Mercury Avator 35e
#3 in Over 1.5 kWFull 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$4,950
3.4/5
For pontoons, sailboats and fishing boats replacing a 9.9 hp gas outboard, if you can fit a big 48 V battery bank.
- 6 kWPower
- 9.9 hpGas equal
- Sold separatelyBattery
- 49.4 lbWeight
Check price at Torqeedo$5,498Check price at Blue Marine$5,498
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 9.9 hp-class push for under 50 lb of motor
- Twice the power of the Cruise 3.0 for $750 more
- Saltwater-rated aluminum with anodes for both waters
Cons
- Needs a large 48 V bank to run long at full power
- Two-year warranty
- App needs an extra throttle
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) | 3 kW | 2.7/5 | $4,748 |
| Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 T (48V) (this one) | 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 6.0 TS 48V (1326-00) |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Input power | 6 kW |
| Gas outboard equal | 9.9 hp |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Battery | Sold separately |
| Battery on the motor | No |
| Build | |
| Shaft | 15 in |
| Weight | 49.4 lb |
| Saltwater rated | Yes |
| Steering | Tiller |
| GPS speed and range | Yes |
| App | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this size
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
Elco EP-9.9
#6 in Over 1.5 kWFull 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$3,450
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