A manufacturer with operations in Southampton and Slough has developed the world’s first all-electric amphibious passenger vehicle (APV), which can traverse both land and water.
The new models from Seahorse Amphibious Vehicles are built to accommodate 36 passengers and two crew, and can run for a full day on a single charge.
Seahorse is aiming to scale production to a rate of up to 24 APVs a year within the next 12 months.
Founded by father-and-son team Graham and Ed Lumley in 2015, Seahorse says it is the only manufacturer that designs, builds and operates its own amphibious vehicles.
Graham has also run Windsor Duck Tours, taking passengers sightseeing in APVs through the Berkshire town, since 2018.
“We have been passionate about expanding the duck tour concept for many years,” he said.
“Combining our experience and expertise in manufacturing and operating our own amphibious vehicles, we are proud to be recognised as pioneers in the design and manufacture of all-electric ducks.
“We look forward to seeing Seahorse APVs operating in cities around the world in the near future.”
The all-electric model has now completed both road and river testing and is ready to join Seahorse Amphibious’ fleet of duck tour vehicles.
Ed Lumley, managing director of Seahorse, said: “We have a number of exciting developments to follow today’s announcement.
“Our newly launched electric APV builds on the success of our current diesel hydraulic models, which are already in operation in Windsor, Liverpool and Cape Town, with further city launches planned for 2026.
“We strongly believe that the electric amphibious passenger vehicle will drive significant growth in the tourism market for city experiences.”
The new vehicles are designed to operate quietly and cleanly, with a maximum water speed of eight knots and limited land speed of 30 mph.
