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Electric boat without a licence: what power limits apply in Europe?
No licence needed in the UK, up to 7.5 kW in Germany, 4.4 kW on Lake Constance and in Austria. The limits for UK, DE, AT, CH and NL with sources.
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Licences, lake rules, registration and costs for electric boats in Europe, every rule with its official source.
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How much does a boat licence cost, and do you need one for an electric boat?
No licence needed in the UK; RYA Powerboat Level 2 costs £199–409. In Germany about €380, but electric boats up to 7.5 kW need no licence at all.
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Electric boat registration and licensing: the rules in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and NL
UK waterways want a licence or registration, and electric boats pay less. On the Continent you need a number, rarely an approval. The rules with sources.
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Electric-only lakes: where Bavaria, Austria and Switzerland ban combustion engines
On many lakes in Bavaria, Salzburg, Carinthia and Tyrol only electric boats are allowed, and some ban those too. The list with official sources.
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