Lasai 32KS Electric Weekender Debuts with Twin 50kW Pods, 80nm Range

A compact electric weekender from a solar-electric engineering company in Spain's Basque Country made its world premiere at boot Düsseldorf, pitching efficient, low-noise cruising for coastal and near-offshore runs. The Lasai 32KS pairs two 50 kW pod drives with a 126 kWh battery bank and an integrated 1.3 kWp carbon coachroof solar array, claims a cruising range of about 80 nautical miles at a steady 10 knots and a top speed near 18 knots.

The design concentrates on squeezing every available kilowatt from hull form and propulsion. Builder specs highlight particularly fine hulls, purpose-designed propellers and careful aerodynamics to reduce drag and improve efficiency. At 9.65 m LOA (31'8") with a 2.99 m beam (9'10") and a displacement of roughly 2.7 tonnes, the 32KS is compact for a modern electric cat but aims to deliver the sort of silent running and nimble handling many day-boat sailors prize.

Layout and fit-out keep the weekender brief but social. Forward and aft sun-lounging areas frame a central cockpit seating six, with an optional small galley plus a head and shower for overnight use. The boat is rated for up to 12 people for day use, making it suitable for family outings, charter days or owner-operators who want a roomy deck plan without a large wake or diesel drone.

At the Düsseldorf show the Lasai stand drew steady interest and four pre-orders were taken at the booth, a sign of buyer appetite for compact electric powercats that balance range and performance. The twin pod arrangement should help with tight marina manoeuvres and gives redundancy compared with single-motor installs, while the 126 kWh battery supports repeated day hops or short overnights between shore charging stops.

Solar capacity is modest at 1.3 kWp but the ultra-flush panels on the carbon coachroof will help top up hotel loads and extend range modestly on sunny days, especially when combined with the boat’s low-drag hulls and optimised props. For owners tracking total cost of ownership, electric propulsion offers lower vibration, simpler maintenance and near-instant torque for quick plane-ups.

The Lasai 32KS arrival underscores the steady move toward electrified coastal boats designed around energy efficiency rather than brute power. For weekend sailors and day-charter operators curious about ditching diesel for cleaner, quieter cruising, the 32KS provides a clear, compact option to evaluate as electric systems continue to slim down and perform better at sea.