Molslinjen’s new electric ferry, ‘Nerthus’, is now in service, powered by an energy storage system from Swedish marine battery company Echandia.
Nerthus, the first of two new electric ferries commissioned by Molslinjen, arrived in Kalundborg after a nearly three-week voyage from Cemre Shipyard in Turkey. The vessel is now operating the high-traffic summer route between Ballen on Samsø and Kalundborg.
Onboard is a 3.1 MWh lithium-titanate oxide (LTO) battery system developed and delivered by Echandia. Designed for safety, long lifespan, and high charge capability, the system is built for rigorous daily ferry operation. With an expected service life exceeding 12 years, Echandia says its LTO technology enables a smaller installed capacity, reduces operational risk, and improves both cost-efficiency and system reliability compared to other battery systems.
Nerthus will now contribute valuable capacity to the Samsø–Kalundborg line, supporting regional mobility and reducing emissions during the peak summer season.
Image: Molslinjen’s electric ferry, ‘Nerthus’ (source: Echandia)
