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E1 Powerboats introduce new electric motorsport at Dubrovnik GP

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:30 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

E1 Powerboats introduce new electric motorsport at Dubrovnik GP

Summary

E1 Powerboats launched a new electric motorsport series featuring hydrofoiling RaceBird boats at the Dubrovnik GP in Croatia on June 12 and 13, 2026. The series shifts focus from environmental concerns to technology and performance; founder Alejandro Agag noted that sustainability alone is insufficient for public interest. With rapid advancements in electric vehicle technology, E1 aims to revolutionize marine transport despite engineering challenges unique to electric boats. Upcoming races are expected to further showcase these innovations.

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By the Numbers

•E1 Series features all-electric hydrofoiling boats.
•First event held in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on June 12-13, 2026.
•Focus on technology and performance over sustainability.
•Alejandro Agag emphasizes market competition in electric vehicles.
•Engineering challenges unique to marine electrification remain.

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6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Beyond Sustainability: How E1 Powerboats Redefine Electric Motorsport

What they're saying

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E1 is shifting the focus of electric motor racing away from environmentalism towards technology, performance and electrified boats that could reshape marine transport.
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