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An ocean of ideas: This is particularly true of automotive engineering when it comes to developing a new model, a new platform or the new direction of the brand, as with the Neue Klasse from BMW. The goal? To think outside the box, but with a firm trajectory in mind. For example, the BMW i7 (➜ Read more: The BMW i7 – a new perspective ) recently reinterpreted the notion of luxury: sustainably innovative.

But what if you could transfer this luxurious, yet emission-free form of transport from the road to a new element – let’s say, to the water as we mentioned at the beginning? BMW, together with world-leading experts and boat builder TYDE, has dared to do just that with THE ICON. And besides batteries, it has contributed its technical expertise for the construction of a completely new watercraft.

Just as the tides are created by the interaction of the earth and the moon, the interplay of two factors was crucial in this shared vision: a focus on innovation and the joy of sustainable mobility.

Because, as Peter Dengler, head of THE ICON project, points out, this can be made possible in all segments. “Mobility on water is nearly ten times more energy-intensive than mobility on land. In the meantime, however, professional sailing has come up with solutions for substantially saving energy, paving the way for climate-friendly solutions. The decarbonization of mobility is already taking place in some areas. In other areas, however, there has not yet been innovation, so decarbonization has not even begun. There is currently no equivalent of luxury electric vehicles like the BMW i7 M70 offered on the water.”

He saw an extraordinary fascination in that visionary triad of sustainability, luxury and conscious pleasure: “Our team was particularly driven by the idea of creating the magical combination of innovation, digitalization and the relationship between people and technology, but most importantly, an incomparable zero-emission experience for the water.” What does the new mobility on the water look like? “The same characteristics found in BMW luxury vehicles like the BMW i7 M70 will be key in this element too: maximum sustainability combined with design, innovation and a unique driving experience.”

from sailing

The team broke free from the shackles of established development and design conventions right from the start. They deliberately set out not to design a boat, but rather create their own experience on the water. BMW has had trailblazing experience and long-standing involvement in sailing sports such as the premier class America’s Cup, the Formula 1 equivalent of boat racing.

A team of engineers built the first bridge between nautical technology and the most advanced electric mobility. Leading experts from all over the world were brought on board for this – including Guillaume Verdier, the world’s leading designer of the fastest and most efficient sailboats and responsible for the hull and hydrofoil of the last winning boat in the America’s Cup.

and the technical milestones

TYDE , a new, progressive lifestyle tech company and provider of experiences for luxury mobility at sea, was also at the rudder of this intelligent transfer of technology and expertise in the development of THE ICON. Dr. Christoph Ballin, the longstanding CEO of electric mobility pioneer Torqeedo, was instrumental in making electric mobility on the water fit for everyday use. Tobias Hoffritz is already a long-standing partner of BMW for technology and innovation projects with his company Second Sphere.

Developing the first maritime luxury electric vehicle has been an exciting journey for both: “THE ICON has a wealth of groundbreaking innovations on board that are suitable for anchoring climate-friendly mobility in the high-end segment as well. The yacht is available as a series product, and the technology platform developed means the model range can easily be expanded.”

delivers up to 80-percent energy saving

Foiling, a technology that delivers up to 80-percent energy saving, is a pioneering technical development that supports the sustainability goals of the new watercraft. This means BMW i batteries (➜ Read more: the material cycle of a battery cell ) can be used as a power source. How does that work? Foils consist of a stabilizing fin and two wings. They act like underwater wings that allow the watercraft to literally hover over the water – enabling THE ICON to be electrified by the power of BMW batteries alone.

The upper-side curvature creates a negative pressure, generating buoyancy. Water resistance on the hull is no longer a factor. The craft is lifted out of the water, reducing the resistance to a minimum – the watercraft literally hovers over the water. Two propellers on the rear foil provide propulsion for THE ICON. It takes between 10 and 12 seconds from startup to hovering. Flying about one meter above the water, feeling no wave impact at all feels exactly the same as comfortably gliding in the rear of the BMW i7 (➜ Read more: Theater screen in the BMW i7 ) on the road.

between people and technology

Dengler and Hoffritz found the interface was much more advanced in cars than on yachts. As a result, all maritime controls and navigation displays were bundled into a single control interface. “The intuitive, integrated user interface, based on the BMW ID8 operating system and a touch-sensitive display, delivers an automotive standard in boating,” explains Dengler. This ensures that operation is intuitive and integrative and can also be controlled interactively via voice commands.

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For all the senses.

Because the interpretation of modern luxury embraces all the senses, the technical innovations in the development and design of this new mobility concept, both below and above water, go hand in hand with a design that impressively combines esthetics and function. Designworks (➜ Read more: 50 years of Designworks ), the BMW innovation studio, has already served as a creative partner on land in the design of the BMW i3 and BMW i8 and in the air with the electric wingsuit (➜ Read more: The making of the wingsuit with e-motor ).

Water was yet another element to provide an exciting challenge for the Designworks team led by Tom Allemeier and Tommy Forsgren. The BMW Group subsidiary has earned a reputation over 50 years for designing mobility concepts for tomorrow – from road to rail and water to air.

When designing THE ICON, the design team was not looking to design a boat, but a new experience on the water. “We have developed a new design approach for a watercraft that is not exposed to waves but flies over the water with the help of foils,” said Tom Allemeier, Director of Design at Designworks. “So instead of the conventional side of the ship, a ceiling-high panorama window forms the outer facade. The result for passengers inside is a whole new experience with an unobstructed view – a luxurious ‘Infinite Space View’. This makes the view across the deck seem endless, merging with the water and the horizon,” says Allemeier.  The architecture is supported by what is known as a center spline, an iconic strut that extends centrally from the stern over the roof to the bow. With so much technological innovation, the design process was also unorthodox.

There was a lot of digital technology involved. We were able to use VR glasses to experience the space and see how the perspectives worked before the built model was ready.

Lead Designer on the Munich-based Designworks team

The expressive design language on the exterior is also reflected in the interior. The materials used evoke the feel of an elegant salon, the design language of a modern luxury lounge. Each passenger takes a seat in their own swiveling chair, including their own infotainment interface. A high-end DOLBY ATMOS audio system is on board. The interior space is promoted into a living space.

for the future

Where else can this technology transfer lead? Dengler and Ballin are upbeat about the development of future maritime mobility: “Solutions developed as part of THE ICON project will be used for various vehicles and applications to follow in the wake of THE ICON: from advanced private luxury to premium commercial and public mobility. THE ICON and its successors will inspire zero-emission luxury mobility at sea and open a new segment for sustainable luxury yachts.”

Author: Markus Löblein; Art: Verena Aichinger, Lucas Lemuth, Ha My Le Thi; Photos & Video: BMW

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BMW ‘The Icon’ is the world’s first all-glass flying yacht

• BMW has teamed up with Tyde to build an electric boat called ‘The Icon’ – the world’s first all-glass flying yacht
• It features two 100kW electric motors powered by six BMW i3 batteries
• The emissions-free Icon can cover 50 nautical miles, using a hydrofoil-style set up to glide smoothly at up to 30 knots

Published on Dec 22, 2023 at 7:08PM (UTC+4)

• by Adam Gray

Last updated on Dec 28, 2023 at 4:01PM (UTC+4)

It’s probably not the news you were expecting to hear, but BMW has launched the world’s first all-glass flying yacht.

Built in collaboration with yacht manufacturer, Tyde , it’s a hydrofoil boat that looks like a supercar flying above the water.

Interesting fact: it’s called ‘The Icon’ as it’s actually powered by the same batteries you’d find under the hood of a BMW i3 – six of them to be precise.

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The Icon is a hydrofoil, which means it can lift itself from the water as its speed increases.

Apparently ‘foiling’ – where the hull is above the surface, not below like conventional boats – reduces the energy required by up to 80 per cent.

It’s powered by two 134-hp (100-kW) electric motors that, when combined with the six batteries, provide a total capacity of 240kWh, giving it a top speed of 30 knots – equivalent to around 55 km/h on land.

In terms of range, The Icon can cover 50 nautical miles (100 kilometers / 62 miles) on a charge.

Okay, they may not be record-breaking stats, but then again this boat isn’t designed for speed and power – it’s designed as a work of art and a toy for the mega rich.

Design-wise, the inspiration came from Japanese origami.

It has a pointy ‘nose’ and a larger section at the back.

Speaking of which, the stern is characterized by two key features: a vertical structure that looks like a car spoiler, and a sizable aft deck.

Each section of the exterior is adorned with LED lights to make it shine at night, and the result is outstanding.

The interior is gorgeous, just like the cabin of a supercar or a luxury sedan.

It follows the same color theme as the exterior, with ocean blue upholstery and gold-tone accents.

In the cabin, you’ll find six 360-degree rotating armchairs with individual tablets within arm’s reach, as well as plush sofas and soft suede carpeting.

In the middle of the deck, the command station has iDrive-style controls and voice control.

What’s more, you also get a 32-inch ‘infotainment’ touchscreen display with 6k resolution.

But the best part about it is the noise aka the ‘on-board soundscape’.

A while ago, BMW partnered up with Oscar-winning score composer Hans Zimmer to create custom soundtracks for its cars.

The partnership extends to other BMW’s vehicles as well, including this boat.

As you sail along, the boat produces notes composed by Hans Zimmer himself.

Now that does sound good.

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Once again penned by the folks at BMW’s Designworks studio, Open is equipped with hydrofoils adapted from racing yachts that significantly reduce energy consumption. Indeed, the setup saves almost 80 percent of energy, according to the design team. Essentially, the foils allow the vessel to glide over the water with minimal drag, wake, and emissions.

As you might expect, the yacht features radical innovations developed by BMW for the automotive sector. The marque is again contributing components and expertise from the field of electromobility. The designers didn’t give any figures regarding Open’s speed or range, but Icon has a top speed of 30 knots, a cruising speed of 24 knots, and a range of more than 50 nautical miles on a single charge.

 “Our aim is to use pioneering design and intelligent technology transfer from the automotive sector to provide additional impetus for the BMW-typical joy of sustainable mobility,” adds Stefan Ponikva, vice president of brand communication and brand experience for BMW. 

As its moniker implies, Open features a breezy open cockpit that connects guests with the sea. It offers “all the amenities of a luxury day yacht,” according to the team. The futuristic exterior is balanced by a classic interior. Light streams in from both the top and sides, ensuring the salon is bright and airy. If you’re wondering what it’s like to ride on a high-speed foiling yacht, you can read about it  here .

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This year’s Cannes Film Festival saw a unique debut quite a ways away from the silver screen and out on the docks of Southern France. During the event, BMW Group Designworks and boat builder Tyde unveiled a new all-electric boat concept called The Icon. This electric hydrofoil is powered by BMW battery packs and represents a collaboration for the future of sustainability in the marine segment. Did we mention two-time Oscar winner Han Zimmer is involved too?

Designworks is a global creative design studio based in Southern California that has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BMW Group since the mid-1990s. With additional offices now in Munich and Singapore, the studio has contributed its talents to several notable BMW models and has been deeply involved in the development of the automaker’s all-electric i brand .

In addition to traditional material and model design, Designworks specializes in consulting and dreaming up future forms of mobility . Combined with its deep roots in a growing EV brand, it’s no wonder the team at BMW decided to collaborate with electric boat builder Tyde.

Tyde is a German yacht builder with a specific focus on delivering marine mobility that is not only zero emissions but also provides ultimate luxury and eye-catching design. This is ethos preached by BMW Group, so it’s of little surprise the two companies teamed up to develop the Icon electric boat. Check it out.

BMW uses its tech to help power unique electric boat

According to BMW, The Icon is an electric boat that emerged from an “in-depth sharing of knowledge” between BMW, Tyde, and Designworks. Measuring 43.14 feet in length with a top speed of 30 knots (34.5 mph), the hydrofoil hull design of the electric boat reduces the energy needed to cruise by up to 80%, compared with a conventional hull that drags a larger wake.

The foils also create a smoother ride for passengers as the vessel appears to float above the water. It may seem like magic, but there’s plenty going on below the surface to propel BMW’s new electric boat. The Icon is powered by two 100 kW electric motors that feed from 240 kWh of energy onboard, dispersed between six BMW i battery packs.

At its operating speed of 24 knots (27.6 mph), The Icon makes virtually no noise, thanks to its electric motors and the boat’s foils. Even with the optimization of cruising efficiency and all-electric power, BMW’s electric concept can currently only travel about 50 nautical miles (62 mi) at sea.

While it may not be the right vessel for long voyages, BMW, Designworks, and Tyde have created a unique electric boat that provides 360-degree views and an immersive audio experience. If you’re going to name your electric hydrofoil, The Icon, it better be iconic. To do so, BMW tapped longtime collaborator and no stranger to Cannes – composer Hans Zimmer.

The Hollywood legend’s drive system sound note and intentional function tones can be experienced through a Dolby Atmos sound system installed in the cabin of The Icon, combining pleasant, intuitive, and functional sounds with “a modern driving soundtrack.” BMW described some other features on the electric boat:

The angled glass doors of the watercraft open to a lounge area with artistically designed furniture on a luxurious carpet that creates a kaleidoscope effect. Constructed from sections of metal, the hull of the watercraft reflects sunlight onto the floor like waves on the sea. The user-focused experience centers around the 360° rotating seats. The essential features, including an easy-to-reach tablet-based infotainment system, are arranged within reach. With a simple twist, the seats can be re-positioned to encourage social interaction, making The Icon a perfect meeting hub that feels at home in any port or harbor.

The electric boat is currently on display at Cannes, and BMW explained that it is not merely a design concept but a production-ready vessel adaptable for both private and commercial use. BMW Group points out that the boat’s platform offers modular adaptability to individual design wishes and needs.

As if it wasn’t unique looking enough. There’s no shortage of affluence in the South of France, especially around Cannes each year, so perhaps BMW and Tyde can find a couple of buyers, and we will see more Icons at sea.

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Meet The Icon Foiling Yacht

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The Icon is BMW and Tyde GmbH’s first foray into the world of electric hydrofoil yachts. The Icon flies above the brine on three hydrofoils. These lift-generating appendages work in concert with the vessel’s twin rudders to balance gravity and centrifugal force while executing turns to yield what Tyde terms “coordinated curve control.”

Christoph Ballin, Tyde’s co-founder and managing director, says the toughest challenge his company faced when creating The Icon involved assembling the right team. While BMW initiated the project’s development and build, and is responsible for the yacht’s luxe interior and exterior design, Tyde’s crux involved bringing cutting-edge marine expertise—including forward-leaning companies and individuals with deep experience with hydrofoils and flight-control systems—to the design table. The magnet? “The concept was convincing,” Ballin says.

Flight control is handled by a centralized foil-control system that Tyde developed with Oceanflight Technologies. The system’s algorithm crunches incoming data from the vessel’s sensors 100 times per second, and it leverages custom-built actuators to articulate the vessel’s hydrofoils.

The Icon is powered by dual Torqeedo Deep Blue electric motors that each spin a dedicated contra-rotating propeller. Hull and hydrofoil design was tackled by America’s Cup-winning naval architect Guillaume Verdier; as such, The Icon’s hull contributes to smooth takeoffs and landings. The Icon achieves a (ballpark) 50-nautical-mile range at its 24-knot cruising speed. Top speed is 30 knots. 

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BMW just revealed an electric hydrofoil boat at the Cannes Film Festival

It can go about 62 miles and travel at speeds up to 30 knots.

Were you expecting to see an electric BMW hydrofoil boat today? Neither were we, but here it is. Named “The Icon,” this boat is a collaboration between BMW and boat maker TYDE, and it was just revealed at the Cannes Film Festival.

Electric boats may not have caught on in the way electric cars have, but this concept boat was built in an effort to change minds. Calling it a concept may not be giving it enough credit, too, as BMW is calling it a “production-ready vehicle” for both private and commercial use.

As for what’s making it go, BMW says it supplied six battery packs for energy , totaling 240 kWh. This energy is put to use via two 134-horsepower electric motors that BMW says will allow the boat to hit a maximum speed of 30 knots — that’s about 34.5 mph. Range is impressive, as BMW says The Icon can travel approximately 62 miles on a full charge.

Contributing to this range figure is the fact that the boat is a hydrofoil design, which BMW says reduces the energy required to clip through the water by up to 80% versus a conventional boat design. You’ll notice in the photos that the boat is riding on wing-like structures below the water level, which lifts the hull above the surface. A byproduct of this is a more comfortable ride, but since The Icon is electric, it also produces minimal noise and doesn’t suffer from powertrain-related vibrations.

The only noise you’ll hear is a soundtrack composed by none other than Hans Zimmer , the famous composer who has created the soundtracks of many new BMW electric cars . An onboard Dolby Atmos sound system ensures that the sound experience on the boat is fitting with BMW's luxury cred.

Another BMW touch with this vessel is at its command center. The 32-inch touchscreen runs BMW iDrive 8 , and the controls are meant to mimic those you might find in a BMW car. You can even give it voice commands as you can in iDrive 8. LED lights at the bow, stern and charging ports remind us of the ambient lighting inside BMWs, but the seats are all their own, as they rotate 360 degrees and form a living room of sorts inside the vessel. The boat is 43.14 feet in total length and measures 14.7 feet wide at its widest rear section, so there’s plenty of space for a small party onboard.

BMW doesn’t say it will collaborate on building electric boats down the road, but it sure is neat to see the roundel and BMW technology hit the water in electric form.

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German automotive giant BMW continues its foray into electric watercraft by unveiling a new foiling day yacht that glides over the water and sets new standards for emission-free luxury watercraft design.

Christened The Open, this new luxury electric boat represents the second collaboration between BMW and German boatbuilder Tyde, following The Icon, which debuted at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May this year.

The aim of the two companies for the new design was to create a larger, even more luxurious electric foiling yacht tailored to cater to the needs of private users who are interested in sustainable luxury watercraft. Actually, the design team claims The Open is the largest luxury foiling motor yacht for private owners.

“With The Icon, we have shown how elegant and luxurious sustainable mobility on the water can be,”  comments Christoph Ballin, co-founder and managing director of Tyde.  “The continuation of the cooperation with BMW is now fuelling the launch into another segment. The new model brings future-orientated mobility to the day yacht segment.”

Just like The Icon, the new Open foiling watercraft was developed in collaboration with the expert team at BMW’s industrial design studio spin-off Designworks and borrows state-of-the-art components and technology from the field of electromobility.

The renderings unveiled by the two companies showcase an open-walkaround day boat that measures 49 feet (15 meters) in length and has a maximum beam of 14.7 feet (4.5 meters). It is equipped with hydrofoils adapted from racing yachts, which significantly reduces energy consumption.

According to the designers, the foils allow the motor yacht to glide over the surface of the water with minimal drag, wake, and emissions, all the while saving almost 80 percent of energy.

In terms of power, the vessel will be equipped with a zero-emissions drivetrain similar to that fitted on The Icon. As such, we expect the foiling boat to boast a 400kWh bank of BMW i3 batteries and twin 100kW Torqeedo Deep Blue electric motors, which will allow it to start gliding above the water at around 17-18 knots. Lift will be generated by a T-foil at the bow and a twin-strut horizontal foil aft with forward-facing counter-rotating props.

The Open will be able to reach a maximum speed of 30 knots and will offer 50 nautical miles of range while cruising at 25 knots.

In terms of amenities, The Open incorporates everything one expects a luxury day boat to offer. There is a two-seat helm station protected by an angular wraparound windshield and a large hardtop covered in photovoltaic panels. A small seating area can be found forward and presents a vantage point for spectacular views. The aft area of the open deck includes a dining space with sofas and a table, a sunpad, and a bathing platform.

As for the interior space of the new foiling day boat, there is accommodation for two people in a prismatic cabin with a spacious sleeping area, a small workspace, a large TV screen, and a fully equipped bathroom. Modern and luxurious, the cabin is flooded by natural light, which enhances the sense of space.

Tyde will handle everything related to the production and marketing of the Open  electric foiling yacht . The startup has now started taking orders for the innovative watercraft, with the first deliveries expected to commence in autumn 2024

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By: Ethan Brehm Published: May 18, 2023

Last month, when BMW and boat manufacturer TYDE announced they were teaming up on an innovative emission-free watercraft with a “future-focused” aesthetic, we could only imagine what that could possibly entail. We knew it would be conceived by BMW Group’s design studio, Designworks, who’s been responsible for some of the marque’s most iconic vehicles and vehicle components since the ‘80s. And yet, as the ICON gets officially revealed this week at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, few had any idea it would look as good as this.

Stretching 13.15m in length (~43ft), the ICON isn’t the first boat made with the help of BMW’s Designworks but it’s the first that doesn’t exactly look like a traditional seafaring vessel. Originally thought to be a mere design concept, the example that debuted in France turned out to be production-ready. While electric boats have a hard time keeping up with the range and speeds of combustion engine counterparts, the ICON aims to be the solution. Billed as the “first battery-powered marine craft of its kind,” the boat can hit a top speed of 30 knots with a max range of 50 nautical miles (~57.5mi) all thanks to its hydrofoil technology backed by a pair of electric motors that convert six batteries taken from the BMW i3 into 100kW of energy. By requiring 80% less energy, hydrofoils allow a boat to cut through water more efficiently with less resistance and fewer waves.

Looking like an architectural marvel on the outside, the interior is just as spectacular, with spacious lounge areas, large glass windows, and six chairs that rotate 360 degrees. Each of the rotating chairs has its own tablet-based infotainment system. The command station features a 32-inch 6k touchscreen, voice control, and iDrive-style controls similar to the ones found in your BMW. And it’s all backed by an onboard soundscape composed by Hans Zimmer.

No information has been given yet on pricing or availability, but you can head over to BMW’s press site to learn more.

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BMW Is Building The World’s Largest Hydrofoiling Yacht

In a groundbreaking collaboration between boat builder Tyde and BMW Designworks, the duo has unveiled the latest addition to the world of luxury yachts — the Open, touted as the largest hydrofoil luxury yacht for private individuals. Unveiled at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, this electric day yacht promises a revolutionary experience on the open seas.

The Open boasts impressive dimensions, with a hull length of 48 feet, a 7.76-foot beam, and an elevation of 11.5 feet above the waterline. This makes it notably larger than its counterparts, such as Candela’s C-8 and the SpiritBARTech35EF. The key highlight of this hydrofoiling marvel is its active hydrofoils, propelling it above the waves at a take-off speed, thanks to its two 100-kW motors. Cruising at a relatively quiet 25 knots and reaching a top speed of 30 knots, the Open promises an exhilarating yet eco-friendly voyage with zero emissions and minimal wake disruption.

The yacht houses a robust 400-kWh battery pack, offering a cruising range of up to 50 nautical miles at its optimum speed. The solar-paneled roof extends its range potential, embracing sustainability with each nautical mile. Drawing inspiration from BMW’s electric car technology, the yacht is expected to share a similar battery architecture, ensuring reliability and efficiency.

The interior of the Open is a testament to luxury and innovation. A two-seat helm incorporates cutting-edge technology, featuring a large touch display, voice-activated controls, AI-based collision avoidance, and infotainment. The single cabin is equipped with a big-screen TV, a work desk, and a spacious sleeping area for two, complemented by a fully equipped bathroom. While details about the meal prep area are pending, the yacht ensures a comfortable journey with 110 liters of fresh water on board.

According to Christoph Ballin, MD, and co-founder of Tyde, “With the Icon, we have shown how elegant and luxurious sustainable mobility on the water can be. The new model brings future-oriented mobility to the day yacht segment.”

The online configurator is now available for individuals who are itching to go out on this historic nautical journey, and production is expected to start this month, with the first deliveries planned for the fall of 2024. Heralding a new era in maritime discovery, The Open signifies a significant advancement in sustainable luxury yachting.

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BMW Collaborates With Tyde On Stunning 44 Ft Electric Boat

THE ICON, a revolutionary electric hydrofoil boat by BMW and Tyde was debuted at Cannes, redefining luxury and sustainable mobility on water.

In a unique fusion of nautical design and automotive innovation, the 76th Cannes Film Festival marked the debut of a groundbreaking project between the renowned automobile manufacturer BMW and the boat manufacturer TYDE. Known as THE ICON, this first-of-its-kind battery-powered marine craft stands as a testament to sustainable mobility on water, bringing a new vision of luxury that is intertwined with ecological responsibility.

Positioned as a trailblazer in the realm of electric watercraft, THE ICON spans 44 feet in length and boasts a top speed of 30 knots. Conceptualized by BMW, it heralds a new breed of battery-electric boats, the product of shared knowledge between experts across various mobility sectors, with BMW leading the charge.

Designworks, a BMW Group subsidiary and innovation hub, took the creative reins in shaping THE ICON’s unique aesthetic. Boasting studios across Los Angeles, Munich, and Shanghai, Designworks successfully collaborated with boat maker TYDE to turn their vision into reality. Complementing its pioneering design, THE ICON sources its energy from high-voltage batteries provided by BMW i, offering a locally emission-free travel experience.

The luxury-focused, battery-electric boat goes beyond simply offering a new mode of transportation. It offers passengers an immersive, novel experience of mobility, where comfort and environmental sustainability harmoniously blend within an exclusive onboard ambiance. This innovative approach underlines BMW’s commitment to sustainable mobility that extends beyond roads and onto water.

THE ICON revolutionizes the standards of marine electric mobility. Previously, this domain was limited to slower, smaller vessels with less range. The faster, long-range boats were predominantly combustion-engine models. However, THE ICON seeks to disrupt this status quo, redefining the dimensions, top speed, and range of electrically powered watercraft.

This feat is achieved through a unique innovation adopted from yacht racing: hydrofoils. These structures reduce the energy requirement by up to 80% compared to a conventional hull. The hydrofoil technology allows the vessel to ride on wing structures below the water level while the hull hovers above the water surface, resulting in higher speeds and elevated traveling comfort.

A pair of 100 kW electric motors, powered by six batteries from the BMW i3 , transform the 240 kWh of energy into a range of more than 50 nautical miles (approximately 100 km). This enables THE ICON to cruise at an operating speed of 24 knots, maxing out at 30 knots (55 km/h). Thanks to its innovative drive system and hydrofoil technology, THE ICON glides silently without generating waves, ensuring a serene and environmentally friendly journey.

Accentuating the travel experience further, the craft comes equipped with a Dolby Atmos system, delivering top-tier audio quality. The unique sound concept, inclusive of pleasant, intuitive function tones, and the drive system note, were developed in collaboration with acclaimed film composer Hans Zimmer. This iconic acoustic collaboration offers a transformative listening experience, echoing the ethos of sustainable water travel.

From a design perspective, THE ICON is a marvel. The design team translated the vessel’s distinctive concept into a captivating visual experience. The body of the watercraft, composed of a flat hull and a central support element for the transparent architecture, is defined by a technical precision design language. The basic outline allows a width of 15 feet in the rear section, opening up a spacious entrance into the luxurious lounge. Large glass surfaces replace the conventional side sections of a watercraft, providing passengers with an extraordinary view as they glide over the water.

Serving as an innovative social meeting place, THE ICON’s lounge area welcomes guests with angled glass doors. Inside, the artistically designed furniture, set upon a luxurious carpet, reflects sunlight onto the floor, reminiscent of sea waves. The 360° rotating seats are at the core of the user-focused experience, enabling easy re-positioning to facilitate social interaction.

The digital command station, situated centrally on deck, features an array of nautical instruments in authentic BMW design. This includes a 32-inch touchscreen display with 6k resolution, which interfaces with the BMW iDrive control/operation system, providing information visualization and digital interaction capabilities. Voice commands can call up critical functions such as range information and weather reports.

THE ICON, making its first appearance in Cannes, is more than a design study or a concept; it’s a production-ready example of pioneering technology. This electric boat can adapt to individual wishes and needs in terms of the emotional experience and interior design. It appeals to modern, urban lifestyles and offers a sustainable marine transport solution for luxury-conscious private customers and the commercial sector. Its mission? To inspire a new wave of emission-free luxury mobility on water.

THE ICON stands out with its powerful drive system that neither makes noise nor emissions. Thanks to the hydrofoil technology, it can reach high speeds without generating waves. Ultimately, THE ICON leaves only pleasure and joy behind in each journey, heralding a new era of sustainable travel on water. With its commercial availability slated for 2024, this production model will likely serve as a beacon for electric boating in the years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Boats

Electric boats operate through a propulsion system that uses electric energy stored in batteries, much like electric cars. The energy stored in the batteries powers electric motors, which in turn propel the boat. This method of propulsion is highly efficient and silent, contributing to a serene boating experience. Innovations like hydrofoiling can also enhance the performance of electric boats, greatly reducing energy consumption by reducing drag and water resistance.

Yes, electric boats are generally considered environmentally friendly. They run on battery power, producing no direct emissions or noise pollution, making them a clean alternative to traditional combustion engine boats. Furthermore, when the electricity used to charge the boat’s batteries is sourced from renewable energy, the environmental impact is even lower. Electric boats like BMW and Tyde’s THE ICON not only promote sustainability on water but also take luxury boating to a new level.

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BMW & TYDE Announce THE OPEN, a new Electric-Powered Hydrofoil Luxury Yacht

BMW and TYDE have presented a new electric-powered hydrofoil luxury yacht aimed at private individuals. At 15 metres in length, THE OPEN is the largest electric motor yacht using hydrofoils.

While TYDE is responsible for the concept, development, production and marketing of the project, BMW is contributing components and expertise from the field of electromobility.

The design comes from the creative studio of the BMW Group subsidiary Designworks.

Orders and production will start in December 2023, with first delivery in autumn 2024.

TYDE has already launched THE ICON, a battery-powered maritime vehicle with a charging time of five and a half hours, in collaboration with BMW and Designworks.

Stefan Ponikva, Vice President Brand Communication and Brand Experience BMW, says: "Our aim is to use pioneering design and intelligent technology transfer from the automotive sector to provide additional impetus for the BMW-typical joy of sustainable mobility."  Christoph Ballin, co-founder and Managing Director of TYDE, adds: "With THE ICON, we have shown how elegant and luxurious sustainable mobility on the water can be. The continuation of the cooperation with BMW is now fuelling the launch into another segment. The new model brings future-orientated mobility to the day yacht segment." 

Founded in 2021, TYDE is based on the shores of Lake Starnberg near Munich.

BMW Shoved Six i3 Batteries Into A Hydrofoil Yacht And Called It ‘THE ICON’

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For the past 46 years, BMW’s flagship has always been the 7-Series . Sure, various 8-Series coupes have come and gone, but the big sedan was always the move for big business people on the big go. However, there is a new flagship, and it’s a rather literal one. Say hello to THE ICON, an ultra-luxurious yacht built in collaboration with boat maker Tyde and powered solely by electricity.

Deep within the hull sit six i3 battery packs. Yes, that i3 . Connected to a pair of 100 kW motors, the batteries make for a cruising range of 50 nautical miles, or about 62 non-nautical miles, at an operating speed of 24 knots. Top speed is a rather impressive 30 knots (55 km/h), not bad for a combustion-powered craft of this size, let alone an EV. Best of all, it’s not like total battery pack capacity is off the scale. With 240 kWh of energy on-board with a full charge, this thing’s battery pack isn’t worlds larger than the one in a GMC Hummer EV. A green yacht, who’d have thought?

So how does something this big using these battery packs move with this range and pace? The answer is hydrofoils. Instead of pushing its hull through the water, the ICON glides on submersed wings for improved speed and efficiency. Just like how drag is the big enemy of electric cars, drag is also the enemy for electric boats. After all, air and water are both fluids. This is similar in concept to what boatmaker Candela is doing .

The hydrofoil design also leads to great space aboard. BMW was able to keep the hull essentially flat, and offer a cabin width of 4.5 meters at the rear of the vessel. Speaking of size, THE ICON clocks in at just over 43 feet from stem to stern. It’s not exactly a superyacht, but it’s not a dinghy either.

Step inside, and you may notice that this ship features a variant of iDrive. A 32-inch 6K touchscreen display running a version of BMW’s Operating System 8 offers a familiar layout for owners of current BMWs, while the metallic control console certainly looks slick. While we’re on the subject of glass, the whole cabin is enclosed by massive glass panels, offering a truly expansive view out.

As for the rest of the cabin, it looks like an expensive lounge chock-full of cloth furniture, richly-textured carpet, and plenty of metal accents. THE ICON would make for a great Monaco gin palace, especially with the mirrored tables. Plus, it gets a thumping Dolby Atmos sound system, complete with propulsion noises by Hans Zimmer.

It’s also worth noting that THE ICON is truly gorgeous, a prismatic masterpiece with an excellent mixture of swooping and straight lines, blunt surfaces, and thoughtful materials. While the low-poly design trend hasn’t done BMW’s car range many favors, it really works in this more architectural context.

Best of all, BMW says that THE ICON isn’t just a concept. Sure, this one currently serves as a functional showpiece for the Cannes Film Festival, but this is a production-ready watercraft. I bet BMW would have an easy time selling this sort of vehicle. Between brand prestige, hydrofoil tech, and the novelty of electric propulsion, this is a yacht with a difference. I wonder if we’ll see it in the new BMW film?

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That’s one very nice GREENHOUSE. I can’t imagine how hot it would get on sunny day on the lake.

I know that when I think of boats, carpets and plush cloth seats are definitely at the top of my list.

This is the kind of beat Mercedes would normally cover. She hasn’t been around for a few days. I hope she’s OK.

I noticed that. Her last article was about attending the overland expo and doing some actual overlanding this week. I’m assuming she’s attending to that and will have lots of great stories when she returns

I think she’s currently in Hawaii for the Taco release and Highlander press drive.

Looks about as seaworthy as every other BMW I’ve seen.

Hydrodynamic, yes.

Aerodynamic, no.

But if you can afford something like this, have fun puttering around a mile or so from the marina.

On todays episode of BMW would literally do anything other than designing good looking cars….. I can’t imagine how much of a nightmare charging it will be and 50 miles is kind of laughable.

It has no head or galley, do you really want to spend more than 50 miles at a time on it away from a marina?

What a gorgeous colossal potential failure. I didnt see price but i am guess this is a quarter million dollar pontoon boat. Hey 3 I3 batteries are what $120,000? No beds, no cabin just an enclosed gorgeous covered sitting space but no tanning area. And sure when moving it raises the water line but you stop to let the kids swim? Well doggies you are just one fat kid doing a cannonball of flooding the below the water line battery chambers and finding out does sea water on a battery cause fire or an explosion? Either way everyone in the water but on the plus side once it sinks you have enough water to put it out FAILURE!

What’s the warranty on those batteries? – Asking for David Tracy.

I get a laugh out of how something like this is crafted to take you to pretty places with pretty views, yet it still needs a large screen TV. I guess it’s to keep the yute onboard from getting fidgety…

But did they extract them from the donor i3’s with a chainsaw? Everyone should know by now that’s the new industry standard process for removing EV batteries.

Hey a BMW without turn signals

eliminate redundancy > increase range!

Not so much yacht as world’s most expensive pontoon party boat.

And if they shift the batteries to one side, BMW can call it The Poseidon.

A.) needs more M-stripes nautical flags B.) Finally, My BMW can leave me stranded on both land and sea!

a prismatic masterpiece with an excellent mixture of swooping and straight lines

In profile, it resembles a hacksaw.

I’m expecting to see one of these tied up to a dock, with Mr Incredible & ElastiGirl slinking out the back while adjusting their outfits…

Erm, excuse me posh boat owning person, can you tell me where the bathroom is?

Anywhere you like – just walk to the edge of the deck

I am sorry i doubt that any of our betters would be caught pooping off the side of a boat. But oh the paparazzi would love it.

George Brett would, he’s relatively well-off

Except that there is no deck.

Couple things to keep in mind; energy storage in batteries is HEAVY compared to gasoline, and boats don’t have brakes; the water itself is a giant brake at al times. Cut throttle and boat stops almost immediately; this is why any electric boat that wants to have even mediocre performance is going to have hydrofoils; get the hull out of the water like you can with a lightweight gas boat, and suddenly it gets a lot more efficient (see: planing hulls). Thing is tho, hydro foils are a pain in the ass for most people, as it requires seriously deep water, and can easily be damaged.

As for this ‘boat’, it’s fucking stupid. No seriously. Imagine being on the water (reflective) on a sunny day, in a glass box (greenhouse). There is a constant yearning to put automotive styled enclosures on boats (glastron scimitar) and people who have no boating experience are always like YAYYYYYy but anyone who’s been around boats is scratching their head and wonder if people enjoy being in a convection oven.

Even boats with glass side windows, like an 80s bayliner capri with it’s automotive greenhouse-profiled side windows, is hot as F on a summer day because it blocks all the wind, and that’s with no roof or sun shade to trap all that heat.

So that means this thing must have air conditioning, which…. if you’ve ever tried to build an off grid system or a bus/rv/van with electric powered AC, oh man are you in for a rude awakening on how much power that requires.

TDLR: Boats have existed long before cars. When there’s a ‘stunning new shape’ on a boat that looks different than most boats you’ve ever seen before, it’s for a reason, and the reason is that it’s most likely a stupid idea.

All for more boat content on here tho! No speed limits, bikinis, boats are more fun than cars for the most part.

Also… 30 knots. lmfao. An aluminum boat with a 30hp outboard would be faster than this turd. If you guys need a boat expert to pick apart boat concepts on this site lmk.

I kept waiting for them to mention solar panels on the roof. Six i3 battery packs can’t possibly be enough, and the roof has plenty of space… Why wouldn’t there be anything up there to charge them?

I have a big hatred/slight fear or boats with roofs that aren’t ferry sized. Add a glass enclosure and you are simply making a glass ocean coffin, so in 50 years divers and tourists can see your skeleton picked clean by all the fishes.

Would the boat need A/C though? Its floating in a giant sink of probably cold water. A heat exchanger would probably do the trick.

complete with propulsion noises by Hans Zimmer.

Is this for real???

Oh my, my single firing neuron went directly to the gutter on what I would do on this pontoon.

After paying out royalties, will it pay for itself?

On the bright buy it zero down low payments as possible insurance will pay for the boat when it sinks

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BMW has jumped into the ‘sustainability on water’ market with the release of their new millionaire’s toys named ‘The Icon’.

The luxury carmaker has launched the new yacht as part of their mission to ‘transfer technology and expertise from the road to the water’, in association with tech start-up TYDE.

Peter Dengler, head of THE ICON project, points out, “Mobility on water is nearly ten times more energy-intensive than mobility on land. In the meantime, however, professional sailing has come up with solutions for substantially saving energy, paving the way for climate-friendly solutions. There is currently no equivalent of luxury electric vehicles like the BMW i7 M70 offered on the water.”

The team who designed the yacht deliberately set out to not just build a boat, but to recreate the luxury experience of BMW on water, and by the looks of it, they succeeded.

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Unlike traditional boats, hydrofoil technology lifts the craft above the water’s surface to reduce energy consumption and achieve speeds of up to 30 knots (55km/h).

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In all honesty, I’ve never been a fan of BMW, but the fact that this yacht reminds me of a houseboat on the Breede River has more to do with the fact that I may never be able to afford a machine like this and less to do with the design.

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