Aerofoils GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Germany, is a spin-off of AUDI AG that develops electric hydrofoil technology for water mobility. The company combines automotive design expertise from Audi with two decades of aircraft design knowledge to engineer jet-powered electric hydrofoils. Its work spans technical domains including jet propulsion, aerodynamics, lightweight construction, electronics, and connectivity.
The company's flagship product is the Audi e-tron foil, described as the world's first and safest jet-powered electric hydrofoil. The craft offers fast, quiet, and emission-free rides above the water surface, positioning it at the intersection of water sports, marine mobility, and electric vehicle technology. Aerofoils describes its approach as a fusion of performance, safety, and sustainability, with products manufactured in Germany using precision engineering.
Aerofoils GmbH operates at the intersection of several industries - water sports, marine mobility, and electric vehicles - drawing on expertise from both the automotive and aerospace sectors. The company's technical capabilities cover a broad range, from aircraft and automotive design to electronics and lightweight construction, reflecting its origins within the Audi engineering ecosystem.
