Tyde, the German luxury yacht manufacturer continues its collaboration with BMW with the launch of its second model called The Open, a 15-metres-long fully-electric luxury day yacht. This follows in the heel of the unveiling of its first model, The Icon, at the 76th Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, which was developed in collaboration with BMW.
At 13.15 metres in length and with a top speed of 30 knots, The Icon became the first battery-powered maritime vehicle of its kind when it launched by combining emission-free local travel with luxury. This innovative project is the result of an in-depth sharing of knowledge between mobility experts from different branches of the BMW Group. Designworks, a BMW Group subsidiary with studios in Los Angeles, Munich and Shanghai, was responsible for the design of the boat. The development and realisation of the concept was entrusted to Tyde.
The powerful electric drive system sources its energy from high-voltage batteries supplied by BMW i. The Icon features hydrofoils adapted from sailboat racing, which significantly reduce energy consumption. The marine travel experience created through this confluence of talents is enhanced by an exclusive soundtrack composed by award-winning film score luminary Hans Zimmer. The Icon has already accrued two honours: the “Wallpaper Smart Space Award” and the “Boat Builder Award” for its innovative concept.
The Open, developed by the same collaborative team, is the first all-electric open luxury yacht of its kind. It is specifically geared towards the needs of private users who are interested in innovative and sustainable luxury products.
“With The Icon, we have shown how elegant and luxurious sustainable mobility on the water can be. The continuation of the cooperation with BMW is now fuelling the launch into another segment. The new model brings future-orientated mobility to the day yacht segment,” says Christoph Ballin, co-founder and Managing Director of Tyde.
BMW’s collaboration with Tyde is part of its commitment to sustainable drive technologies and individual mobility off the road. “Our aim is to use pioneering design and intelligent technology transfer from the automotive sector to provide additional impetus for the BMW-typical joy of sustainable mobility,” says Stefan Ponikva, Vice President of Brand Communication and Brand Experience at BMW.
As with The Icon, Tyde is responsible for the concept, development, production and marketing of The Open, while BMW is contributing components and expertise from the field of electromobility. The design once again comes from the creative studio of the BMW Group subsidiary Designworks.
At a length of just under 15 metres, it offers all the amenities of a luxury day yacht without any emissions during operation. The foiling technology, in which the vehicle rests on hydrofoils below the water level while the hull floats above the water surface, not only saves almost 80 per cent energy, but also allows passengers to float extremely smoothly – even in swell.
The Open has a battery capacity of approximately 400kWh that delivers power to two 100kw electric engines. The maximum range at the cruising speed of 25kn is 50nm. The maximum reported speed is 30kn.
The interior of the classic-looking yacht, with room for a maximum of eight passengers, is as bright as it is luxurious. Natural light streams in from above and from the sides, bathing the saloon in a unique ambience. In the standard layout, The Open comes with one cabin, one bedroom and a galley.
The Open, unveiled at the 28th World Climate Change Conference in Dubai this month, is now available to order. The first yachts are scheduled to be delivered in autumn 2024.
