- Over 150 boats were entered into the Gustave Trouvé Awards
- The Sialia 45 is a full-electric cruiser with 43 knots max speed and the largest range in its class
- The entire design and production methodology has been developed with lifecycle in mind
The Sialia 45 electric cruiser has been named the winner of the 2024 Gustave Trouvé Awards for excellence in electric boats and boating, in the ‘Electric Boats Over 8m / 26ft In Production’ category.
“This is an extraordinary recognition for our team. No one else offers what Sialia Yachts does in the 13-35-meter range, and this award confirms we are on the right path,” said Milvio Ricci, Chief Commercial Officer at Sialia Yachts.
Sialia Yachts made a splash in 2022 with the launch of its 57-foot all-electric performance cruiser, Deep Silence. Earlier this year, the Sialia 45 was introduced, and the first two hulls of this new model are currently under construction. This innovative 14-meter cruiser can reach up to 43 knots, thanks to its advanced proprietary propulsion system with twin 300kW electric motors. It also boasts an impressive range.
At a cruising speed of 25 knots, the standard 500kWh battery pack offers a range of 55 nautical miles, or 77 miles with the optional 200kWh endurance battery pack, which becomes 164 nautical miles with the use of the Range Extender (Rex).
This year, more than 150 boats were entered into the Gustave Trouvé Awards, with over 6,000 people from around the world casting their votes. The International Panel, comprising 32 electric boat experts, contributed votes weighted at a ratio of 3:1 in the final tally. The Sialia 45 emerged as the top choice in its category, receiving the highest number of votes from the judges. This recognition underscores the cruiser’s achievement and the respect it commands among industry peers.
The Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating were created to recognize the inventors, designers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and visionaries who are making advances every day to develop clean, quiet, zero emission technologies and designs to reduce reliance on fossil fuel for marine propulsion.
They are named to honour Gustave Trouvé, a prolific French inventor with over 75 patents – among them the world’s first outboard boat motor, which he devised so that he could detach the motor from his prototype electric boat ‘Le Teléphone’ and take it home for further work in his Paris apartment.
ABOUT SIALIA YACHTS
Established in 2017, Sialia Yachts, owned by Silent Straits, is a company focused on sustainability and ocean-friendly innovation aiming to set new standards in yachting, with designs that inspire both enthusiasts and experts.
Sialia Yachts specializes in creating eco-friendly boats, focusing on performance and range. Leading the company is Stanislav Szadkowski, an advocate for green mobility with over 20 years of experience. Szadkowski began his mission to reshape yacht design in 2017 when he teamed up with yacht designer Tomasz Gackoski. Together, they worked to bring their ideas of strong performance and environmental responsibility to life.
With the cutting-edge AMPROS electric management system at its core, Sialia Yachts is paving the way for a new era in yachting, offering clients a luxurious and environmentally conscious experience that places the planet first.
The company has an impressive range of electric boats, including weekenders, cruisers, and day boats. In 2022, Sialia Yachts introduced its first yacht, the Sialia 57 Deep Silence. The company offers the following models: 45, 59, and 80 Explorer.
Sialia Yachts is based in Warsaw, Poland, with a team that includes members in the Netherlands and Italy.
