Over 1.5 kW is about a 5 to 20 hp gas outboard: jon boats, fishing boats, small pontoons and sailboats that need to push into wind and current. These usually run from a separate battery bank, which sets how far you can go, so check what the price includes.
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.
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- Elco EP-30#1 of 16Full 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$7,95015.8 kW30 hp90 lb - ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo#2 of 16Full 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$4,1996 kW9.9 hp62.8 lb - Mercury Avator 35e#3 of 16Full 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$4,9504.4 kW9.9 hp47 lb - Elco EP-20#4 of 16Full 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$5,4508.4 kW20 hp85 lb - Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 T (48V)#5 of 16Full review
For pontoons, sailboats and fishing boats replacing a 9.9 hp gas outboard, if you can fit a big 48 V battery bank.
Torqeedo $5,498 Blue Marine $5,498$5,4986 kW9.9 hp49.4 lb - Elco EP-9.9#6 of 16Full review
For pontoon, jon boat and lake owners replacing a 9.9 hp gas outboard at the lowest price, if they’ll source a battery bank.
Elco $3,450 eMarine $3,450$3,4504.8 kW9.9 hp65 lb - Torqeedo Cruise 12.0 R TorqLink#7 of 16Full review
For console boats and sailboats that want 25 hp-class electric power without going to a high-voltage system.
Torqeedo $12,499 Blue Marine $12,499$12,49912 kW25 hp131.8 lb - ePropulsion X12#8 of 16Full review
For console boats moving to electric at the 25 hp class that want trim, tilt and steering built in.
Blue Marine $11,500$11,50012 kW-105.8 lb - Elco EP-14#9 of 16Full review
For pontoon, jon boat and lake owners replacing a 14 hp gas outboard at the lowest price, if they’ll source a battery bank.
Elco $4,950 eMarine $4,950$4,9506.2 kW14 hp85 lb - Mercury Avator 20e#10 of 16Full review
For small fishing boats moving off a 5 hp gas outboard that want Mercury’s warranty and dealers.
Wholesale Marine $3,960$3,9602.7 kW5 hp47 lb - Torqeedo Cruise 10.0 T#11 of 16Full review
For workboats and heavier sailboats that need 20 hp-class tiller power on a 48 V system.
Torqeedo $12,499 Blue Marine $12,499$12,49910 kW20 hp132.9 lb - ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo#12 of 16Full 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$3,4993 kW6 hp53.6 lb - Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 T (48V)#13 of 16Full 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$4,7483 kW6 hp48.9 lb - Elco EP-5#14 of 16Full review
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.
Elco $3,150$3,1503 kW5 hp65 lb - ePropulsion Spirit 2#15 of 16Full 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$2,6242 kW-45.9 lb - Torqeedo Travel XP#16 of 16Full review
For small sailboats and heavier tenders that need 5 hp-class push but still want a motor one person can carry.
Torqeedo $2,499 Blue Marine $2,499$2,4991.6 kW5 hp48.9 lb
