BMW introduced the electric watercraft THE ICON, which offers ultra comfort and magnificent views. The vehicle in question may be the favorite of the ‘rich’ who are passionate about the sea.
Although we all think of fast, comfortable and expensive cars when it comes to BMW, the German automotive giant came up with an unexpected vehicle at the Cannes Film Festival. The electric watercraft, which we can also call the ‘next generation yacht concept’ THE ICONBMW, which showed the sea lovers and celebrities, was greatly appreciated.
Before moving on to its technical specifications, to talk about its design; THE ICON, Oscar-winning composer who composed the soundtracks for many unforgettable films with German boat builder TYDE, from Interstellar to Batman: The Dark Knight Hans ZimmerIt bears the signature of . As you can see from here, THE ICON’s design includes art as well as functionality.
Artwork floating in front of you: THE ICON
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call THE ICON a floating five-star hotel room. Covered with glass on all four sides In this way, THE ICON offers a panoramic sea view. When viewed from the outside, the vehicle, which looks like it was created by putting a glass cage between two huge boat wings, offers a magnificent view when it is inside.
As you can see from its photos, THE ICON was designed for those who do not want to compromise on luxury and comfort on the sea. The vehicle, which serves 5-6 guests at the same time, has a comfortable seating area, a marble floor, panoramic glass wall and ceiling and promises a quiet ride.
Instead of the sound of the engine, only the sound of the waves…
The silent voyage detail is important because THE ICON is an electric vehicle unlike other watercraft. With its electric motors and battery under its body 488-560 km range offers. Thanks to the advantage of the electric motor, when you set sail with THE ICON, you only hear the sound of seagulls and waves.
Such a modern vehicle, of course, is not steered like classical boats. 32 inch Having a 6K touchscreen control panel, THE ICON offers features such as voice command and digital display in addition to its modern control panel.
Speaking of technical features; Let’s point out that this floating 5-star hotel has a length of about 13 meters and a width of 4.5 meters. 56 km/h top speed Although it is possible to reach it, it is recommended to travel at an average speed of 44 km / h for a comfortable journey and longer range. Keep in mind if you are considering buying… Yes…
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https://www.bmw.com/en/electric-future/the-icon-electromobililty-on-the-water.html