You are not sure? No problem, our buying guide for eSurfboards will explain the individual variants in detail. We start with the surfboard with motor overview and then go into detail in the eFoil comparison and the jetboard comparison.
High-quality eFoils cost between approx. 8,000 and 23,000 euros incl. 19% VAT. You should plan on spending around 15,000 euros on a well-equipped board.
In principle, everywhere where you are allowed to drive electric boats. eFoils have to be registered as small vehicles and have to carry a license plate.
An electric hydrofoil or eFoil is a surfboard with an electric motor. A mast with an underwater wing is attached under the board so that the eFoils float up to 80 cm above the water.
eFoiling is surfing with electric hydrofoils also called eFoils. Surfboards with electric motors that float up to 80 cm above the water.
An eFoil is accelerated by a radio remote control. Height and direction are regulated by weight shift. Learn more in our online eFoil course.
It is called electric hydrofoil surfboard or eFoil for short when it is powered by a motor. Without a motor it is called a Hydrofoil Surfboard.
An electric Hydrofoil is a surfboard with a battery compartment in which the replaceable lithium ion battery is stored. Underneath the surfboard is a 75 cm long mast on which the motor and an underwater wing are mounted. This wing allows the eFoil to take off. Acceleration is done with a radio remote control in the hand. Direction and altitude are controlled by weight shift.
A hydrofoil (foil for short) is a surfboard without a motor. An eFoil (electric hydrofoil) has an electric motor and propels itself independently.
eFoils can reach speeds of up to over 50 km/h. However, this requires special race wings. The normal cruising speed is around 25 km/h.
An eFoil requires high-performance batteries and sophisticated electronics. These must be protected against salt water. In addition, very expensive materials are used to keep the weight low.
An eFoil has a power output of approx. 5 kW. This corresponds to 6.8 hp.
Between 30 and 120 minutes, depending on the size of the battery. The weight of the driver and the speed also affect the range.
Die Wassertiefe für ein eFoil sollte mindestens 1,20 Meter betragen.