ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus
#8 in Up to 1.5 kWFull review
For dinghy owners who want a 3 hp-class electric at the lowest complete price, buy it with the battery.
Blue Marine $1,650 TB Nation $1,650$1,650
The ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus is the better electric outboard motor overall, rated 2.9 to 2.6. The ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus leads on value. The Torqeedo Travel XS costs $251 less ($1,399 vs $1,650).
Torqeedo Travel XS
#10 in Up to 1.5 kWFull review
For tender owners who want the lightest Torqeedo with GPS range and an app. Budget for the battery, which isn’t in the motor price.
Torqeedo $1,399 Blue Marine $1,399$1,399
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 Spirit 1.0 Plus for value ($1,650 per kW ($1,650, 1 kW) vs $1,999 per kW ($1,399, 0.7 kW)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1.5 kw electric outboard motor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus | Torqeedo Travel XS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $1,650 per kW ($1,650, 1 kW) | 57 $1,999 per kW ($1,399, 0.7 kW) |
| Battery 15% | 0 battery sold separately | 0 battery sold separately |
| Weight 20% | 8 42.6 lb, 42.6 lb per kW | 0 40.6 lb, 58 lb per kW |
| Saltwater 10% | 100 rated for saltwater | 50 saltwater rating not stated (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 33 2-year warranty on the motor | 33 2-year warranty on the motor |
Specifications
| ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus | Torqeedo Travel XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Input power | 1 kW | 0.7 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 3 hp | 2 hp |
| Voltage | - | 44 V |
| Battery | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Shaft | - | 15 in |
| Weight | 42.6 lb | 40.6 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | - |
| Steering | Tiller | Tiller |
| GPS speed and range | - | Yes |
| App | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |