it:
“AEW24 represents a real inflection point. What we’re showing at CES is a full-scale platform that delivers today while laying groundwork for where marine technology is headed.”
Voltaic Marine Funding and Timeline
Voltaic recently closed a $3 million oversubscribed pre-seed round, signaling strong investor confidence.
Pre-orders are open now. Deliveries expected to start in late 2026.
What’s Next?
The AEW24 is just the start. Voltaic plans to expand into:
- Consumer watersports models
- Commercial utility vessels
- Defense platforms
All built on unified hardware and software for easier support, scalability, and fleet management.
Their Three-Tier Vision:
- Recreation: High-performance, clean boating
- Commercial: Reliable platforms with lower operating costs
- Defense: Mission-ready vessels for modern demands
Bottom Line
Voltaic Marine isn’t building another electric boat.
They’re building a new foundation for how boats are designed, powered, and scaled across industries.
If the AEW24 performs on the water like it does on paper, this could signal a real shift — not just in electric propulsion, but in the future of wakesports boats entirely.
Stay tuned. We’ll bring you on-water testing, rider feedback, and real-world performance in early 2026.
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