Yes. Plenty of power for wakeboarding and tubing with the Mercury® 115 HP outboard. Performance comparable to an 18-foot similarly powered boat. Turbo bar for towing can be added as a tow point engineered for water sports use.
USCG capacity is 4 persons / 850 lbs maximum passenger weight. Standard boating regulations apply — children should wear appropriate PFDs. No specific age restrictions beyond normal boating safety guidelines.
Most buyers pay cash or arrange their own financing through marine lenders or specialty vehicle financing companies.
Discuss with us. Commercial and rental applications may require different configurations, insurance, and regulatory compliance. We have commercial customers and can advise on requirements.
From previous experience. Extremely well. Limited production. High demand. Long wait lists. No direct competition. Previous WaterCar models have even appreciated in value. This is a collectible vehicle with genuine utility — rare combination. Of course this all depends on how it was maintained by the owner.
Absolutely capable. Rod holders available. Fishfinder integration through the Simrad® chartplotter. Stable platform for casting and landing fish. Many owners use theirs for fishing — drive to the best spots that trailered boats can’t easily access.
Practical storage for a day on the water: coolers, gear bags, fishing equipment, water sports gear. Standard layouts prioritize passenger comfort and functionality over maximum cargo volume but other options are available.
Designed for all-day comfort. Marine-grade upholstery. Ergonomic seating positions. The tri-hull design provides a stable, comfortable platform whether cruising, anchored, or at rest. Premium vessel comfort in an amphibious package.
Nearly every component is a name-brand OEM part available worldwide. Mercury® dealers are everywhere. Wilwood®, Eibach®, Victron®, Simrad® — all have global distribution. Unlike obscure amphibious vehicles with proprietary unobtainium parts, the WaterCar EV is designed to be serviceable and repairable anywhere.
Most routine maintenance is owner-accessible if you’re mechanically inclined. Oil changes, inspections, battery monitoring, general upkeep — all straightforward. For the more specialized systems — hydraulics, electrical diagnostics, outboard lower unit work — we recommend a qualified technician but these all can be self serviced also as many of the parts are readily available.
No. Standard outboard maintenance for the Mercury® engine — lower unit service, winterization where applicable. Standard electric vehicle maintenance for the ProDrive™ system — minimal, mostly inspections. We have found any marine or automotive technician can service it using readily available OEM parts. This is inherent to the design, can be serviced locally or anywhere in the world, as we ship vehicles to some of the most remote locations in the world.
Treat it like a boat, so it is built for decades of use with proper maintenance. The all-welded aluminum hull doesn’t rust or rot. LiFePO4 batteries are rated for 3,000+ cycles. Mercury® outboards routinely last 1,500+ hours with proper care. Premium components throughout are designed for longevity. This is heirloom-quality construction.
Standard 110V household outlet — plug in overnight for the 48 volt battery, also included is 12 volt Victron Energy® marine charger. Full charge in 6–8 hours. No special electrical installation required. The chargers can accommodate 110V-250V if specified what is needed. But to be clear no special EV chargers are required, standard residential plug is all that is required.
Yes. Operates like any 19-foot boat at marinas, fuel docks, and slips. Drive to the marina, launch at any ramp, dock normally for fuel or dining, then drive home. No need to retrieve a trailer — just drive out of the water and onto the road.
Open cockpit design similar to a sport boat. The WaterCar EV is a dry boat handling water travel very well.
The WaterCar EV is designed as a recreational vehicle for water access, not a daily commuter. The 25 mph LSV speed limit and 20-mile electric range make it ideal for coastal communities, lake houses, waterfront properties, and resort areas — but not for highway commuting or long-distance daily driving. Most owners use it for what it does best: spontaneous access to the water without the hassle of trailering.
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Your $5,000 deposit reserves a WaterCar EV build slot on a first-deposit, first-delivery basis and is credited toward your purchase.
Your deposit is refundable.
To pay by wire transfer, email info@watercar.com for instructions, which are verified by phone with our Business Manager.
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This Watercar, Inc. Deposit Agreement (the “Deposit Agreement”) governs the placing of a reservation and making a deposit with Watercar, Inc. for a test drive and potential purchase of a Watercar EV Vessel (the “Watercar EV Vessel”). Please read all of these terms and conditions carefully before signing this Deposit Agreement and submitting your deposit. This is a binding agreement between you (the “Buyer”) and Watercar, Inc.
This Deposit Agreement outlines the reservation and deposit terms for a Watercar EV Vessel. Your reservation becomes effective only once you have paid the deposit amount listed below to Watercar, Inc., and the order of delivery will be determined on a first-deposit, first-delivery basis. This Deposit Agreement is subject to the following terms:
Model: Watercar EV*
Deposit Amount: $5,000.00
Deposit Refundable: The Deposit Amount is refundable up until a Purchase Agreement is entered into between Buyer and Watercar, Inc. for the ultimate purchase of a Watercar EV Vessel.
Transferable: This Deposit Agreement can be assigned by you to another purchaser upon the written consent of Watercar, Inc. and is subject to the terms and conditions of this Deposit Agreement.
* The Watercar EV Vessel details and specifications may vary from your Watercar EV Vessel and are subject to change without notice, and will be confirmed prior to start of production.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, Watercar, Inc. and Buyer agree as follows:
1. DEPOSIT. By entering into the Deposit Agreement, Buyer agrees to pay Watercar, Inc. the Deposit Amount set forth above for the placing of a reservation and a test drive of one Watercar EV Vessel. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you represent and warrant to Watercar, Inc. that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are reserving a Watercar EV Vessel on behalf of a company, organization, or entity (the “Entity”), you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that Entity to this Agreement and that such Entity agrees to be bound by this Deposit Agreement.
2. TEST DRIVE. To schedule a test drive of a Watercar EV Vessel, Watercar, Inc. requires any Buyer or perspective buyer to make a deposit payment pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and execute a separate agreement entitled Boat Test Drive Liability Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. This policy is in place to confirm the commitment of prospective buyers and to cover any potential damage during the test drive, as such deposit may be subject to forfeiture if such damages are caused by the Buyer’s conduct or negligence during the test drive.
3. DELIVERY NUMBER. Upon receipt of a signed Deposit Agreement and payment of the Deposit Amount, Watercar, Inc. will assign buyer a delivery number (the “Delivery Number”). Delivery Numbers are assigned on a first-deposit, first-produced basis and are subject to prior commitment and availability as determined by Watercar, Inc. at its sole discretion. There is no guarantee as to a delivery date based on your Delivery Number, and delivery timing is subject to Watercar, Inc.’s manufacturing schedule, delivery and service operations, and ultimate execution of a Purchase Agreement.
4. DEPOSIT SHALL BE APPLIED TO PURCHASE. The $5,000 deposit made by Buyer to Watercar, Inc. and transmitted to Watercar, Inc. upon execution of this Deposit Agreement shall be deducted from the Purchase Price provided Buyer completes the purchase of the reserved Watercar EV Vessel.
5. TERMINATION
5.1 Buyer may cancel this Deposit Agreement by providing written notice to Watercar, Inc. any time prior to execution of a Purchase Agreement. In the event that the Buyer timely cancels the Deposit Agreement, Watercar, Inc. will return the deposit to the Buyer, minus any credit card, bank , or other processing fees, within ten (10) business days, subject to any possible forfeiture pursuant to Section 2 above.
5.2 Watercar, Inc. may terminate this Deposit Agreement for cause upon written notice to Buyer if Buyer fails to comply with this Deposit Agreement.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF WATERCAR, INC.’S OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES’, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS’, EMPLOYEES’, LICENSORS’, AND PARTNERS’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO BUYER FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS DEPOSIT AGREEMENT SHALL BE A FULL REFUND OF THE DEPOSIT MADE BY BUYER. IN NO EVENT SHALL WATERCAR, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS DEPOSIT AGREEMENT.
7. GOVERNING LAW
This Deposit Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any and all disputes between the Parties shall be resolved in the courts of Orange County, California or the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, to the exclusion of courts in any other country, state, county, or city.
8. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Initial Refundable Deposit – $5,000 Due within five (5) business days of execution of Deposit Agreement.
First Payment – 40%: Due within five (5) business days of execution of Purchase Agreement.
Second Payment – 40%: Due at Mid-Build Milestone (per Milestone Notice), within five (5) business days of notice from Seller.
Final Payment – 20%: Due no later than five (5) business days prior to delivery, and in any event prior to transfer of title.
All payments must be made by bank wire transfer. Buyer shall verify wire instructions by telephone with Seller’s Business Manager before initiating any transfer. Seller will never issue revised or updated wire instructions by email. Seller is not responsible for funds misdirected due to Buyer’s failure to verify instructions or reliance on altered/fraudulent communications.
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