ePropulsion launches new Spirit 2 electric outboard

Описание: Anglers, sailors and small boat owners now have another silent, clean propulsion option in the lightweight Spirit 2 electric outboard featuring the largest integrated battery of any e-outboard in the under 5kW class.



ePropulsion’s original Spirit 1 debuted at the Metstrade industry show in 2015 as the first brushless, direct-drive electric outboard motor on the market. One decade later the company chose the same exhibition to launch the Spirit 2 as the fourth generation of their extensive lineup.




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More power, Sport Mode, bigger battery



The Spirit 1 is still an extremely popular option for many boaters, but the Spirit 2 takes things to the next level. The power is doubled to 2 kW and can be further pumped up temporarily with a new Sport Mode that provides 3 kW for short periods.



The company did extensive testing with the Spirit 2 using a 140 pound, 11.5-foot aluminum boat – 65 kg / 3.5m) with one person and one Spirit battery on board. On calm lake water the results show a top speed of 11 knots  (12.5 mph / 20kph) using Sport Mode.



At full power of 2kW, a single charge of the 1.5 kW quick connect LiFePo4 battery delivers around 54 minutes of cruising, extending to 1 hour 48 minutes at half power and up to 3 hours at quarter power, depending on conditions.

































POWER (W)SPEED (KNOTS/MPH/KPH)RUNTIME** (HH:MM)RANGE (NM/MI/KM)5004.0 / 4.6 / 7.43:0011.3 / 13 / 2110005.2 / 6.0 / 9.61:488.3 / 9.6 / 15.420009.5 / 10.9 / 17.50:547 / 8.1 / 133000 Sport Mode 11.3 / 13.0 / 21.0Sport Mode can last up to 1 minute
Motor and battery lighter than similar FF outboards



The Spirit 2 electric outboard has been designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of boats and uses – from day sailing to fishing to tender duty – with a focus on combining practicality, simplicity and convenience.



The motor and battery together weigh just over 45 pounds (20.6 kilograms), about evenly split between the two components. That is less than the weight of three leading combustion outboards of similar power for just the motor alone – without a tank or any fuel: the Mercury 5 HP Model 5MH weighs in at 55 lb (25 kg), and the Honda BF5 and Yamaha F6 Portable both weigh 60 lb (27.2 kg).



Handy features to transport the lightweight Spirit 2 include a detachable clamp and foldable tiller. For greater comfort, control, and overall usability, the length of the tiller and its full-colour display can be quickly adjusted. 







The Spirit 2 also has shallow-water trimming, a 90-degree tilt function, kill switch with pigtail line, and an integrated steering lock that secures the motor when the boat’s rudder is being used.



ePropulsion’s advanced hydrogeneration technology is another valuable feature. It can generate electricity while the boat is moving under sail power between 3 and 16 knots and at 10 knots can produce up to 380 watts of power to extend battery life on longer trips.



A 45w USB-C output keeps things like fish finders and lights powered and an optional battery inverter accessory transforms the battery into a portable power station for off-grid use.

The system is fully compatible with ePropulsion’s 48V platform and E Series batteries, and it supports solar charging as well as integration with third-party energy systems, including Victron Energy.

Spirit 2 ‘vision for the electric future’ 



“The Spirit 2 embodies our vision for the future of electric boating,” said Danny Tao, Co-founder and CEO of ePropulsion, “where power and portability go hand in hand. We’ve taken everything users appreciate about the original Spirit and advanced it to create a solution that delivers more power and intelligent control, all with greater portability.”



Since launching the first Spirit a decade ago, ePropulsion has made itself one of the leaders in electric propulsion, due in no small part to its commitment to thoughtful engineering that serves the needs and wants of all kinds of boat owners, both leisure and commercial.







Their portfolio of 1 – 6kW outboard engines and pods across the Spirit and Navy ranges has earned a reputation among leisure boat owners for quality, quietness and low maintenance. In 2023 the X-Series of larger outboards was introduced, with power ratings of 12, 20 and 40 kW and in 2024 the company went in the opposite power direction with the launch of the rudder-style .5 kW eLite electric outboard.



For boatbuilders and OEMS the company develped the H-Series of  60-250kW electric inboard motors for vessels between 60 to 100’ (18-30m) and displacement of up to 200 tons. That in turn led to the I-Series of smaller inboards (10-40kW) that make ePropulsion technology and features available to smaller boats. All motors are supported with the ePropulsion Smart System Architecture (eSSA) and IoT connectivity service.



Spirit 2 will be available worldwide through authorized ePropulsion dealers starting in spring 2026.

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