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THE ICON

Sustainable water mobility experience

TYDE GmbH

THE ICON is the first-ever fully electrified foiling premium yacht in this class. It redefines any experience on board of an electric powered motorcraft. The foiling design reduces energy consumption about 80% and makes it possible to eliminate the problem of sea sickness, pollution, wakes and creates a complete new user experience and comfort ride. A surfboard-like architecture conveys a feeling of infinite space. in which passengers view is directly connected to the water. Designed by BMW Group Designworks.

Client / Manufacturer

TYDE GmbH

Starnberg, DE

Second-Sphere-Solutions GmbH

Munich, DE
Design
BMW AG

BMW AG

Munich, DEStefan Ponikva, Peter Dengler
BMW Group Designworks

BMW Group Designworks

Munich, DETom Allemeier, Tommy Forsgren
Date of Launch
2023
Development Time
Confidential
Target Regions
Africa, Asia, Australia / Oceania, Europe, North America, South America
Target Groups
Consumers / Users, Trade / Industry, Public Sector / Government, "Governments, City Authorities"

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