Montreal electric jet ski manufacturer Taiga now has its enhanced automated production technology on-stream and is putting it to work on the Orca Performance. The company says the precision molded hull has been hydrodynamically optimized, with a low center of gravity to enable both carving performance and efficient cruising across varied conditions.
Eco-Conscious Fun On The Water
It has a fully closed-loop powertrain system that means no pollutants are introduced to the water and no special winterization is required. Auxiliary systems have extremely low parasitic drain, meaning the craft can be left unplugged for up to three years without draining the battery. This makes this electric jet ski truly dedicated to eco-conscious fun on the water.
The big benefit, though, is the quiet operation—up to 30 decibels (dB) quieter than gas watercraft. To give you an idea, many regions allow a maximum level of 85 dB for watercraft, so if the Taiga comes in at 55, that is comparable to somewhere between moderate rainfall (50 Db) and normal conversation (60 Db).
Taiga’s Electric Jet Ski Performance
The Performance is powered by Taiga’s sixth-generation integrated motor-inverter Tractive Unit, delivering up to 120kW of power, 170Nm of torque, and a maximum speed of 9,000 rpm. The sealed lithium-ion battery has been optimized to safely deliver maximum power across its lifetime under high vibrations and saltwater environments and provides enough energy for up to two hours of riding. It can be charged using standard overnight EV charging systems, Level 2 chargers (3.5 hours), or on optional DC Fast Charging which can take the charge to 80 percent in less than 40 minutes.
It also has all the bells and whistles:
- Three user-selectable ride modes: Range, Sport, and Wild
- 7-inch HD display monitor
- Over The Air (OTA) remote system updates
- App with access to the charging setup
“We take great pride in bringing this new innovation to the market and in making it more accessible, especially in an industry where electrification presents significant challenges,” said Sam Bruneau, CEO and co-founder of Taiga. “We will continue pushing technological boundaries that others shy away to deliver the best possible electric products for accelerated electrification.”
The Orca Performance has a starting price of $19,490. taigamotors.com
