Aqua superPower has installed a marine fast charger at Marina Park in Newport Beach, California, marking Southern California’s first fast-charging location for electric boats.
The charger is now available to Aqua superPower members and supports electric recreational and commercial vessels operating in Newport Harbor. Supported by the international CCS charging standard, the unit can provide up to 24kW of power and is designed for harsh marine conditions.
Aqua superPower said the installation supports the growing use of electric boats in coastal waters and aims to make charging more accessible for boat operators in the area.
Boaters can locate the charger, check live availability and make payments using the Aqua superPower app, while the company handles maintenance and remote monitoring through the Neptune cloud-based platform.
Scott Canning, US VP of business development for Aqua superPower, said: “This installation represents a game-changer for Southern California’s boating community. Newport Beach is a gateway to pristine coastal waters, and by bringing our fast-charging infrastructure here, we’re not just powering electric boats – we’re fuelling a sustainable future for marine electrification. Our brand-agnostic technology supports every major electric boat manufacturer, making the switch to e-boating seamless and accessible for all.”
The Newport Beach charger joins Aqua superPower’s wider US network, which includes sites at Lake Tahoe, San Francisco Bay and Lake George. Aqua superPower’s global network now includes more than 60 installations across Europe and North America, and is set to expand further into coastal locations such as San Diego and Santa Barbara.
Harbour master Paul Blank said: “We’re thrilled to lead the charge – literally – in making Newport Beach a destination for green boating. This partnership with Aqua superPower enhances our facilities while inviting more harbours and marinas to adopt electric workboats and encourage electric recreational boating, reinforcing their environmental stewardship.”
