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 pontoons and fishing boats replacing a 9.9 hp, if you’re happy to buy into Mercury’s battery system.
- 4.4 kWPower
- 9.9 hpGas equal
- Sold separatelyBattery
- 47 lbWeight
Check price at Wholesale Marine$4,950
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 9.9 hp-class push in a 47 lb motor
- Three-year warranty plus corrosion cover
- Mercury dealer service
Cons
- Power Center and two batteries add thousands
- Only runs on Mercury’s batteries
- Tiller price only; remote costs more
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 | 2.7 kW | 3.0/5 | $3,960 |
| Mercury Avator 35e (this one) | 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 35e tiller, 15 in (1005E011A) |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Input power | 4.4 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 9.9 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
ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evo
#2 in Over 1.5 kWFull review
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Blue Marine $4,199$4,199
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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