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
3.7/5
For pontoon, jon boat and lake owners replacing a 30 hp gas outboard at the lowest price, if they’ll source a battery bank.
- 15.8 kWPower
- 30 hpGas equal
- Sold separatelyBattery
- 90 lbWeight
Check price at Elco$7,950
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Most power here at 15.8 kW, like a 30 hp
- Cheapest per kW of the big motors
- 585 lb of static thrust
Cons
- No saltwater rating published
- Battery bank and charger are extra
- Two-year warranty, void outside authorized dealers
The Elco EP outboards family
Every Elco EP outboards model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elco EP-5 | 3 kW | 2.6/5 | $3,150 |
| Elco EP-9.9 | 4.8 kW | 3.2/5 | $3,450 |
| Elco EP-14 | 6.2 kW | 3.1/5 | $4,950 |
| Elco EP-20 | 8.4 kW | 3.4/5 | $5,450 |
| Elco EP-30 (this one) | 15.8 kW | 3.7/5 | $7,950 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | EP-30 |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Input power | 15.8 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 30 hp |
| Thrust | 585 lb |
| Voltage | 96 V |
| Battery | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 90 lb |
| Steering | Tiller or remote |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this size
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
Elco EP-20
#4 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For pontoon, jon boat and lake owners replacing a 20 hp gas outboard at the lowest price, if they’ll source a battery bank.
Elco $5,450$5,450
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