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 3.5. The ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo leads on value. The Mercury Avator 35e wins on warranty. The ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo costs $751 less ($4,199 vs $4,950).
Mercury Avator 35e
#3 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For pontoons and fishing boats replacing a 9.9 hp, if you’re happy to buy into Mercury’s battery system.
Wholesale Marine $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 value ($700 per kW ($4,199, 6 kW) vs $1,125 per kW ($4,950, 4.4 kW)).
- Choose the Mercury Avator 35e for warranty (3-year warranty on the motor vs 2-year warranty on the motor).
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 | Mercury Avator 35e |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $700 per kW ($4,199, 6 kW) | 42 $1,125 per kW ($4,950, 4.4 kW) |
| Battery 15% | 0 battery sold separately | 0 battery sold separately |
| Weight 20% | 85 62.8 lb, 10.5 lb per kW | 84 47 lb, 10.7 lb per kW |
| Saltwater 10% | 100 rated for saltwater | 100 rated for saltwater |
| Warranty 25% | 33 2-year warranty on the motor | 67 3-year warranty on the motor |
Specifications
| ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo | Mercury Avator 35e | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Input power | 6 kW | 4.4 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 9.9 hp | 9.9 hp |
| Voltage | - | 48 V |
| Battery | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Shaft | - | 15 in |
| Weight | 62.8 lb | 47 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
| Steering | Tiller or remote | Tiller |
| App | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |