UK-based Seahorse Amphibious unveils all-electric passenger vehicle, entering service with Big Bus Tours in London
Seahorse Amphibious Vehicles has announced what it claims to be the world’s first fully electric amphibious passenger vehicle. The vehicle will be operated by Big Bus Tours on a tour from London’s Lack’s Dock. The first all-electric model has completed both road and river testing and is ready to enter service alongside the company’s current […]
Seahorse Amphibious Vehicles has announced what it claims to be the world’s first fully electric amphibious passenger vehicle. The vehicle will be operated by Big Bus Tours on a tour from London’s Lack’s Dock.
The first all-electric model has completed both road and river testing and is ready to enter service alongside the company’s current fleets in Windsor and Liverpool in the UK, and Cape Town in South Africa.
New generation vehicles to operate worldwide
According to the British company, the new generation of Amphibious Passenger Vehicles (APVs) is the result of ten years of research and development, purpose-built to meet current UK maritime safety standards (MSN 1823) and the forthcoming ES-TRIN European regulations.
Designed to carry 36 passengers and two crew members, the vehicle can operate for a full day on a single charge. Seahorse says it plans to scale production to 24 APVs per year within the next 12 months, from its 25,000-square-foot facilities in Slough and Southampton.
Founded in 2015 by Graham and Ed Lumley — the father-and-son team behind Windsor Duck Tours, operating since 2012 — Seahorse Amphibious is the only company that designs, builds, and operates its own amphibious vehicles.
“We have been passionate about expanding the duck tour concept for many years,” said Graham Lumley, Executive Chairman at Seahorse Amphibious. “Combining our experience in manufacturing and operating our own amphibious vehicles, we are proud to be recognised as pioneers in the design and manufacture of all-electric ducks.”
Ed Lumley, Seahorse Managing Director, added: “We have a number of exciting developments to follow today’s announcement. Our newly launched electric APV builds on the success of our current diesel hydraulic models, which are already in operation in Windsor, Liverpool, and Cape Town, with further city launches planned for 2026. We strongly believe that the electric amphibious passenger vehicle will drive significant growth in the tourism market for city experiences.”
