Newport NT300
#1 in Up to 1.5 kWFull review
For budget-minded jon boat and inflatable owners who already have or will buy a 36 V lithium battery.
Amazon $1,299.99$1,299.99
The Newport NT300 rates 3.8 among up to 1.5 kw electric outboard motors; the Torqeedo Travel XP rates 2.3 among over 1.5 kw ones. The Newport NT300 costs $1,199.01 less ($1,299.99 vs $2,499).
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (up to 1.5 kw and over 1.5 kw), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Newport NT300 | Torqeedo Travel XP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $1,000 per kW ($1,299.99, 1.3 kW) | 18 $1,562 per kW ($2,499, 1.6 kW) |
| Battery 15% | 0 battery sold separately | 0 battery sold separately |
| Weight 20% | 89 23.8 lb, 18.3 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
| Newport NT300 | Torqeedo Travel XP | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Input power | 1.3 kW | 1.6 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 3 hp | 5 hp |
| Thrust | 110 lb | - |
| Voltage | 36 V | 44 V |
| Battery | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Shaft | 24.6 in | 15 in |
| Weight | 23.8 lb | 48.9 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
| Steering | Tiller | Tiller or remote |
| GPS speed and range | - | Yes |
| App | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |