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Frauscher Boatworks, a third-generation family shipyard, has partnered with Porsche to develop the Phantom 850 Air, an all-electric powerboat utilizing battery and drivetrain technology from the electric Porsche Macan.9:40 The vessel achieves a top speed of 50 knots and supports DC fast charging at 250 kilowatts, allowing a 10% to 80% charge in approximately 20 minutes.13:31 Stefan Frauscher, CEO of the shipyard, notes that the collaboration aims to bridge the performance gap between traditional combustion-engine powerboats and electric alternatives.0:18 While the company has built electric boats since 1955, the current partnership integrates automotive-grade quality standards and high-speed charging infrastructure, which is currently available in select locations such as Saint-Tropez, Monaco, Cannes, and various Italian lakes.14:23 Although high purchase costs and limited charging infrastructure remain challenges for widespread adoption, the company anticipates price parity with combustion boats within a decade as technology scales.15:54

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