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 2.8. The Mercury Avator 20e leads on warranty. The ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo wins on value. The ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo costs $461 less ($3,499 vs $3,960).
ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo
#12 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For sailboats and small powerboats replacing a 6 hp gas outboard on a 48 V bank, at a lower price than Torqeedo or Mercury.
Blue Marine $3,499$3,499
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).
- Choose the ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo for value ($1,166 per kW ($3,499, 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 | ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 22 $1,467 per kW ($3,960, 2.7 kW) | 39 $1,166 per kW ($3,499, 3 kW) |
| Battery 15% | 0 battery sold separately | 0 battery sold separately |
| Weight 20% | 45 47 lb, 17.4 lb per kW | 42 53.6 lb, 17.9 lb per kW |
| Saltwater 10% | 100 rated for saltwater | 100 rated for saltwater |
| Warranty 25% | 67 3-year warranty on the motor | 33 2-year warranty on the motor |
Specifications
| Mercury Avator 20e | ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Input power | 2.7 kW | 3 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 5 hp | 6 hp |
| Voltage | 48 V | - |
| Battery | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Shaft | 15 in | - |
| Weight | 47 lb | 53.6 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
| Steering | Tiller | Tiller or remote |
| App | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |