MASERATI'S ELECTRIC POWERBOAT TRIDENTE: A NEW WAVE OF LUXURY
The Maserati Tridente is a 10.5-metre all-electric powerboat developed in collaboration with Modena-based Vita Power and finished by Hodgdon Yachts, unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2024. Built entirely from carbon fibre, it produces 600 hp from a 252 kWh battery system, cruises at 25 knots, and peaks at 40 knots. DC fast charging brings the battery from empty to full in under one hour. Carrying up to 10 passengers, the Tridente brings Maserati's performance-first philosophy directly onto the water.
Design and Construction: Carbon Fibre and Hodgdon Craftsmanship
The Tridente's carbon fibre construction keeps weight to a minimum, directly contributing to its performance figures. The hull and superstructure were finished by Hodgdon Yachts, a US-based shipyard known for applying aerospace-level precision to marine builds. The visual language borrows from Maserati's car design DNA: the trident motif appears throughout, horizontal lines run the length of the hull, and the overall silhouette is low, wide, and purposeful.
The cockpit can be reconfigured between two modes: an al fresco dining layout for time at anchor, and an open cruising configuration optimised for performance passages. Below deck, there is a cabin with a dayberth, an enclosed restroom, and a bathing area with a shower, making the Tridente usable for day trips and short coastal overnight stays.
Powertrain: 600 HP, 252 kWh, and Sub-One-Hour DC Charging
Vita Power designed the Tridente's electric drivetrain. The 252 kWh battery feeds a powertrain delivering 600 hp, comparable in output to the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore on four wheels. At 25-knot cruising speed the system operates efficiently, while full throttle unlocks 40 knots for open-water performance runs. The ability to charge on DC in under one hour is a significant practical advantage for a boat of this battery capacity, reducing port time compared to AC-only marine charging systems.
The zero-emission operation means the Tridente can operate in environmentally protected marine zones where combustion vessels may face restrictions, a genuine operational advantage in the Mediterranean and increasingly regulated coastal waters.
Maserati's Entry into Marine: Why Now?
The Tridente represents Maserati's first serious foray into the marine sector, following brand extensions by Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini into luxury watercraft. Maserati's rationale is consistent with its brand positioning: the same client who considers a GranTurismo or a Grecale Trofeo is likely to want a performance boat that carries the same marque values. The Monaco Yacht Show was the logical launch platform, given its proximity to the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit and its concentration of exactly that clientele.
The Vita Power collaboration gives Maserati access to specialist electric marine engineering without building that capability from scratch, an approach similar to how automotive brands typically partner with established boat builders rather than starting independent shipyards.
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