Electric Hydrofoil Boats Take Center Stage at Toronto Show
Organisers and exhibitors will highlight electric hydrofoil technology at the Toronto International Boat Show, where Canadian startup ENVGO will present its NV1 25-foot, zero-emission hydrofoiling cruiser for its North American debut. The display, including an underwater view of the foils, signals a broader shift toward electric, foil-assisted craft that matters to foil surfers who want to inspect technology, assess wake impacts, and track production timelines.
The Toronto International Boat Show at the Enercare Centre, running January 17–25, 2026, will feature a concentrated spotlight on electric hydrofoil technology. Organisers and exhibitors say the show will present a wave of foil-assisted, electric craft, and one of the marquee attractions will be ENVGO’s NV1 — a 25-foot, zero-emission hydrofoiling cruiser described as a "flying" boat — making its North American debut.
ENVGO, founded by inventor Mike Peasgood alongside an aerospace engineering team, has positioned the NV1 as a high-efficiency, low-wake alternative to traditional displacement boats. The company raised funding in 2025 to accelerate production, and show organisers plan to put the NV1 on public display with an underwater view of its foils, offering visitors an uncommon chance to examine foil placement and arrangement on a full-sized cruiser.
For the foil-surfing community the show provides practical value on several fronts. Seeing a large electric hydrofoil in person gives a clear sense of foil scale, integration with hull design, and the potential for low-wake operation that affects shared waterways. The underwater display will let you study foil profiles and mounting approaches that may inform both recreational foil practice and expectations for how these craft interact with surfable waves and crowded harbors.
The NV1’s presentation also matters because it reflects an industry trajectory: electric propulsion and foil-assist are moving from concept boats and prototypes into production-focused efforts. With ENVGO’s 2025 funding push aimed at production acceleration, attendees can ask directly about timelines, certifications, and planned availability — information that will help you anticipate when similar craft might arrive on local waters.
Beyond product inspection, the boat show offers opportunities to compare approaches across manufacturers. Expect to see variations in foil geometry, control systems, and hull integration that reveal trade-offs between efficiency, ride stability, and wake generation. Those details will be important for anyone tracking regulations or local bylaws that respond to new low-wake vessels sharing rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.
Plan to make the NV1 a stop on your show itinerary if you want a close look at how electric hydrofoils are evolving. The display promises to bridge the gap between prototype talk and tangible hardware, giving you concrete takeaways about design trends, production momentum, and what to watch for as foil-assisted electric craft become more common on the water.
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