BMW enters water sports with self-inflating electric paddleboard

BMW has expanded its electrification efforts into water sports through a collaboration with Slovenian manufacturer SipaBoards, launching the BMW x SipaBoards electric stand-up paddleboard (SUP). This innovative board features a 300 W electric motor powered by modular batteries, a self-inflating system that uses the motor for quick setup, and a Bluetooth-enabled carbon-fibre paddle for intuitive control. Designed by BMW Group Designworks, the SUP emphasizes sustainability, performance, and premium design, accommodating up to two riders with a durable, lightweight construction and integrated LED lighting for enhanced visibility. The paddleboard’s modular battery packs currently offer over three hours of continuous use, with plans to introduce higher-capacity batteries in 2026 to extend runtime to seven hours. The Bluetooth paddle includes safety features like automatic power cut-off and a special “Freude Mode” that provides power bursts, haptic feedback, and lighting effects. BMW also developed a comprehensive accessory ecosystem featuring a “click & connect” system for attaching gear such