Big & Beautiful

With the Current

Electric and solar power by air, land and sea (and undersea) for those who like their luxury adventures well-charged

SILENT YACHT

The Silent 60 from Silent Yachts made (quiet) waves in 2021, winning a nice collection of awards, including a prestigious “Best of Boats” award in the Best for Travel category. Her predecessor, the Silent 64, was the first solar-powered serial ship to cross the Atlantic powered mainly by solar energy, and she encoutered cloudy skies, high winds and 20- to 30-foot waves along the way without issue. The Silent 60 is her technologically advaned successor, with zero emissions and unlimited range, meaning you can responsibly chase sunsets or sunrises to your heart’s content. silent-yachts.com

LILIUM JET

The first eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) jet is bringing new meaning to the term “charged up” as it advances toward certification. The sevenseater from Germany boasts 36 electric motors, zero emissions, and a NetJets partnership (they have the right to purchase up to 150 of them), and reportedly is on track to begin production in 2023 and to enter service the following year. Going up!

TRITON 660/2 SPII

Triton builds submarines for the most demanding professionals, meaning their leisure divison benefits from a world of technology and informed experience. The SPII was designed specifically for yacht garages, and allows anyone and a friend to explore the depths to 660 feet, silently and with minimal impact thanks to its electric thrusters. James Bond gadgets not included.

2023 LOTUS ELETRE

All new and all electric, this “Hyper SUV” from esteemed car-builder Lotus showcases what sustainable materials can do when put to use by 70 years of sports car design and engineering. Numbers are estimated at a 0–60 time of 2.9 seconds, 160mph top speed and a 370-mile range, meaning you can hit the twisties for some fun and still pick up the kids or the groceries on time—while looking simply electrifying, we’d say.