Evaluating the Economic Performance of a Pure Electric and Diesel Vessel: The Case of E-ferry in Denmark

Europe is an extremely ferry-intensive area, with two main markets – the Northern and Baltic, Mediterranean; while EU ferries account for 35% of world fleet. This research presents E-ferry, first pure electric ferry medium range routes likely largest battery pack ever installed in vessel, evaluates its economic performance compared to electric-diesel a diesel vessel. Three E-ferry schemes are used evaluation: prototype, prototype excluding development costs, Series 3 which we assume increased production level. The evaluation focuses on construction operation costs vessels by utilizing real-world data that were collected during period complemented provided operator. shows cost higher other technologies, it contributes significantly energy demand reduction. achieves parity diesel-based engine between 5.2 3.6 years when considering different schemes, showing potential promote sustainable operations short connections.