Best Small Electric Outboard Motors Ranked

10 electric outboards up to 1.5 kW.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Up to 1.5 kW is about a 2 to 3 hp gas outboard: enough for a dinghy, a tender, an inflatable or a small sailboat in calm water. Most are light enough to carry in one hand, and many have the battery built onto the motor, so there are no cables to run.

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.

Full ranking 10

  1. Newport NT300
    #1 of 103.8Full review

    For budget-minded jon boat and inflatable owners who already have or will buy a 36 V lithium battery.

    Amazon $1,299.99
    $1,299.99
    1.3 kW3 hp23.8 lb
  2. TEMO 1000
    #2 of 103.3Full review

    For sailboat and tender owners who want a light all-in-one 3 hp-class motor and value a three-year warranty over price.

    TEMO $3,499 Blue Marine $3,499
    $3,499
    1.1 kW3 hp35 lb
  3. Elco Edgemere EP-3TS
    #3 of 103.2Full review

    For small fishing boats and tenders that want the most range per dollar in a complete 3 hp-class kit.

    Elco $2,299
    $2,299
    1.2 kW3 hp48 lb
  4. TEMO 450
    #4 of 103.1Full review

    For tender owners who row today and want a motor light enough to stow like an oar.

    TEMO $1,799 Blue Marine $1,799
    $1,799
    0.5 kW1.5 hp11 lb
  5. Mercury Avator 7.5e
    #5 of 103.1Full review

    For anglers and tender owners who want a complete electric kit with a big-brand dealer network and the longest warranty.

    Wholesale Marine $3,510
    $3,510
    0.9 kW3.5 hp60 lb
  6. ePropulsion eLite
    #6 of 103.1Full review

    For short tender runs from mooring to dock, where carrying weight matters more than range.

    eMarine $1,169.10 Blue Marine $1,299
    $1,169.10
    0.5 kW-17.4 lb
  7. Torqeedo Travel
    #7 of 103.0Full 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
    1.1 kW3 hp44.5 lb
  8. ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus
    #8 of 102.9Full 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
    1 kW3 hp42.6 lb
  9. ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo
    #9 of 102.7Full review

    For sailboat owners who want a 3 hp-class auxiliary that can steer from the helm or recharge under sail.

    TB Nation $2,150
    $2,150
    1 kW3 hp44 lb
  10. Torqeedo Travel XS
    #10 of 102.6Full 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
    0.7 kW2 hp40.6 lb