Rules
Where you may use an electric boat: licences, permits and local rules in European waters.
6 articles
Avoiding the wipeout: personal watercraft rules across Europe
A guide to personal watercraft rules in Europe, covering licences, age limits, and bans. Find out where electric jet skis might have an advantage.
2026-10-09 · 5 min
Clean air and glassy water: Amsterdam emission-free canals
Amsterdam's city centre has been emission-free for pleasure craft since 1 April 2025. We cover the zone, transition dates and the exempt through routes.
2026-10-09 · 4 min
Deep water, clean air: Norway's zero-emission fjords
Norway's World Heritage fjords require zero-emission passenger ships since 2026. Discover which fjords are affected and what it means for private boaters.
2026-10-09 · 5 min
Drop in or stay out: electric boat licence rules in Europe
When you need a licence to drive an electric boat in Europe. Power thresholds for Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Norway and more.
2026-10-09 · 5 min
Locals only: Austria lakes electric boat rules
A lake-by-lake guide to Austria's combustion engine bans, summer restrictions on Attersee and Wolfgangsee, and the strict watt limits for electric motors.
2026-10-09 · 5 min
Silent sets: Europe's electric-only waters
Where combustion engines are banned but electric boats are allowed: 246 lakes, reservoirs and canals in 14 European countries, with the rule for each.
2026-10-09 · 8 min