Auckland's first electric ferry launched for testing in the Hauraki Gulf

Wednesday 11 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 11 Jun 2025, 6:56pm

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Auckland Transport's first all-electric ferry has been launched into the Tamaki River for technical testing. The locally made vessel can carry up to 200 passengers, though the installation of pier chargers is currently behind schedule.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 11 Jun 2025, 4:49pm

   Watch: Auckland’s first electric ferry is on the water – but chargers behind schedule, funding for more boats squeezed (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 11 Jun 2025, 6:56pm

   Auckland's new electric ferries set to make waves worldwide (opens in new tab)