In Pictures: World's Largest Electric Ferry, China Zorrilla, Begins Commercial Service in Buenos Aires

The China Zorrilla brings all-electric propulsion to one of South America's busiest ferry crossings.

Photo by Explorando la provincia de Cádiz on Pexels

The 130-meter catamaran was built by Incat in Tasmania before crossing the Atlantic to its new route.

Photo by Shola Pixel on Pexels

The vessel can carry 2,100 passengers and 225 cars at a service speed of 25 knots.

Photo by Khoi Pham on Pexels

Commercial service links Buenos Aires with Colonia, Uruguay, across the Río de la Plata.

Photo by Alex Stone on Pexels

A 41.2 MWh Corvus Energy battery pack powers the ferry's eight Wärtsilä water jets.

Photo by Eran Topcu on Pexels

The China Zorrilla joins a growing wave of battery-powered vessels worldwide.

Photo by Rakesh Swain on Pexels

Electric ferries offer a lower-emission alternative on short-sea passenger routes.

Photo by Joolsmagools ®️ on Pexels

The catamaran design pairs high capacity with the efficiency needed for all-day crossings.

Photo by Wolfgang Weiser on Pexels

Incat's Tasmanian shipyard delivered the record-setting vessel ahead of its South American debut.

Photo by Rex Whiticker on Pexels