Electric Boat Innovators Named as Gussies Finalists; Voting Now Live

Toronto, Canada — October 28, 2025 — The Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating, “The Gussies”, have entered the public voting phase for their sixth annual edition. An international judging panel selected 46 finalists from 122 nominated electric boats across nine categories, showcasing the rapid innovation and global momentum of zero-emission boating.

Members of the public are invited to cast their votes online through November 16 at midnight EST at: https://plugboats.com/gussies-voting-2025

This year’s finalists show the full spectrum of what electric propulsion can offer: ferry fleets reducing emissions in busy waterways, solar-powered cruising yachts, fun personal water toys, foilers pushing performance boundaries, and hydrogen vessels pointing toward our future. Boats from over 20 countries are represented.

Just a few of 2025's finalists

“What’s truly exciting is seeing this incredible variety of electric boats from all over the world,” said Jeff Butler, Founder of The Gussies. “The ingenuity is remarkable, and the design quality matches the innovation. This industry is growing fast, and The Gussies capture that momentum better than anything else out there.”

Winners will be decided by a combination of public voting and weighted votes from the international judging panel and will be announced the week of November 18, 2025.

The Gussies remain the world’s only awards dedicated exclusively to electric boats, honoring the innovators, designers, engineers, and early adopters driving the transition to clean, quiet propulsion on the water. The categories for 2025 are:

• Electric Boats Up to 8 m (26 ft)

• Electric Boats Over 8 m (26 ft)

• Electric Sailboats

• Retrofitted / Customized Electric Boats

• Electric Workboats

• PWC / e-Boards / Water Toys

• Commercial Passenger Electric Boats

The awards are presented with the support of two marine industry leaders: EPTechnologies, a hybrid and electric propulsion manufacturer based in Denmark, and Nautical Ventures, an innovative North American marine retailer.

Photos and descriptions of selected finalists: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BCUP2CClAbai20q8g7OKzm6Fk1XfLDLL?usp=sharing

About Plugboats:

Plugboats was launched in February of 2019 to chronicle and promote advances in electric boats and provide information for consumers looking to switch to and find out more about electric marine propulsion. The site includes news about electric boats of all kinds, Buying Guides, Directories of 900+ Electric Boating Suppliers, and an online Marketplace of Electric Boats and Motors For Sale and Electric Boat Rental outlets. The site has now welcomed more than 4 million visitors. www.plugboats.com

About EPTechnologies:

EPTechnologies is a complete marine propulsion provider for electric and hybrid vessels from small boats to luxury superyachts. Experienced sailors and boat owners themselves, they guide customers and clients through the process of turning dreams into real electric and hybrid vessels, offering the highest quality solutions that make economic sense. Saildrives and powerboat systems emphasize ease of use, exceptional performance and sleek design and are supported by in-house solid-state and standard lithium-ion batteries, DC generators and EPMS software paired with user-friendly apps for complete control wherever you are.

About Nautical Ventures:

Nautical Ventures is one of the most prominent marine retailers in North America, with nine locations across Florida and an award-winning dealership network recognized for its scale and service. The company offers a broad portfolio of boats, from internal combustion to electric, along with a full suite of after-sales support, service, and consumer activations. Its expanding lineup also includes water toys and watersports products, reinforcing its reputation as a go-to destination for everything on the water. As part of Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR), Nautical Ventures combines proven retail strength with advanced technology integration to accelerate new product adoption and deliver unmatched boating experiences to consumers.