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Hyke electric passenger ferries for urban waterways
- Published January 2, 2023; updated September 30, 2026; estimated reading time 2 minutes. Status: available; exported worldwide. Industries: Maritime; Battery; Energy.
- Hyke develops electric passenger ferries designed for city and inland waterways. The page describes 50-passenger vessels operating for up to 10 hours per charge depending on route and conditions, using standard CCS charging. Optional integrated solar panels can support onboard power use. The multipurpose platform is intended for passenger and cargo transport, public/private operation, commercial services, tourism and events.
- Autonomy-ready systems support assisted crossings, precision maneuvering and situational awareness, with sensor-supported auto-docking. Hyke presents automation as a gradual transition. Its updated vessel and production design is intended to lower build cost while preserving performance and reliability.
- The article frames water transport as a way to reduce road congestion and pollution and make waterfronts more accessible. It claims a target of half the cost, half the carbon and twice the efficiency; these are company goals/claims. Passengers are promised a quiet, zero-emission ride in an accessible, air-conditioned cabin, including easier boarding for cyclists and people with reduced mobility. Lower staffing needs and more efficient vessel deployment may reduce operator costs.
- The page cites a 2025 UITP statistic that waterborne public transport accounts for under 5% of urban transit globally, and says cities/operators are exploring electric ferries. Hyke said it was moving toward deliveries, including Norwegian newbuilds. SDGs shown: 3, 9 and 11. Embedded video reports unable to play; no transcript exposed.
- Contact: Charles Pembroke-Birss, Vice President of Sales, Charles@hyke.no; phone reveal control collapsed. Company: HYDROLIFT SMART CITY FERRIES AS, Torsnesveien 210, 1634 Gamle Fredrikstad, Norway; hykeelectricferries.com.