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 2.3. The ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo leads on weight and value. The Torqeedo Travel XP costs $1,000 less ($2,499 vs $3,499).
Torqeedo Travel XP
#16 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For small sailboats and heavier tenders that need 5 hp-class push but still want a motor one person can carry.
Torqeedo $2,499 Blue Marine $2,499$2,499
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 ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo for weight (53.6 lb, 17.9 lb per kW vs 48.9 lb, 30.6 lb per kW) and value ($1,166 per kW ($3,499, 3 kW) vs $1,562 per kW ($2,499, 1.6 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 Travel XP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 39 $1,166 per kW ($3,499, 3 kW) | 18 $1,562 per kW ($2,499, 1.6 kW) |
| Battery 15% | 0 battery sold separately | 0 battery sold separately |
| Weight 20% | 42 53.6 lb, 17.9 lb per kW | 0 48.9 lb, 30.6 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 Travel XP | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Input power | 3 kW | 1.6 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 6 hp | 5 hp |
| Voltage | - | 44 V |
| Battery | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Shaft | - | 15 in |
| Weight | 53.6 lb | 48.9 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
| Steering | Tiller or remote | Tiller or remote |
| GPS speed and range | - | Yes |
| App | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |