TEMO 450
#4 in Up to 1.5 kWFull review
For tender owners who row today and want a motor light enough to stow like an oar.
TEMO $1,799 Blue Marine $1,799$1,799
The TEMO 450 is the better electric outboard motor overall, rated 3.1 to 2.6. The TEMO 450 leads on weight and warranty. The Torqeedo Travel XS wins on value. The Torqeedo Travel XS costs $400 less ($1,399 vs $1,799).
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 TEMO 450 for weight (11 lb, 24.4 lb per kW vs 40.6 lb, 58 lb per kW) and warranty (3-year warranty on the motor vs 2-year warranty on the motor).
- Choose the Torqeedo Travel XS for value ($1,999 per kW ($1,399, 0.7 kW) vs $3,998 per kW ($1,799, 0.5 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 | TEMO 450 | Torqeedo Travel XS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 14 $3,998 per kW ($1,799, 0.5 kW) | 57 $1,999 per kW ($1,399, 0.7 kW) |
| Battery 15% | 50 battery included, capacity not published (neutral score used) | 0 battery sold separately |
| Weight 20% | 69 11 lb, 24.4 lb per kW | 0 40.6 lb, 58 lb per kW |
| Saltwater 10% | 50 saltwater rating not stated (neutral score used) | 50 saltwater rating not stated (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 67 3-year warranty on the motor | 33 2-year warranty on the motor |
Specifications
| TEMO 450 | Torqeedo Travel XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Input power | 0.5 kW | 0.7 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 1.5 hp | 2 hp |
| Thrust | 26 lb | - |
| Voltage | 25 V | 44 V |
| Battery | Included | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Shaft | - | 15 in |
| Weight | 11 lb | 40.6 lb |
| Steering | Tiller | Tiller |
| GPS speed and range | - | Yes |
| App | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |