The short answer is yes.
The medium answer is that there’s an initial investment that pays itself off quickly.
So let’s do the long answer and explain.
When you first invest in going electric, such as one of our RePower kits, it is an investment. There are upfront costs, and a significant portion of that is the battery.
BUT…
Once you’ve made the switch to electric and invested that little bit of money, you are no longer paying for petrol. With fuel prices continuing to rise, this means your savings could be substantial. If you’re a regular boater spending hundreds of dollars on fuel and switch to recharging for a few cents or maybe a couple of dollars, you'll save money hand over fist. Even if you’re not a regular boater, you’ll still benefit over time, and since you don’t need to do maintenance to the same level, your engine is always ready to go.
So what happens if you don’t have the upfront money to invest? Great question. We have green loans available so that you can just pay off the cost of your upgraded electric outboard at the same rate you’d be paying for petrol anyway. So with very little fuss and muss, you could become an electric boater and do better by the planet, but also yourself.
If you keep using your electric outboard over time, your boating experience becomes cheaper than your coffee habit. So, consider making the switch now so that you can save long term.
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