Futuro Boats is using Interboot 2026 for the world-premiere presentation of the ZX20 E, an electric version of its compact aluminium dayboat. The Friedrichshafen show catalogue identifies the 6m model as a global novelty and lists a dry weight of 700kg.
The ZX20 E is based on Futuro's established ZX20 platform but replaces conventional petrol propulsion with an electric drive. The builder retains the eight-person capacity, dining area and bathing platform that make the layout primarily a day-boating proposition.
Electric power on a lightweight aluminium platform
Futuro specifies marine aluminium construction, a 2.0m beam and a draft of only 0.2m for the ZX20 E. The company describes the boat as designed both for mobility on land and for use on shallow inland and coastal waters.
The published model information does not provide one universal range figure because battery and propulsion configuration can affect endurance. Buyers should therefore compare the final motor, battery, charging and local certification package rather than treating the electric badge as a complete specification.
A deck arranged for day use
The bow table can be converted into a lounging area, while a ladder on the bathing platform is intended to make reboarding after swimming straightforward. Keeping the hull narrow and relatively light also supports the builder's emphasis on transport and uncomplicated leisure use.
With seating for eight aboard a 6m hull, the ZX20 E is aimed at social day trips rather than accommodation-led cruising. The model sits well inside Leisure Boat Guide's under-12m remit and represents the growing choice of purpose-built electric craft rather than conversions of existing petrol boats.
Interboot gives the ZX20 E its public launch
Interboot runs from 23 to 27 September 2026, and the official boat list marks the ZX20 E as a world novelty. That designation makes this more than a routine dealer display, even though full market-specific pricing and battery choices still need confirmation.
For prospective owners, the most important questions will be real-world range, charging access, towing weight and how the boat performs with a normal passenger load. Those details should be checked against the final production specification before purchase.