For workboats and heavier sailboats that need 20 hp-class tiller power on a 48 V system.
Torqeedo $12,499 Blue Marine $12,499
For boaters moving a 6 hp-class boat to electric on a 48 V bank they choose themselves.
- 3 kWPower
- 6 hpGas equal
- Sold separatelyBattery
- 48.9 lbWeight
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Replaces a 6 hp gas outboard on jon boats and small sailboats
- Runs on any matched 48 V battery bank, not only Torqeedo’s
- GPS range display built in
- Torqeedo’s 5 kWh battery adds $5,199
- Two-year warranty
- Nearly 50 lb before any battery
The Torqeedo Cruise 48V family
Every Torqeedo Cruise 48V model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 T (48V) (this one) | 3 kW | 2.7/5 | $4,748 |
| Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 T (48V) | 6 kW | 3.4/5 | $5,498 |
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 | Cruise 3.0 TS 48V (1322-00) |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Input power | 3 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 6 hp |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Battery | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No |
| Build | |
| Shaft | 15 in |
| Weight | 48.9 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes |
| Steering | Tiller |
| GPS speed and range | Yes |
| App | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this size
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 $3,499For 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 $3,150Compare
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