Switzerland unveils the world’s first e‑skis

A Swiss company has launched the E‑Skimo, a pair of battery‑powered skis designed to help even less experienced skiers.

This content was published on March 7, 2026 - 09:00

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Alexandra Gföhler

Deutsch

Die ersten E-Ski der Welt – genial oder lächerlich? Original
Français

La Suisse présente les premiers skis électriques au monde
Italiano

La Svizzera presenta i primi sci elettrici al mondo

The first models went on sale this winter, but the idea hasn’t convinced everyone.

Watch our video to see how the e‑skis work and why critics say the technology may not be as clever as it sounds.

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