Victory for electromobility: "A tribute to the work" - X Shore 1 wins award
Jan-Ole Puls
· 27.01.2024
BOOTE: What makes X Shore special and what kind of boats come out of your shipyard?
Alexander Nelgen: X Shore was founded from the outset with the vision of only building electric boats and really emphasising sustainability. Our founder Konrad Bergström had the idea in 1996, but it was not realised until 2012, when the first prototype of the X Shore 1 was completed in 2016. At that time, we were already reaching speeds of up to 30 knots. However, it only went into series production four years later.
BOOTE: Some time has passed since the prototype. How is the boat being received by trade fair visitors today?
Alexander Nelgen: I have to say, very good. We have both people at the stand who are just looking, but also many who show serious interest and want to arrange a test drive. That's excellent, of course. The media are also showing interest. We think that's because we simply do everything a little differently. We want our stand to stand out. And the design of our products - compared to what has been on the market up to now - also stands out. This gives us a high recognition value.
BOOTE: So visitors also come to Düsseldorf especially for X Shore?
Alexander Nelgen: Of course, you don't always find that out. I would guess that perhaps ten per cent of visitors to the stand really do stop by on purpose. The majority, however, are probably here for the first time.
BOOTE: And what was your personal highlight during the trade fair?
Alexander Nelgen: The highlight for X Shore and the team behind it was the "European Powerboat of the Year" award. Definitely! It's a tribute to the work that everyone has put in. And it's great feedback for us that we're on the right track. The prize is awarded by people who know a lot about boats. That works, because we are a young brand. It allows us to make a name for ourselves in the industry and gain the trust of new customers.
