Echandia Selected to Provide Maritime Battery Systems for San Francisco Bay Ferry's Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry Program
Echandia, the leading Swedish supplier of safe maritime battery systems, has been selected to supply maritime battery systems for San Francisco Bay Ferry's Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry Program. This project marks a significant step towards advancing zero-emission water transit in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This is a milestone achievement for our expansion into the North American market. This is so far probably the most prestigious maritime electrification project in the world to be a part of, and I think many others will look at this project as a benchmark moving forward. This really is a testament to the quality and safety of our battery systems
says Fredrik Hellström, CEO of Echandia.
As part of the REEF Program, San Francisco Bay Ferry is set to introduce a fleet of battery electric ferries, the first zero-emission high speed ferries in the USA. The first phase of this project includes the deployment of three 150-passenger battery electric ferries to operate on a network connecting emerging waterfront neighborhoods in San Francisco, and two 400-passenger battery electric ferries serving current SF Bay Ferry routes in Oakland and Alameda. The first REEF vessel is expected to enter service in 2026, with the initial battery systems scheduled for delivery in Q2 2025.
SF Bay Ferry and its REEF integration team is also working on designs for a new electric charging float for the Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal. The float will have energy storage via battery banks to allow for rapid charging during dwell times at the terminal.
In July, Echandia announced the opening of a production facility in Marysville, WA. This facility will ensure that the San Francisco Bay’s new zero-emission vessels are powered with American-made batteries and FTA compliant. This means that Echandias battery systems will meet Buy America provisions, which require a certain percentage of the product's components to be manufactured in the United States.
We’re proud to be working with Echandia to advance the nation’s first high-speed, high-capacity battery electric ferries in the United States. “Among the many benefits of our program will be the creation of new jobs and the expansion of the US zero-emission maritime industry. By opening this new facility, Echandia is helping us realize those benefits.
says Seamus Murphy, Executive Director of San Francisco Bay Ferry.
Echandia has rapidly grown to become one of the world's leading maritime battery system providers, having delivered nearly 70 systems for electrification projects globally. Echandia's battery systems are recognized as the safest, most resilient, and longest-lasting maritime battery systems available.
ABOUT ECHANDIA
Echandia is a market-leading supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, delivering safe and resilient energy solutions for demanding vessel operations. Designed in Scandinavia and built on proven LTO technology, our systems enable fast charging, smooth zero-emission performance, and long service life in harsh marine environments. Headquartered in Sweden, with offices in North America, the UK, Singapore, China, and Denmark, we serve customers across the globe and are trusted by shipbuilders and operators for our compact footprint, high reliability, and minimal degradation over time. To date, we have sold more than 115 systems for electrification projects across the marine industry. By reducing fuel consumption and lowering operating costs, our solutions support sustainable shipping and long-term economic efficiency, helping accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to zero-emission operations.
MEDIA CONTACT
Johan Winlund, Head of Communication & PR at Echandia
+46 76 117 55 41 • johan.winlund@echandia.com
Related news
November 13, 2025
Echandia selected to supply new battery system for Ellen.
Echandia has been selected to deliver a new battery system for E/F Ellen, operated by Ærøfærgerne in Denmark. Echandia will supply a 3.2 MWh LTO battery system to replace the previous 4.3 MWh NMC system. The new system is designed for a 15-year lifetime and features multiple daily fast-charging cycles at high efficiency.
January 13, 2026
Echandia to deliver battery system for India’s first fully electric tugboat at Kandla Port
Echandia has been selected to supply the battery system for India’s first fully electric tug, to be deployed at Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port) as part of the Government of India’s Green Tug Transition Program. The vessel will be equipped with a 4.4 MWh Echandia battery system, enabling zero-emission operation at one of India’s most important port hubs