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San Francisco to Add Four All-Electric Ferries

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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San Francisco ferry agency will add four battery-powered ferries, becoming the first U.S. high-speed all-electric operator.
The electric overhaul costs about $500 million and includes dockside charging infrastructure.
Agency head Seamus Murphy says rising diesel costs and better batteries will yield long-term savings.
Vessev’s hydrofoil design cuts drag roughly 66%, allowing smaller, lighter battery packs for electric boats.
Candela’s hydrofoil ferries in Stockholm cut energy use 80% versus conventional vessels.

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San Francisco ferry agency will add four battery-powered ferries, becoming the first U.S. high-speed all-electric operator.
The electric overhaul costs about $500 million and includes dockside charging infrastructure.
Agency head Seamus Murphy says rising diesel costs and better batteries will yield long-term savings.
Vessev’s hydrofoil design cuts drag roughly 66%, allowing smaller, lighter battery packs for electric boats.
Candela’s hydrofoil ferries in Stockholm cut energy use 80% versus conventional vessels.