FAQ

FAQs

  • The WaterCar EV is a custom and hand-built vehicle that is made to order. The pricing for each WaterCar EV varies depending on the intended use, options, and outboard selection. Due to the intensive labor required to build each WaterCar EV, the pricing is not fixed.

    For more information, please contact us at Sales@WaterCar.com or Call/Text (714)251-6687

    We are now accepting orders on a waitlist basis. To reserve your spot, you will need to make an initial deposit.

  • The simple answer is because WaterCar has always been on the leading edge of technology! For a more in depth explanation, read about the the development of our EV (CLICK HERE)

  • At present, outboard motor manufacturers are diligently working to create high-performance electric outboards. Although this is an emerging technology, there's intense competition to be the first to offer a high-horsepower electric outboard by early 2025. WaterCar is closely monitoring these advancements. As major OEMs finalize their testing and designs, the race tightens. WaterCar is poised and ready for this evolution; the moment an electric outboard is launched, inaddtion to our hybrid version already available, we will introduce the fully electric version of WaterCar-EV. We anticipate that by the end of 2023, WaterCar will offer a fully electric option.

  • Yes, the vehicle components have been corrosion protected and can be used in both salt and fresh water. Salt water would need to be rinsed off similar to any boat.

  • Amphibious vehicle registration and licensing requirements are unlike any other transportation type depending on the country and state it is used in.

    Amphibious vehicles may be required to be registered and licensed for both water use and road use.

    WaterCar is a U.S. Coast Guard registered boat builder. The WaterCar EV comes with a registered U.S. Coast Guard hull number so it can be licensed for water usage most anywhere in the world.

    WaterCar is registered with NHTSA and DOT so your WaterCar EV will have a vehicle VIN # similar to a regular car that you would drive on the highway.

    We recommend you check with the local governing authority as to what is legally needed to operate an Amphibious vehicle in your area.

  • WaterCar sells and ships vehicles worldwide. Our vehicles have shipped to hundreds of countries around the world. They are delivered FOB - Fountain Valley, CA, USA.

  • This is dependent on your local governing authority. In most states in the USA, there is a requirement to have a drivers license on land and a boaters license on water. WaterCar would typically follow the same regulations for a car and boat.

  • Yes, the rear wheels need to be down and there is an attachment on the front of the WaterCat-EV that allows it to be towed at highway speeds. There is no need to decide whether to bring a car or boat behind your motorhome, bring both with your WaterCar-EV!

  • Absolutely, the WaterCar-EV can be used in open water. Please monitor Coast Guard recommendations for vessel size, and weather reports for safe operations.

  • No. Only cash or credit card. An initial deposit will be required before we start work on your vehicle.

  • The WaterCar-EV land systems require less maintenance than most cars, because it is electric! The WaterCar-EV boat systems would be similar to most boats with an outboard. WaterCar recommends regular washes after use and WD-40 on the suspension components, especially after use in Salt Water.