ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo
#12 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For sailboats and small powerboats replacing a 6 hp gas outboard on a 48 V bank, at a lower price than Torqeedo or Mercury.
Blue Marine $3,499$3,499
2.6/5
For pontoon, jon boat and lake owners replacing a 5 hp gas outboard at the lowest price, if they’ll source a battery bank. 24 V keeps battery choices simple.
- 3 kWPower
- 5 hpGas equal
- Sold separatelyBattery
- 65 lbWeight
Check price at Elco$3,150
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Low price for 5 hp-class power
- 98 lb of static thrust, published
- Short or long shaft, tiller or remote, at the same motor price
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 (this one) | 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 | 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-5 |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Input power | 3 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 5 hp |
| Thrust | 98 lb |
| Voltage | 24 V |
| Battery | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 65 lb |
| Steering | Tiller or remote |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this size
Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 T (48V)
#13 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For boaters moving a 6 hp-class boat to electric on a 48 V bank they choose themselves.
Torqeedo $4,748 Blue Marine $4,748$4,748
ePropulsion Spirit 2
#15 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For dinghies and day cruisers that outgrew a 3 hp but still want a motor and battery under 50 lb together.
Blue Marine $2,624 TB Nation $2,624$2,624
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