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Revolutionising marine electric propulsion. Intuitive, connected, sustainable and safe.

RAD Propulsion Ltd is a UK based marine electric propulsion business manufacturing a range of smart, connected electric marine propulsion products targeted at all watersport participants from paddleboarders to large boat owners.

01/06/2026

May was a busy month at RAD - from industry events to product launches.

Here are a few highlights from the past month:
> Sheperd joined the team to assist with RAD's expansion into the defence market.
> We unveiled Autonomy Core at CNE: a new product within the RAD Autonomy System.
>AXON hit the market too: RAD's onboard hardware and firmware platform.
> The team represented RAD at its first-ever Combined Naval Event

Stay tuned for more updates throughout June.

18/05/2026

See the RAD 40 twin drive system in action and experience the difference.

With this system, you can enjoy unmatched manoeuvrability, increased robustness, and dynamic performance on the water. Ideal for boaters seeking extra power, precision, and confidence in every journey.

Williams Shipping

13/05/2026

The complete end-to-end electric propulsion system.

The RAD 40 is designed with boat builders in mind, offering a true plug-and-play solution for electric propulsion. Built for straightforward installation, each standard RAD 40 drive pack includes the RADBus drive-by-wire control system and all required cables, making integration quick and simple.

Find out more online: https://radpropulsion.com/rad-40-electric-outboard-motor/

07/05/2026

RAD will be exhibiting at the South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show.

Our team will be on site to talk through electric propulsion, from system design to real-world use, and how our technology is supporting the shift to cleaner marine solutions.

Join us at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton from 8-10 May 2026 to meet the RAD team.

05/05/2026

Last month was a busy one at RAD - from industry events, product development and on-the-water demos.

Here are a few highlights:

> Attended The Chanel J12 Boat Race with Zero Marine, featuring a support boat powered by the RAD 40
> Toby represented RAD at the IAATO General Meeting in Annapolis, MD
> Welcomed Mechanical Design Engineer, Jessica, to the team
> Loaned our demo boat to Lymington Harbourmaster for a week in action over the busy Easter period
> Continued testing of a new RAD Tag prototype

Stay tuned for more updates.

10/04/2026

Discover the future of electric propulsion with a personalised demo of the RAD 40 system.

Whether you are a boatbuilder exploring new power options, a commercial operator assessing decarbonisation solutions, or a designer considering electric integration, our demos are tailored to your needs. See first‑hand how RAD’s dependable, plug-and-play electric drive performs on the water and ask our team any questions you have.

Book your demo today: https://radpropulsion.com/book-a-demo/

07/04/2026

Did you catch The Boat Race over the weekend? You may have spotted our RAD 40 electric drive system powering the Zero Marine Services official support boat.

Congratulations to the Oxford women and Cambridge men on commanding wins in choppy conditions.

RAD is very proud to support the event again following the debut of electric support boats in 2025 and to be part of the ongoing shift toward more sustainable operations for this iconic event.

02/04/2026

We’re on the Thames this weekend for The Boat Race 2026, helping power one of the UK’s most iconic sporting events.

Zero Marine Services is providing one of the official support boats, powered by our RAD 40 electric drive system, delivering smooth, quiet performance right alongside the action.

Delighted to be supporting this event again following the debut of electric support boats in 2025, and to be part of the continued shift toward more sustainable operations on the water.

The Chanel J12 Boat Race

01/04/2026

March was a busy month at RAD!

From product milestones and industry events, it has been a great period of progress as we continue working towards cleaner, smarter marine propulsion.

Here are a few highlights from the past month:
> Dan Hook (CEO) and team gained key insights at Oceanology International
> Toby Biddlecombe and Sam Pickering delivered RAD power consoles to a cruise customer in Spain
> Dan Primrose showcased the RAD 120 at Lord Wandsworth College careers day
> UCL Mechanical Engineering published a quiet marine tech study, which RAD were proud to be involved in
> Jess, Alvin and Rob took their PB2 qualification

Stay tuned for more updates as we head into the next month.

31/03/2026

New peer-reviewed research from UCL shows electric boats can be up to 43 dB quieter underwater than comparable combustion vessels.

We were approached by UCL Mechanical Engineering to support a study exploring how propulsion choices impact underwater noise.

The research, now published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, compared two near-identical boats: one powered by a conventional ICE outboard, the other by a RAD 40 drive.

Through controlled lake trials, the difference was clear. The RAD-powered vessel was up to 43 dB quieter at low speeds and remained consistently quieter across 4–20 knots compared to the ICE equivalent.

The findings reinforce a critical point: well-engineered electric propulsion can play a meaningful role in reducing underwater radiated noise, particularly across frequency ranges known to affect marine mammals.

We were proud to support UCL’s team with vessels, hardware and engineering input across both the initial River Hamble trials and the controlled lake study.

Read more here: https://radpropulsion.com/ucl-and-rad-publish-definitive-study-on-quiet-electric-marine-technology/

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Unit 2a & 2b, Universal Marina, Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green
Southampton
SO317ZN

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http://www.radpropulsion.com/

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