Controlled entry at under 5 mph is recommended — same as launching any boat. The hull geometry handles the transition smoothly.
Designed for standard boat ramps up to 18–20 degrees — covers virtually all public launch facilities. Sometimes steeper dependent on traction and safety considerations, the WaterCar EV is designed with a ton of torque.
On land: 4 wheel Hydraulic Wilwood® disc brakes with 316 stainless steel rotors — serious braking hardware from a name trusted in motorsports. All wheel disc brakes. On water: shift to reverse or neutral as with any outboard boat.
Yes. The Mercury® 115 HP outboard provides plenty of power for recreational water sports. Performance comparable to similarly-powered sport boats.
The LiFePO4 is also managed by a BMS with self heating, and the battery system is more cold-tolerant than lithium-ion but does experience reduced range in extreme and freezing cold — common to all battery-electric systems. The Mercury® outboard operates normally in all reasonable temperatures.
Approximately 2,000 lbs — light enough to tow behind most SUVs and trucks, heavy enough for stability on water.
USCG certified for 4 persons / 850 lbs maximum passenger weight.
Yes. Passengers remain seated during the transition. The LaunchMode™ system handles everything smoothly.
Yes. Designed to get on plane efficiently with the Mercury® 115 HP outboard — responsive acceleration without excessive bow rise.
Low wake profile comparable to an 18-foot ski boat — manageable, controllable, and considerate on shared waterways.
Absolutely. Hull construction uses marine-grade aluminum alloys that handle saltwater with proper care. All fittings and hardware are stainless steel or marine-grade. Standard maintenance and rinse-down protocols apply — same as any quality marine vessel.
Very stable — designed for confident handling in varied water conditions. The tri-hull design and wide 6.5-foot beam provide stability comparable to boats in its class. USCG certified for 4 persons / 850 lbs.
Designed for paved roads, sand, gravel, and typical boat ramps. Front-wheel drive with a limited-slip differential provides excellent traction in sand, mud, and dirt. The hull is an all-welded aluminum unibody superstructure using marine-grade 50 Series and aircraft-quality 60 Series aluminum alloys — built incredibly tough, but still a boat.
Smooth and comfortable. Independent coil-over suspension with Eibach® springs, Wilwood® disc brakes, and Unisteer® electric power steering deliver surprisingly refined on-road performance — nothing like the rough, jolting ride you’d expect from an amphibious vehicle.
The modified tri-hull with V-bottom design, reverse chines and precision deadrise geometry carves through afternoon chop with confidence. The hull geometry delivers the feel of a much larger vessel. This is a real boat that handles like a real boat.
6–8 gallons per hour at cruising speed — consistent with performance outboards of this class.
18 gallons.
Approximately 80-mile water range. On land, the electric ProDrive™ system provides 20-mile range. Combined range: approximately 100 miles. Varies by condition and weight in boat mode.
Water: 25–30 mph is the sweet spot — planing efficiently with a smooth ride. Land: 20–25 mph handles most LSV-appropriate roads comfortably.
25 mph in street-legal LSV configuration — electronically limited per federal regulations. Military and international versions can exceed 40 mph.
35-40 mph dependent on prop selection, load, and outboard. Military and international versions can hit 40+ mph with higher horsepower.
Check the Watercar buying process and reserve your Watercar Now.
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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