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
The ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo is the better electric outboard motor overall, rated 2.8 to 2.7. The ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo leads on value. The Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 T (48V) wins on weight. The ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo costs $1,249 less ($3,499 vs $4,748).
Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 T (48V)
#13 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For boaters moving a 6 hp-class boat to electric on a 48 V bank they choose themselves.
Torqeedo $4,748 Blue Marine $4,748$4,748
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 3.0 Evo for value ($1,166 per kW ($3,499, 3 kW) vs $1,583 per kW ($4,748, 3 kW)).
- Choose the Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 T (48V) for weight (48.9 lb, 16.3 lb per kW vs 53.6 lb, 17.9 lb per 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 3.0 Evo | Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 T (48V) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 39 $1,166 per kW ($3,499, 3 kW) | 17 $1,583 per kW ($4,748, 3 kW) |
| Battery 15% | 0 battery sold separately | 0 battery sold separately |
| Weight 20% | 42 53.6 lb, 17.9 lb per kW | 51 48.9 lb, 16.3 lb per kW |
| Saltwater 10% | 100 rated for saltwater | 100 rated for saltwater |
| Warranty 25% | 33 2-year warranty on the motor | 33 2-year warranty on the motor |
Specifications
| ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo | Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 T (48V) | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Input power | 3 kW | 3 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 6 hp | 6 hp |
| Voltage | - | 48 V |
| Battery | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Shaft | - | 15 in |
| Weight | 53.6 lb | 48.9 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
| Steering | Tiller or remote | Tiller |
| GPS speed and range | - | Yes |
| App | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |