V Marine introduces all-electric wakeboat in Kelowna with Arc Sport debut

A Canadian marine retailer has introduced an all-electric wakeboat to inland waters in British Columbia, marking an early commercial deployment of electric propulsion in the recreational wake segment.

Kelowna-based EV Marine Canada has brought the Arc Sport—developed by California-headquartered Arc Boats—to Wood Lake, where the vessel was recently demonstrated under operating conditions.

The Arc Sport replaces a conventional internal combustion engine with an electric drivetrain, delivering low-noise operation and immediate torque. During on-water trials, the vessel demonstrated high maneuverability and responsive handling.

“Boat’s running, doesn’t make much noise. The thruster system here is pretty cool,” said Erik Anderson, captain at EV Marine, during the demonstration. He highlighted the system’s ability to enable precise control, including lateral movement. “No other boat does this,” Anderson noted.

The propulsion setup supports consistent performance even under load. With ballast and multiple passengers onboard, the vessel maintained rapid acceleration and stable control characteristics. The wake system can also be adjusted in real time via a digital interface, allowing operators to modify wave profiles for different user skill levels.

“You can pretty much go all day,” Anderson said, referring to the vessel’s battery capacity and operational efficiency, which are designed to support extended recreational use such as wakesurfing and towing.

The shift to electric propulsion also alters onboard layout and system complexity. “Something that blew my mind is just to how simple it is,” Anderson added. “When you remove the engine, you gain all of this space here.”

The Arc Sport integrates onboard cameras, configurable drive modes, and a digital control system that provides real-time data on speed, energy consumption, and performance metrics.

Supporting infrastructure has also been deployed, with EV Marine installing a marine-based EV charging point at Turtle Bay Marina to enable on-water charging.

EV Marine operates as a family-owned business in Kelowna. Anderson is also associated with Kanuk Board Co., a local manufacturer of wakesurf boards.