A relatively young boatbuilder called Sialia Yachts is assembling an impressive portfolio of all-electric luxury vessels boasting some of the best power and range we’ve seen in the marine industry. These Sialia yachts, like the all-electric 57 Deep Silence, offer a one mega-watt-hour (MWh) battery capacity and 400 kW motors capable of transporting a dozen passengers long distances.
Sialia Yachts, founded in 2017, is a builder of custom sustainable yachts based in Warsaw, Poland. It has expanded its team to include minds from around Europe, including the Netherlands and Italy. According to the company website, its goal is to “break barriers and set new standards in sustainable yachting.”
One look at its growing lineup of all-electric luxury vessels, and it’s clear that the company is well on its way, delivering some of the more impressive technology and performance we’ve seen in the blossoming marine electrifications segment. One of the stars of that lineup is the Sialia 57 Deep Silence electric yacht, a 17.6-meter vessel that touts massive batteries, two powerful motors, and impressive cruising speeds.
All while delivering an onboard experience that is plush and home-like. Check it out:
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Sialia Yachts offers seven different all-electric vessels
We highly recommend checking out Sialia’s website to explore its entire lineup of electric yachts, including a 26.6-meter 80 Explorer and 12-passenger 59 Weekender; we will focus on the vessel seen above, the 57 Deep Silence—the flagship model that inspired the boatbuilders’ 59 line of electric yachts available today.
Per Sialia Yachts, this all-electric 12-passenger boat was designed with an “unwavering commitment to sustainability, without compromising aesthetics or functionality.” Sialia has achieved that goal in many ways, delivering to customers everything (comfort, luxury, performance, and zero-emissions) in a 19,000 kg carbon fiber package.
The electric yacht boasts a 1,000 kWh battery pack complimented by a Vripack design hull that maximizes space for the all-electric drivetrain. The 57 Deep Silence is propelled by technology from AMPROS, which includes two 400 kW electric motors. That system also enables AC charging of up to 22 kW and DC fast charging of up to 150 kW. Those components combine for a sustainable and ultra-quiet drivetrain configuration that can deliver up to 390 kW of continuous power and push the electric yacht to speeds over 25 knots (~29 mph). Here are some charge rates and estimated ranges:
Charge Rate (10-90%)
Charge Time (1,000 kW Battery)
150 kW DC
5.8 hours
50 kW DC
17.3 hours
2x 22 kW (3-phase) AC
19.6 hours
1x 22 kW (3-phase) AC
29.3 hours
Speed
All-Electric Range (1,000 kW Battery)
8 knots
114 nautical miles (131 miles)
16 knots
46 nautical miles (53 miles)
25 knots
33 nautical miles (38 miles)
Stalia named the yacht above Deep Silence for a reason. That electric yacht’s powertrain and other vessels deliver 0 decibels of noise, allowing customers to enjoy the serene sounds of waves lapping and birds squawking.
These electric Sialia Yachts vary in price based on a number of factors, including size, model, finish, powertrain, charging capabilities, and extras, but in the millions of euros range and go up from there. You can get a better look at the 57 Deep Silene from Sialia in its video below:
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The World Liberty Financial website arranged on a smartphone in New York, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
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President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto project said on Monday that it raised $250 million in its second token sale, bringing the total amount of coins sold to $550 million.
WLFI, a venture backed by the first family that describes itself as a sort of crypto banking platform, launched in October, weeks before Trump’s election victory. In a document published at the time of launch, WLFI said the Trump family could take home 75% of net revenue.
In Monday’s release, WLFI said more than 85,000 participants underwent so-called know-your-customer verification to gain access to the token sale. Co-founder Zach Witkoff, son of billionaire U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, is quoted in the release as saying that “WLFI is on track to supercharge DeFi,” or decentralized finance.
In January, Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun upped his stake in WLFI tokens to $75 million. A court filing the following month showed that Sun and the SEC were exploring a resolution to the regulator’s civil fraud case against the crypto entrepreneur.
WLFI is one of several crypto projects in the Trump family that are kicking off just as the president is pushing a crypto-friendly agenda. Earlier this month, President Trump signed an executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
According to a memo from the White House last week, David Sacks, the Trump administration’s AI and crypto czar, sold over $200 million worth of digital asset-related investments personally and through his firm, Craft Ventures, before starting the job. Sacks said in a podcast that he “didn’t want to even have the appearance of a conflict.”
At the end of February, the SEC declared that meme tokens are not securities. The announcement came after the president and First Lady Melania Trump launched their own meme coins in the days leading up to the inauguration.
Volkswagen of America announced the initial pricing and trim for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 – here’s the lowdown on the latest rebate.
March 17, 2025: The 2025 VW ID.4 is already arriving on dealer lots, and VW is already offering it with a $5,000 Retail Customer Bonus across all 2025 ID.4 trims. However, the rebate is only available when paying cash or financing at a standard rate, which means it can’t be combined with VW’s 72-month 0% APR offer also available for the 2025 ID.4.
CarsDirect crunched the numbers and estimated that over a 72-month term, consumers will save “about $61 per month by choosing the 0% deal over the $5,000, which adds up to almost $4,400 over the course of the term.”
But if you want a better deal on an ID.4, then opt for a 2024 model, because you can stack 0% APR for 72 months with the $5,000 bonus.
February 3, 2025: Volkswagen has restarted production of the ID.4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant with 82 kWh models rolling off the line. The 62 kWh version will follow later, and all models are set to get additional features starting midyear. Pricing and more details are coming soon.
The 82 kWh ID.4 models stick to a similar trim lineup as 2024. Both the Entry and S trims come in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, while the top-tier S Plus is exclusively all-wheel drive.
Without further ado, let’s get to it. Here’s the meat-and-potatoes pricing and trim of the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4:
Entry
RWD Pro: starting at $45,095 MSRP
AWD Pro: starting at $48,995 MSRP
Exterior features
19-inch alloy wheels on RWD models
20-inch wheels on AWD models
Gloss black grille
LED head- and taillights
Automatic headlights with rain-sensing wipers
Heated windshield (AWD only)
Heated washer nozzles
Heated mirrors
Black roof rails
3-door KESSY® with proximity unlocking
Tow hitch (AWD only)
Interior features
12.9-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment display with navigation and backlit sliders
Wireless App-Connect (AndroidAuto, CarPlay, and MirrorLink) and charging with compatible devices
45W USB-C charging
Intuitive voice control
5.3-inch ID. Cockpit
Volkswagen Car-Net with Plus Nav and Plus Speech packages included at no additional charge for three years
SiriusXM® with three-month Platinum Plan trial subscription included
Manual cloth and leatherette seats
Heated front seats
Dual-zone Climatronic
10-color ambient lighting ID. Light
Auto-dimming interior mirror
Stitched dashboard
Variable cargo floor cover.
Driver assistance features include standard IQ.DRIVE; plus Park Distance Control; Park Assist (Parking Steering Assistant); Dynamic Road Sign Display; and Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights).
S
RWD Pro S: starting at $50,195 MSRP
AWD Pro S: starting at $54,095 MSRP
Exterior features
The equipment set from the entry models
20-inch wheels
Illuminated front and rear VW logo and light line in the front fascia
Premium LED projector headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
Poor weather lights
Mirrors with memory function
Interior features
30-color ambient lighting
Perforated leatherette seats
Door-panel stitching
Heated steering wheel
12-way power seats with memory
Ventilated front seats
Rear-seat pass-through
Center armrest with cupholders
Panoramic fixed glass roof with electric sunshade
Power tailgate with Easy Open and Close
S Plus
AWD Pro S Plus: starting at $57,295 MSRP
Exterior features
Features build on the S models
21-inch wheels
Black roof with silver roof accents, C-pillar, and roof rails
Silver accents on front and rear bumpers
Power-folding mirrors with signature lighting
Interior features
Additional features include heated rear seats
Three-zone Climatronic
Harman Kardon premium audio with 14 total speakers including subwoofer
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Is the hatchback finally coming back? Kia’s first electric hatch, the EV4, looks like the one we’ve been waiting for. It almost looks more like a low-riding crossover on the road, but it could be a cheaper option. Check it out for yourself in the video below.
Kia’s first electric hatch is almost here
We finally got our first look at the EV4 during Kia’s 2025 EV Day last month. Four models, two sedans and two hatchbacks, were showcased.
Both will kick off new segments in Kia’s rapidly expanding EV lineup. The EV4 is part of Kia’s new mass-market electric car lineup, with prices starting at $30,000 and even lower in some markets.
After opening orders for the EV4 sedan in Korea last week, the hatchback version is expected to arrive later this year. The EV4 hatch was recently spotted driving on the road for the first time in Korea, giving us our best look at its bigger backside.
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You can immediately see this is not your average Ford Focus or VW Golf. In Kia’s words, the “EV4 introduces a new typology” for sedans and hatchbacks. And that it does.
Kia EV4 hatchback GT-Line (Source: Kia)
The video from ShortsCar shows the EV4 hatch from all angles as it drives by on a public street. It looks about the same as the sedan from the front, but you can’t miss the extended backside.
While the sedan has more of a sports car-like back end, the hatch almost looks like a mini crossover, and not in a bad way.
Kia EV4 hatch spotted on the road in Korea (Source: ShortsCar)
The EV4 sedan starts at about $29,000 (41.92 million won) in Korea. Although the sedan is built at Kia’s Autoland Gwangmyeong EVO Plant in Korea, the hatch will be built in Slovakia, as it’s primarily aimed at Europe.
Kia plans to begin building hatchback models in the second half of the year. The sedan model will also launch in Europe later this year. It will be offered with two battery options, 58.3 kWh or 81.4 kWh, for up to 630 km (391 miles) WLTP range. The hatchback is rated with up to 590 km (366 miles) range by WLTP standards.
For those in the US, don’t worry. Kia confirmed that the EV4 sedan will launch in the US. However, no specific date has been set. When it arrives, it’s expected to be among the most affordable EV options at around $35,000 to $40,000.
The hatchback will start at around 37,000 euros ($40,000) in Europe. Sorry to disappoint anyone, but it’s not expected to arrive in the US.
Would you buy the electric hatch if it was sold in the US? I actually like the look. It reminds me of a smaller, low-riding EV6. Let us know what you think of it in the comments below.
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