Bosch Engineering Unveils Complete Electric Drive Solution for Marine Applications with Record Power Density and Plug-and-Play Integration

Bosch Engineering Unveils Complete Electric Drive Solution for Marine Applications with Record Power Density and Plug-and-Play Integration

(IN BRIEF) Bosch Engineering has launched the Electric Drive for Marine applications (EDM), a comprehensive plug-and-play solution designed to simplify the electrification of recreational and commercial vessels. Delivering 160 hp and a record-setting power density of 0.7 kW/kg, the EDM integrates the motor, gearbox, inverter, cooling system, and electronics into one compact unit. Its modular design enables easy installation and scalability, while advanced features like guided diagnostics and over-the-air connectivity enhance usability. Developed using automotive-grade components, the system ensures high quality and reliability. The EDM will be showcased at METSTRADE 2025 in Amsterdam, highlighting Bosch Engineering’s growing role in sustainable marine propulsion.

(PRESS RELEASE) ABSTATT, 12-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Bosch Engineering has introduced its new Electric Drive for Marine applications (EDM), a fully integrated plug-and-play system designed to simplify and accelerate the electrification of recreational boats and small commercial vessels. Combining cutting-edge automotive technology with marine engineering expertise, the EDM offers a compact, high-performance solution that delivers exceptional efficiency, flexibility, and ease of integration.

At the heart of the EDM is a powerful electric inboard motor that produces 160 hp (continuous) and achieves a power density of around 0.7 kW/kg, setting a new performance benchmark for electric drives in its class. The entire system weighs only about 180 kg, combining the motor, gearbox, inverter, on-board charger, cooling system, and control electronics into one compact unit. Bosch Engineering’s “one-stop” approach ensures that all key components — from high- and low-voltage cabling to control displays — are supplied as part of a unified system, minimizing installation complexity and engineering time.

“The EDM is designed as a plug-and-play solution, for which we supply the complete electric inboard motor and additional system components from a single source,” said Philipp Kurek, responsible for off-highway and maritime solutions at Bosch Engineering. “We thus provide a simple and efficient means of electrification using a clean, quiet, yet powerful drive.”

The compact design allows for straightforward integration into existing hulls or as a retrofit for conventional combustion engines. For vessels with limited space, Bosch offers a variant with separately mounted components that can be flexibly arranged within the engine compartment. Furthermore, two EDM units can be combined to form a twin drive system with dual propellers for higher output requirements.

Thermal management plays a central role in the EDM system. It ensures efficient temperature control for both the integrated drive and the high-voltage battery, which users can select according to their specific needs. The EDM’s standardized communication interface guarantees compatibility with various high-voltage batteries on the market, offering shipbuilders flexibility in system configuration. The integrated charger simplifies connection to the vessel’s electrical architecture, while the cockpit display provides real-time drive data and operational insights.

Advanced features such as guided fault diagnostics, intelligent system responses, and optional over-the-air (OTA) connectivity make maintenance and updates faster and more efficient. OTA functions also enable remote monitoring and software optimization, reducing downtime for fleet operators and shipbuilders.

Bosch Engineering supports customers throughout the entire electrification process — from design and installation to commissioning — drawing on decades of expertise in automotive electrification and marine propulsion. All EDM components are derived from Bosch’s proven automotive production lines, ensuring high durability and quality standards consistent with passenger car and commercial vehicle systems.

Alongside the EDM, Bosch Engineering offers its Electric Drive System Platform (EDSP), a modular alternative for maritime electrification that allows individual drive components such as the motor, gearbox, inverter, and control unit to be configured according to specific requirements. The company also plans to expand the EDM range to higher performance classes, enabling the electrification of larger and heavier vessels in the future.

The EDM will make its world debut at METSTRADE 2025 in Hall 7, Stand 07.218, demonstrating Bosch’s commitment to sustainable and high-performance marine mobility.

Press photos and infocharts are available on the Bosch Media Service at www.boschpress.com.

Contact person for press inquiries:
Cornelia Dürr
Phone: +49 7062 911-1986
E-mail: Cornelia.Duerr@de.bosch.com

Mobility is the largest Bosch Group business sector. It generated sales of 55.8 billion euros in 2024, and thus contributed around 62 percent of total sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading mobility suppliers. Bosch Mobility pursues a vision of mobility that is safe, sustainable, and exciting. For its customers, the outcome is integrated mobility solutions. The business sector’s main areas of activity are electrification, software and services, semiconductors and sensors, vehicle computers, advanced driver assistance systems, systems for vehicle dynamics control, repair-shop concepts, as well as technology and services for the automotive aftermarket and fleets. Bosch is synonymous with important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine management, the ESP anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology.

About Bosch Engineering GmbH
Bosch Engineering GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH and is head-quartered in Abstatt, Germany. As a systems development partner to the automotive industry since 1999, the company offers development services for powertrains, safety and convenience systems, and electrical and electronic systems – from the original concept to series production. Specialized in electronics and software, it draws on Bosch’s proven large-scale series production technology to develop tailored solutions for a wide variety of applications in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, off-highway and recreational vehicles, and in rail applications, ships, and industry. Bosch Engineering GmbH also coordinates all the Bosch Group’s motorsports activities.

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The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 418,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). The company generated sales of 90.3 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 490 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 87,000 associates in research and development.

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