X-Shore Electric Boats Back in Production

May 5, 2026

After a period of restructuring, X-Shore Electric Boats is again fully operational.

The company’s website now has announced that new ownership is in place and the business is a focused organization with the financial backing needed to move forward properly. The announcement stated that this period has been about stabilizing the business. Now the focus is on execution.

The announcement stated that “We have a clear and aligned vision, an operating structure in place, which ensures the stability needed to propel X Shore towards a legacy brand. The production at our facility in Nyköping is fully operational.”

Service and parts will be available on a structured basis. This is important new and the company intends to support their products now, and in the years ahead.

Our ambition is simple: To support you our clients, deliver on our commitments, and continue to drive the transition to electric boating.

For any inquiries related to service, parts, or commercial discussions, please reach out to:
support@xshore.com

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