Go:Leif – Electric Boat Charging Project
Sweden and Norway together have over one million fossil-fuel-powered leisure boats whose carbon dioxide emissions are estimated at over 400 000 tons/year – plus environmentally harmful substances. The electric boat charging project Go:Leif, where Kungälv Municipality and Marstrand Harbour are project partners, aims to be part of the green transition through electrification, smart technology and sustainable business models.
Brief about the project
Green transition with charging, electrification & infrastructure for leisure boats — GO:LEIF.
Through the project partners there is strength and willingness to support the transition within electric boat charging and
related services.
Project areas:
- Increase interest and expertise in electric boats and electric boat charging among harbours, municipalities and boating enthusiasts.
- Provide testbeds within charging infrastructure for testing and demos and business collaboration.
- Strengthen technological development and the region’s business sector in the relevant areas.
- Research studies on leisure boat use for knowledge building.
- Business models for charging, impact on the power grid, and possible combination with renewable energy production.
The project in brief
The project started in March 2023 and involves Swedish and Norwegian leisure boat harbors, municipal associations/county councils, business offices, technology experts and researchers. The goal is to create charging points along the coast from Gothenburg to Agder in Norway, as well as a digital platform for consumer information and a charging map. The project also includes workshops, a business network and two Nordic conferences.
Fast charger in Marstrand
Marstrands Harbour has installed a fast charger for electric boats with up to 50 kW/22 kW (DC & AC) as part of Go:Leif. It is located at the southern end of Hedvigsholmskajen on Koön.
Project partners
Agder County Municipality, Arendal municipality, Business Region Gothenburg, Föreningen Lydløs, Fyrbodals municipal association, Grefab, Gothenburg Region, Innovatum Science Park, Kungälv Municipality/Marstrand Harbour, LEVA, Lysekil municipality, RISE, USN University of Southeast Norway.
The project is co-financed by …
Go:Leif - Electric boat charging project
Find us
The pontoon jetty at Varvskajen 6, Marstrand
Start at the hotel, follow the quay edge south to the charging station.
