DFDS to invest €1B in battery electric ships for the Channel
DFDS is investing €1 billion in six battery electric ships to operate on cross-Channel routes between the UK and France by 2035, with the first two vessels expected by 2030. The initiative supports the company's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and aligns with broader efforts to decarbonize one of the world's busiest shipping corridors. DFDS is collaborating with port authorities, energy suppliers, and governments to ensure the necessary infrastructure and power supply for the electric fleet.
- ▪DFDS plans to deploy six battery electric ships on the Dunkirk-Dover and Calais-Dover routes by 2035, with the first two operational by 2030.
- ▪The investment is part of DFDS's 'Moving Together Towards 2030' strategy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and six green ferries in service by 2030.
- ▪DFDS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Dover, the Port of Boulogne Calais, and the Port of Dunkirk to decarbonize maritime traffic in the Straits of Dover.
- ▪The company is working with French and UK authorities, energy suppliers, and technology experts to develop the ships and secure charging infrastructure in ports.
- ▪DFDS operates five vessels under the French flag and employs 1,200 people in France, including 800 French seafarers.
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Back to NewsDFDS to invest €1 billion in battery electric ships for the ChannelDFDS is announcing a substantial €1 billion investment in battery electric vessels, marking its unwavering commitment to decarbonising maritime traffic in the English Channel.Updated: 26 February 2026 | Published: 14 May 2024Copenhagen3 min readIn the future, maritime traffic in the Channel will be electric. DFDS is today announcing an expected €1 billion investment in six battery electric ships that will be deployed on the Dunkirk-Dover and Calais-Dover routes to carry passengers and freight between the UK and the European Union.The first two electric vessels will be in operation by 2030, while the rest is expected to follow before 2035.“This is an important step towards decarbonising cross-Channel transport.
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