Elco EP-30
#1 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For pontoon, jon boat and lake owners replacing a 30 hp gas outboard at the lowest price, if they’ll source a battery bank.
Elco $7,950$7,950
3.5/5
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.
- 6 kWPower
- 9.9 hpGas equal
- Sold separatelyBattery
- 62.8 lbWeight
Check price at Blue Marine$4,199
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Lowest price per kW among 9.9 hp-class outboards here
- Hydrogeneration recharges a sailboat’s bank under sail
- Rated for saltwater
Cons
- Battery bank is extra and sets the real cost
- Heavier than Torqeedo’s 48 V Cruise motors
- Two-year warranty
The ePropulsion Navy Evo family
Every ePropulsion Navy Evo model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo | 3 kW | 2.8/5 | $3,499 |
| ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo (this one) | 6 kW | 3.5/5 | $4,199 |
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 | Navy 6.0 Evo (NE-6000-S1) |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Input power | 6 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 9.9 hp |
| Battery | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 62.8 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes |
| 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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