ABT Sportsline, known for supercharging cars from the Volkswagen Group, is now making waves with a new venture: they’ve built an electric yacht called the M 800-R. This step marks a big change for ABT as they venture from land to sea, embracing the challenge of creating eco-friendly and powerful boats.

The M 800-R is a sleek 26-foot yacht that was created together with Marian Boats, a boat builder from Austria. This yacht isn’t just any boat; it’s electric and designed to be as fast and smooth as the sports cars ABT usually works on. The heart of the M 800-R is its big 122kWh battery that lets it zip through the water at speeds up to 46 knots and travel for up to 50 miles on one charge.

What’s really cool about this yacht is its quiet ride. Unlike regular boats that are loud because of their gas engines, the M 800-R is peaceful and doesn’t pollute the air. ABT also made sure that it can fit right into different marine environments with special driving modes. There’s an ‘ABT Mode’ for when you want to go fast, a ‘Port Mode’ for easy and slow harbor maneuvering, and a ‘Cruise Mode’ for efficient longer trips. Plus, it charges up fast using the same kind of chargers used for electric cars, which is super convenient.
The inside of the M 800-R is just as fancy as a luxury car. It has comfy seats covered in soft Alcantara, a steering wheel designed by ABT, and plenty of room ...