Bavaria is introducing electric and hybrid drive systems to its new C38e, C42e and C46e models.
The new models have a similar interior and exterior layout to the C38, C42 and C46, but incorporate hardware and technology from EPTechnologies in Denmark.
Propulsion is provided by a saildrive with a 25kW electric motor on the Bavaria C38e and C42e, with 37kW of power on the Bavaria C46e.
A Multibox controls the charging of the batteries and the entire system.
On the Bavaria C38e and C42e, the energy is stored in an 18.2kWh battery pack as standard which can be extended by two additional battery packs if required.
This enables a range of over 50 nautical miles in purely electric mode. The Bavaria C46e has two battery packs ex-works.
Sailing is a sustainable sport, we have now made it even more sustainable.
Norbert Leifeld
An optional generator can be installed to provide extra range and power. This hybrid drive extends the range of a Bavaria C38e to 576 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 5.5 knots.
“We have been looking for a long time for a solution for alternative drives for our C-Line that fits in with our DNA at Bavaria Yachts,” said Norbert Leifeld, COO at Bavaria Yachts.
“Sustainable, of high quality, modularly expandable and easy to operate in practice.
“With EPTechnologies, we have now found a partner to take this step into the future. Sailing is a sustainable sport, we have now made it even more sustainable.”
Standard equipment on the Bavaria C38e, C42e and C46e include B&G instruments, Bavaria’s Sail-Ready package railing access amidships, an electric anchor winch and ambient lighting.
An inverter ensures the use of hot water and other systems on board as standard.
