ZeroJet Limited is a New Zealand-based marine propulsion company headquartered in Auckland, specializing in high-performance electric jet systems for tenders and small boats. The company aims to redefine boating by replacing traditional combustion engines with efficient, quiet, and emission-free electric jet drives.
Here’s a breakdown of what ZeroJet Limited is about:
Overview
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Name: ZeroJet Limited
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Founded: 2015
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Headquarters: 5 Te Apunga Place, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060, New Zealand
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Founders/ Key Leadership: Mark Robotham (CEO), Bex Rempel (CFO & Co-Founder), Neil Mans (VP Market Development & Co-Founder)
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Mission: Eliminate combustion engines from new small watercraft by delivering plug-and-play electric jet propulsion systems that deliver both performance and sustainability.
Products
ZeroJet Electric Jet Systems
Type: Electric jet propulsion modules (tenders, RIBs)
Key Specs: 48 V architecture, plugs into hulls 3-5 m length, can deliver up to 22 kW (≈ 30 hp equivalent) performance.
Technology & Design
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Battery & Motor: Uses lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery technology and proprietary electric jet motor developed in-house for high power-to-weight ratio.
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Propulsion Unit: Integrated motor + water-jet pump unit, bolt-on design for simplified boat builder integration.
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Design Advantages: No external propeller, lightweight and compact design, quiet operation, and low maintenance.
Sustainability
ZeroJet emphasizes low-emission, high-efficiency marine power with minimal environmental impact. By replacing combustion-tended outboards/jet drives, the company targets reductions in CO₂, noise pollution and fuel/oil runoff—aligning with eco-friendly boating and resort-marina applications.
Vision
ZeroJet’s vision is to become the global standard for electric marine propulsion in the tender and small craft segment, enabling boatbuilders and marinas to adopt zero-emission systems with high performance. They seek to expand worldwide via OEM partnerships and authorized dealer networks in the U.S., Europe and Asia.