Alexandre Mongeon: Electric Boats Go Full Throttle | Ep 1242

About this episode

Alexandre Mongeon discusses the transformation of the marine industry through electrification and the challenges of high-performance electric boating.

In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with Alexandre Mongeon, CEO and co-founder of Vision Marine Technologies, to explore how electrification is transforming the marine industry. With over 25 years of experience, Alexandre shares the pivotal moments—from early electric prototypes to record-breaking performance—that led him to pioneer high-performance electric boating. He dives into the development of Vision Marine’s eMotion technology, a powerful 700-volt system designed to bring scalable, high-speed electric propulsion to the water. Alexandre also unpacks the real-world challenges of moving from prototype to production, including harsh marine environments, safety standards, and supply chain complexity. Looking ahead, Alexandre predicts a steady but accelerating shift toward electric boats, driven by consumer demand, improved battery performance, and lower operating costs. As the market grows, Vision Marine aims to lead the charge—delivering sustainable, high-performance boating while redefining the future of marine transportation. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Thomas

Guest: Alexandre Mongeon

Topics covered

• electric boats
• marine industry
• sustainability
• high-performance boating
• electrification
• technology innovation

Keywords

• electric boats
• marine technology
• sustainability
• eMotion technology
• high-speed propulsion
• battery performance
• operating costs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vision Marine Technologies

Products: eMotion technology

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