Mercury Avator 20e
#10 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For small fishing boats moving off a 5 hp gas outboard that want Mercury’s warranty and dealers.
Wholesale Marine $3,960$3,960
The Mercury Avator 20e is the better electric outboard motor overall, rated 3.0 to 2.6. The Mercury Avator 20e leads on warranty and weight. The Elco EP-5 wins on value. The Elco EP-5 costs $810 less ($3,150 vs $3,960).
Elco EP-5
#14 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For pontoon, jon boat and lake owners replacing a 5 hp gas outboard at the lowest price, if they’ll source a battery bank. 24 V keeps battery choices simple.
Elco $3,150$3,150
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 Mercury Avator 20e for warranty (3-year warranty on the motor vs 2-year warranty on the motor) and weight (47 lb, 17.4 lb per kW vs 65 lb, 21.7 lb per kW).
- Choose the Elco EP-5 for value ($1,050 per kW ($3,150, 3 kW) vs $1,467 per kW ($3,960, 2.7 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 | Mercury Avator 20e | Elco EP-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 22 $1,467 per kW ($3,960, 2.7 kW) | 46 $1,050 per kW ($3,150, 3 kW) |
| Battery 15% | 0 battery sold separately | 0 battery sold separately |
| Weight 20% | 45 47 lb, 17.4 lb per kW | 20 65 lb, 21.7 lb per kW |
| Saltwater 10% | 100 rated for saltwater | 50 saltwater rating not stated (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 67 3-year warranty on the motor | 33 2-year warranty on the motor |
Specifications
| Mercury Avator 20e | Elco EP-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Input power | 2.7 kW | 3 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 5 hp | 5 hp |
| Thrust | - | 98 lb |
| Voltage | 48 V | 24 V |
| Battery | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Shaft | 15 in | - |
| Weight | 47 lb | 65 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | - |
| Steering | Tiller | Tiller or remote |
| App | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |