ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo
#2 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For sailboats and small powerboats replacing a 9.9 hp gas outboard on a 48 V bank, at a lower price than Torqeedo or Mercury.
Blue Marine $4,199$4,199
The ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo is the better electric outboard motor overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo leads on weight and value. The ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo costs $751 less ($4,199 vs $4,950).
Elco EP-14
#9 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For pontoon, jon boat and lake owners replacing a 14 hp gas outboard at the lowest price, if they’ll source a battery bank.
Elco $4,950 eMarine $4,950$4,950
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo for weight (62.8 lb, 10.5 lb per kW vs 85 lb, 13.7 lb per kW) and value ($700 per kW ($4,199, 6 kW) vs $798 per kW ($4,950, 6.2 kW)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 1.5 kw electric outboard motor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo | Elco EP-14 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $700 per kW ($4,199, 6 kW) | 66 $798 per kW ($4,950, 6.2 kW) |
| Battery 15% | 0 battery sold separately | 0 battery sold separately |
| Weight 20% | 85 62.8 lb, 10.5 lb per kW | 66 85 lb, 13.7 lb per kW |
| Saltwater 10% | 100 rated for saltwater | 50 saltwater rating not stated (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 33 2-year warranty on the motor | 33 2-year warranty on the motor |
Specifications
| ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo | Elco EP-14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Input power | 6 kW | 6.2 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 9.9 hp | 14 hp |
| Thrust | - | 275 lb |
| Voltage | - | 48 V |
| Battery | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 62.8 lb | 85 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | - |
| Steering | Tiller or remote | Tiller or remote |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |