ePropulsion X12
#8 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For console boats moving to electric at the 25 hp class that want trim, tilt and steering built in.
Blue Marine $11,500$11,500
3.0/5
For small fishing boats moving off a 5 hp gas outboard that want Mercury’s warranty and dealers.
- 2.7 kWPower
- 5 hpGas equal
- Sold separatelyBattery
- 47 lbWeight
Check price at Wholesale Marine$3,960
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Three-year warranty plus corrosion cover
- Tiller version runs off a single battery with no extra hub
- Mercury dealer service
Cons
- Battery sold separately
- 2.7 kW suits jon boats, not planing hulls
- Mercury’s battery is the only supported one
The Mercury Avator family
Every Mercury Avator model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Avator 7.5e | 0.9 kW | 3.1/5 | $3,510 |
| Mercury Avator 20e (this one) | 2.7 kW | 3.0/5 | $3,960 |
| Mercury Avator 35e | 4.4 kW | 3.5/5 | $4,950 |
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 | Avator 20e tiller, 15 in (1003E011A) |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Input power | 2.7 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 5 hp |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Battery | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No |
| Build | |
| Shaft | 15 in |
| Weight | 47 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes |
| Steering | Tiller |
| App | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this size
Elco EP-14
#9 in Over 1.5 kWFull 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$4,950
Torqeedo Cruise 10.0 T
#11 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
For workboats and heavier sailboats that need 20 hp-class tiller power on a 48 V system.
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