Sydney’s first electric ferry two years off as ambitions for entire fleet sink

‘Quieter and cleaner’: Sydney to trial electric ferry after two-year delay, with new fish market route slated for 2029

NSW transport minister says contracts signed for 24-metre, battery electric ferry to be trialled for 12 months from 2028 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Spluttering journeys across Sydney Harbour could soon be a thing of the past after a trial [...]

Sydney’s first electric ferry two years off as ambitions for entire fleet sink

Installing charging infrastructure at wharves is expected to one of the main challenges in running electric ferries on Sydney’s popular routes.

Green light to build first Aussie-made electric ferry – 16 News

Sydney Harbour will be the stage for the first trial of an electric ferry, with contracts signed to build the locally-designed, Australian-made vessel. Shipyard Richardson Devine Marine will begin building the trial vessel later this year. The seven Australian-built Parramatta River Class ferries, representing an investment of $49.6 million, have been a success after their staged launch since May 2024.  After it’s built, the new 24-metre, batter…