BMW and SIPABOARDS have teamed up on a connected, electric stand-up paddleboard that takes cues from BMW’s Neue Klasse design work and adds some really useful technology for the water. The heart of the BMW X Sipaboard hides a 300-watt motor and a small propeller in the middle of the board. Top speed is 7.5 km/h (about 4 knots), but the real benefit is a steady assist when pushing into a headwind or current. The motor also handles inflation before you paddle out – no hand pump required.
Control lives in the paddle. A Bluetooth module, which stood after the Nee Class UI, lets you dial in the Assist, switch to Joy mode (Joy) mode for underboard lighting and haptic feedback, and keep an eye on the system without looking down. When the paddle slips into the water, a return signal immediately reduces the power to the motor. It’s a simple safety net that keeps the board manageable if something unexpected happens.
There is also an app. You can plan routes, follow navigation, check battery status and log your sessions with GPS tracking. Nothing flashy – just the features you actually use.
The ultimate electric surfboard
Underfoot, the board uses an X-woven drop-stitch core for stiffness and stability. The dimensions are 3.65 m long, 0.82 m wide and 0.15 m thick. Weight is 10.9kg (14.9kg with motor installed) and is rated for two people. Designworks has adopted the look and package – board, carbon fiber paddles and accessories – a clean, consistent aesthetic across three color options.
The assembly is well thought out. There are 17 attachment points for click accessories, so cameras, lights, bottles, dry bags or even a small cool box can ride along without improvising straps. LED ambient lighting under the board helps with visibility at dusk and makes boarding easier in low light conditions.
Power comes from a pair of 90 WH battery modules included in the price. Depending on how much you rely on the engine, you’re looking at around 1 to 3.5 hours of assist. From Spring 2026, an expanded setup with two 180 WHOMELES will be offered for an additional €392, extending time on the water to 3 to 7 hours. As with any EV, range depends on use: drive on full assist and barely paddling, and you can drain the smaller pack in about an hour.
Price and availability
BMW offers a lifestyle accessories capsule with add-ons such as an Insta360 x5 and select apparel. The board is now available in the BMW Lifestyle online shop, selected retailers from Sipaboards and bmw.sipaboards.com for €3,990. It’s BMW’s first electric product for watersports and lands with sensible technology, a simple safety setup and enough modularity to suit how you actually paddle.
