ePropulsion launches ‘next-generation’ electric outboard

The outboard is being launched at the Metstrade event today, marking ‘an important milestone’ in the company’s development of clean, efficient marine propulsion.

Powered by a 2kW motor, the outboard is lightweight but robust and has a 3kW Boost Mode to deliver extra power when required, the company says.

It is also paired with a 1,500Wh quick-connect battery, the largest in its class, to extend range and performance.

“Spirit 2 embodies our vision for the future of electric boating, where power and portability go hand in hand,” said Danny Tao, co-founder and CEO of ePropulsion. “We’ve taken everything users appreciated about the original Spirit and advanced it further to create a solution that delivers greater power, enhanced portability, and intelligent control. It’s built to elevate the on-water experience for boaters everywhere.”

The motor and battery combined weigh just 20.6kg and new features include a detachable clamp, foldable tiller and the quick-connect battery system.

“A number of functional upgrades make the Spirit 2 ideal for practical, everyday boating,” says Tao. “These include shallow-water trimming, a 90-degree tilt function, an integrated steering lock and a kill switch with pigtail line for added safety. The motor also includes ePropulsion’s advanced hydro-generation technology, which produces electricity while sailing between 3 and 16 knots. It can generate up to 380 watts at 10 knots, extending the battery life during longer trips.”

The outboard has a top speed of 9.5 knots and can cruise at full power on a single charge for around 54 minutes, extending to 1 hour 48 at half power and up to three hours at quarter.

ePropulsion, which is based in Hong Kong, has been a Seawork exhibitor since 2023. It has twice won Innovation Awards at the event in the Power & Propulsion category.