2027 Multipower Buyer’s Guide

A specialist in electric and hybrid catamarans, as well as repowering, Nova Luxe offers the Elight 40, a 40-foot powercat aimed mainly at commercial use. Able to carry 40 passengers, it boasts a large solar array producing 6 kWp. Running on 48 V, the electric propulsion can operate for up to 10 hours at 5 knots on solar power alone. A generator can be added to secure range. Fully open in its dayboat version, the bridgedeck can also be enclosed on the Owner model. In both configurations, the hulls house a fitted galley and berths.