Torqeedo Travel
#7 in Up to 1.5 kWFull review
For dinghy and daysailer owners replacing a 2 to 3 hp gas outboard who want the most refined small electric. Pair it with the battery package.
Torqeedo $1,799 Blue Marine $1,799$1,799
2.7/5
For sailboat owners who want a 3 hp-class auxiliary that can steer from the helm or recharge under sail.
- 1 kWPower
- 3 hpGas equal
- Sold separatelyBattery
- 44 lbWeight
Check price at TB Nation$2,150
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Only sub-5 hp electric here that takes a remote helm control
- Recharges its battery under sail by hydrogeneration
- Rated for saltwater
Cons
- Control and battery both sold separately, so prices are hard to compare
- Costs $500 more than the Plus with a tiller
- Two-year warranty
The ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 family
Every ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus | 1 kW | 2.9/5 | $1,650 |
| ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo (this one) | 1 kW | 2.7/5 | $2,150 |
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 | Spirit 1.0 Evo (SE-1111-S0) |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Input power | 1 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 3 hp |
| Battery | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 44 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes |
| Steering | Tiller or remote |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this size
ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus
#8 in Up to 1.5 kWFull review
For dinghy owners who want a 3 hp-class electric at the lowest complete price, buy it with the battery.
Blue Marine $1,650 TB Nation $1,650$1,650
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
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