Electric ferry in Wellington Harbour

Ika Rere electric ferry on Wellington Harbour
Electric ferry on Wellington Harbour, 25 November 2021

Electric ferry in Wellington Harbour

Ika Rere is Aotearoa New Zealand’s first electric passenger ferry. The Electric ferry in Wellington Harbour is berthed at Queens Wharf. Ika Rere is sponsored by Meridian energy company. East by West Ferries operates the electric ferry.

Electric ferry on Wellington Harbour

Wellington Electric Boat Company build no emissions watercraft in Lower Hutt, Aotearoa New Zealand. Charging takes place using the purpose built infrastructure on Queens Wharf. Days Bay, Eastbourne and Matiu, Somes Island are regular stops for the ferry.

Photos of Ika Rere

Electric ferry at Queens Wharf Electric ferry at Queens Wharf, Wellington waterfront

Dedicated charging station Dedicated charging station for electric ferry

Queens Wharf with the Meridian electric ferry Queens Wharf Wellington with the Meridian electric ferry, Ika Rere

Ika Rere bow with Bluebridge ferry in distance Ika Rere bow with Bluebridge ferry in distance

Meridian building with Ika Rere in foreground Meridian building Wellington with Ika Rere in foreground

100 percent electric ferry 100% electric ferry sponsored by Meridian

East by West electric ferry East by West electric ferry with charging infrastructure

Ika Rere electric ferry on Wellington Harbour Ika Rere berthed at Queens Wharf, central Wellington

All photos taken by Kāpiti Electric Vehicle Society on Thursday 25 November 2021.


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