# North American hybrid-electric ferry expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-american-hybrid-electric-ferry-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-11T08:52:35.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

North American ferry services are expanding their hybrid-electric fleets to modernize operations and reduce emissions.

In Washington State, Washington State Ferries began construction on three hybrid Ro-Pax vessels at the Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Florida. The $1.15 billion project involves vessels capable of carrying 1,500 passengers and 160 vehicles, with deliveries expected between 2030 and 2032.

In British Columbia, BC Ferries has contracted Corvus Energy to provide Battery Energy Storage Systems for four new Summit Class hybrid-electric ferries. These vessels will initially feature 10MWh of battery capacity per ship, with systems designed to scale up to 70MWh to support nearly emission-free operations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Corvus Energy wins contract for BC Ferries' new hybrid vessels

Corvus Energy will supply battery systems for four new hybrid-electric Summit Class ferries for BC Ferries, enabling scalable zero-emission operations in British Columbia.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corvus-energy-wins-contract-for-bc-ferries-new-hybrid-vessels

### 2026-08-05: Washington State Ferries starts building three hybrid‑electric ferries

Washington State Ferries began building three hybrid‑electric ferries with Eastern Shipbuilding, costing $1.15 bn and slated for delivery 2030‑32, the first new vessels in over a decade.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/washington-state-ferries-starts-building-three-hybridelectric-ferries

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