Maserati Tridente electric boat goes to sea for $2.6 million

Maserati partnered with Vita Power to create a luxury boat called the "Tridente."

The boat is priced at 2.5 million euros (approximately $2.6 million at current exchange rates).

The 34-foot boat, with a carbon fiber hull, can accommodate up to 10 people and has a bed in the bow, a sink, a toilet, a fresh water shower to wash off any water that may have been swum in, and a refrigerator.

More importantly, it is electrically powered. It has four 63kwh battery packs wired in series, with a total capacity of 250kwh. The maximum charging speed is 200 kwh, running a 400-volt electrical system. This allows the batteries to be quickly recharged from 10 to 80% within an hour.

The electric motors output a total of 600 hp to two Mercury sterndrives with twin props to handle torque steer.

Top speed is 46 mph, but cruising speed is 28 to 32 mph and range is 31 to 43 miles.

In an oddity, Tridente had a ZipWake attached to our own fishing boat. This is a type of modern trim tab that drops into the water and creates a cavity to help level and smooth the ride. This team didn't have those, and we were told that they only use them when necessary because of the added resistance. (Sea keepers do something similar, but they don't drop as far into the water, so there is less aerodynamic drag.)

fancy yourself in this market? It takes about 9 months from production to delivery.

Maserati brought me to Italy to drive the 2025 Gran Cabrio Folgore electric convertible. The experience was to include me behind the wheel. I took the boat for a spin, and its instant torque, as water skiers say, surprised several journalists who were not prepared for the driver to hit them. The powertrain was virtually silent, and wind noise at speed was completely unnoticeable.

More importantly, if you, I, or anyone else finds themselves on the rear sundeck, you can breathe easier. With no gas engine, the Tridente emits no exhaust fumes. Whether cruising, slow trolling, or just hanging out in the ocean, there is no smell.

Everyone at Maserati tried to encourage me to take the wheel, but the boat handler looked me square in the eye and said one word: "Insurance."

Next time, Maserati. Next time.

Maserati paid for my travel and lodging so I could bring you my driving impressions of the Gran Cabrio.