The ADI Compasso d'Oro Awards have presented Lucietta with an honourable mention. The prize is considered the oldest and most important design award in the world. The ADI - Associazione per il Disegno Industriale - has been honouring outstanding Italian design products with the award for decades. This is the second recognition for Repower: Lucietta received an honourable mention at the ADI Compasso d'Oro International Award in Osaka in 2025.
The electric water taxi was specially developed for use in Venice. The Cantiere Serenella in Murano built the boat according to designs by the Nauta design studio. With the award, Lucietta becomes part of the ADI Compasso d'Oro Historical Collection. The Italian Ministry of Culture categorises this collection as a cultural asset of exceptional artistic and historical interest.
Dimensions for narrow ducts
The dimensions of the water taxi are based on the conditions in Venice. Lucietta measures 9.3 metres in length, 2.25 metres in width and 2.1 metres in height. These dimensions allow it to pass under low bridges and dock at the narrow piers of the lagoon city. The electric drive requires less space than conventional combustion engines. This creates more space on board: up to 14 passengers can be accommodated in the cabin - more than in traditional Venetian water taxis. According to the manufacturer, the battery capacity is sufficient for a whole working day without intermediate charging.
Recycled materials in boatbuilding
The hull is made from recycled carbon fibre. Regenerated Murano glass is also used. The technology for the glass recycling comes from Rehub, a start-up from Murano. The company won the Repower Special Innovation Award in 2023. Until now, Murano glass has been difficult to recycle. The new method now makes it possible to use the recycled material in boat building.
Design between tradition and modernity
Nauta modelled the design on historic Venetian water taxis. Massimo Gino from the design studio explains: "The city's canals, bridges and landing stages provide precise specifications for height, width and length. The studio analysed original drawings of old water taxis and held discussions with Venetian taxi operators. From this, Nauta developed a contemporary interpretation of the classic water taxi. Stylistic elements from the field of electric vehicles make the electric drive recognisable at first glance.
Repower products with design awards
Lucietta joins a series of Repower products that have already received Compasso d'Oro awards. The E-LOUNGE, a quick-charging bank for e-bikes, won the main prize. The LAMBROgio and LAMBROgino cargo bikes with pedal assistance were also honoured. The GIOTTO charging station for electric cars and the first electric boat Repowere received honourable mentions. Antonio Lanzillo & Partners designed the E-LOUNGE. Makio Hasuike & Co, founded by Compasso d'Oro honour award winner Makio Hasuike, was responsible for LAMBROgio, LAMBROgino and GIOTTO.
Presentation at the Venice Boat Show
Lucietta returns to the Arsenale in Venice from 27 to 31 May. The boat made its debut there in 2024. Trade visitors, interested parties and media representatives will be able to view the water taxi at the Venice Boat Show. Lucietta is moored at Pontoon P2, berth 208, while Repower itself will be exhibiting at stand C23 in Piazzale della Campanella. Fabio Bocchiola, CEO of Repower Italia, sees Lucietta as a building block for sustainable tourism. The boat combines functionality and technology with design. Its use in Venice is intended to show how environmental protection can be reconciled with the needs of local communities and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Jan-Ole Puls
Editor Test & Technology
