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Waydoo is a Chinese manufacturer of electric hydrofoils (also known as eFoil). In 2019, the team around CEO Denis Zhu presented the e-foil for the first time at the CES in Las Vegas. E-SURFER was there live. In the photo below you can see Denis (Waydoo) and Andreas (E-SURFER) in front of the first prototype.
The company, which previously developed drones for agriculture, now also makes water toys such as eFoils and diving scooters. DJI is said to be an investor.
Waydoo builds four eFoils in 2026, all from the Flyer EVO range: the EVO Lite as the entry point, the forgiving EVO Max Plus with a 130-litre board, the all-round EVO Pro Plus and the EVO Master Plus as the top model. Including German VAT they cost roughly 7,000 to 11,500 euros, depending on the configuration.
One thing matters when comparing prices: what you see in the Waydoo shop are entry prices for the basic configuration, not ready-to-ride boards. Board, mast, propulsion unit, battery and wings are chosen separately and each costs extra — the cheapest EVO comes with a 90-litre board, a 27-inch mast and an 1,800 Wh battery. Pro Plus and Max Plus deliver 6,000 watts. On top of that come the FoilBoost assist drive from around 3,700 euros and the Subnado underwater scooters from around 600 euros.
We have met the company, which previously developed drones for agriculture and now also produces water toys such as eFoils and diving scooters, every year since then.
Of course, we didn't miss out on testing the Waydoo eFoils over and over again. They got better with each generation, but to this day we remain loyal to our premium brands like Aerofoils and Fliteboard. Why? More on that later.
In 2022, Waydoo decided to sell 1,000 eFoils via Kickstarter (a crowd funding portal) to finance the Waydoo Flyer One. Unfortunately, there were many technical problems with the model and now 1,000 eFoils were scattered across the planet. Thus, unfortunately, there were many disappointed customers.
We tested the model ourselves in Cannes. That's where this video for the E-SURFER Youtube channel was made:
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Many industry insiders thought at the time that Waydoo would never recover. But they really did turn things around and every year they show new models that we have thoroughly reviewed.
Every year we rethink our decision to include Waydoo in our program, but so far we haven't been able to bring ourselves to do so. First there were the negative user reports in the forum and then there was the Kickstarter dilemma.
As an eFoil dealer, we don't want to get caught between dissatisfied customers and Waydoo. It's just the way it is: if an eFoil costs only half as much as a premium eFoil, then the price savings have to come from somewhere. Right?
Cheaper materials fail faster. This means more support cases with less profit. As a result, the quality of the support will most likely suffer, as customers have reported.
The battery is even more important. The battery management software (BMS for short) decides when a battery is empty and when it is full. You can save a lot of money by putting more stress on the battery cells, but this comes at the expense of longevity and safety. We do not want to claim that this is the case with Waydoo. But nobody can look inside the battery.
Some may say that you pay for the name when you buy a premium brand. This may be partly true, but premium brands invest this margin in good support and higher-quality materials. Otherwise, it wouldn't be a premium brand.
In 2024, after the announcement of the Waydoo EVO, we were very close to adding Waydoo to our portfolio. In the end, we didn't because Fliteboard now also has an affordable eFoil in its program with the Flite Air.
The Waydoo Flyer Evo models were released very late and many customers had to wait until the second half of summer for their eFoil. This doesn't only happen to Waydoo, but we were glad that we didn't experience it.
We don't sell Waydoo eFoils, but we do sell three upgrades that make an existing Waydoo EVO noticeably better. We rode all three ourselves before putting them in our range:
If you would rather switch than tune: in our eFoil shop the boards from Aerofoils, Lift Foils, Awake and Audi stand side by side — all ridden by us, with service and spare parts from Berlin.
At boot 2027, we will take a close look at the Waydoo eFoils as always. We'll see if it makes sense for us in 2027.
Waydoo eFoils cost roughly 7,000 to 11,500 euros including VAT, depending on model and configuration. The EVO Lite is the entry point, the EVO Master Plus the top model. The prices in the Waydoo shop are for the basic configuration — board, mast, propulsion unit, battery and wings are chosen separately and each costs extra.
Yes. There's no eFoil-specific national law in the UK, and recreational eFoils need no national registration or licence — so your Waydoo eFoil is legal to own and ride. What matters is local: coastal byelaws and harbour authorities regulate personal watercraft, while inland waters such as the Canal & River Trust (licence) or the River Thames (registration) set their own rules. Full overview here: eFoils in the UK: rules, licences & where to ride.
No. The UK has no national licence requirement for recreational eFoils — the rules are local and operator-based. Harbour authorities and byelaws govern the coast; some inland operators require a licence (Canal & River Trust) or registration (River Thames), and in Scotland motorboats need a Scottish Navigation Licence. Your Waydoo eFoil needs no national licence.
In the UK you can ride your Waydoo eFoil on many waters, because there's no eFoil-specific national ban — but the rules are local. Coastal use is governed by harbour authorities and byelaws; inland you usually need an operator licence (Canal & River Trust) or registration (River Thames), and Scotland has its own Scottish Navigation Licence. Always keep clear of swimming zones. Full overview: eFoils in the UK: rules, licences & where to ride.
It depends on the model. Waydoo quotes up to 52 km/h for the Flyer EVO Pro Plus and the EVO Master Plus, 45 km/h for the EVO Max Plus and 36 km/h for the EVO Lite. Those top figures need the right wing and a light rider. In everyday riding the cruising speed is around 25 km/h — and on a foil that already feels very fast.
A Waydoo eFoil has a mast on the underside of the surfboard, with an underwater wing and an electric motor attached to it. Using a remote control, the driver accelerates until the lift makes the wings float.
Waydoo quotes 100 minutes for the EVO Lite and 120 minutes each for Max Plus, Pro Plus and Master Plus. Those are manufacturer figures under favourable conditions. In practice rider weight, speed and chop eat into them noticeably — ride flat out and you will see about half. The standard battery holds 1,800 watt hours.
The manufacturer states the maximum weight of the rider as 120 kg.
For beginners the Flyer EVO Max Plus: its 130-litre board lies calmest in the water and forgives the most mistakes. If you already foil, the EVO Pro Plus suits you better, and the EVO Master Plus with its 75 or 60-litre board is aimed at experienced riders. The EVO Lite with 90 litres is the cheapest way in. We don't carry Waydoo — call us and we will tell you honestly which eFoil actually fits you.
No, third-party liability insurance is not required nationally in the UK. We still strongly recommend it: without cover you are personally liable for damage to others, and waterway operators such as the Canal & River Trust and the Environment Agency often demand proof. Many private policies explicitly exclude powered watercraft — check yours before your first ride.
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