Charged Marine attends 2025 ELECTRIC AND HYBRID MARINE EXPO NORTH AMERICA
Charged Marine Staff
Chicago, IL – Charged Marine was thrilled to attend the 2025 Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo North America. The premier event dedicated to the latest advancements in electric and hybrid marine propulsion technologies took place on August 20th and 21st, 2025 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, just outside of Chicago. This annual event is recognized as the region’s only showcase dedicated to the latest in electric and hybrid propulsion technologies, charging equipment, and fuel-saving solutions for marine applications. With a reputation for gathering leading minds and technology providers from across the industry, the expo was an excellent opportunity for Charged Marine staff to deepen industry relationships and gain valuable insights for the future of clean maritime propulsion.
Networking and Industry Collaboration
Participating in the expo enabled Charged Marine to connect with a diverse audience encompassing shipowners, operators, boat builders, naval architects, and military fleet managers. These connections fostered meaningful discussions with professionals responsible for specifying marine charging infrastructure, vessel engines, and system integration. Charged Marine staff spent time exploring innovative solutions on the show floor and discussing future collaborations with technical leaders driving the electrification of maritime transport.
Gaining Industry Insights
The expo featured cutting-edge breakthroughs in energy storage, powertrain components, onboard power management, and shore-side charging infrastructure. Charged Marine’s presence meant direct exposure to the full ecosystem of new technologies and a chance to exchange perspectives with tech firms and manufacturers. Staff attended sessions and product launches that highlighted trends like rapid advancements in battery efficiency, integrated onboard systems, and the shift to hybrid propulsion options.
The Future of Electric Boats
For Charged Marine, attending the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo reinforced their commitment to pioneering clean boating solutions. Industry experts at the event emphasized the future role of electrification in improving efficiency, saving costs, and reducing environmental impact. The insights gained at the Expo will directly affect Charged Marine’s ongoing work in vessel retrofitting, system design, deployment of electric boat fleets, energy solutions and charging for electric boats. The event provided concrete examples of how innovation and collaboration can accelerate the adoption of sustainable technology on the water.
Charged Marine’s team returned from Chicago energized by the experience and ready to invest the expo’s takeaways into continued growth and leadership in the electric marine space.
