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ePropulsion Spirit 2 VS Mercury 5HP: Which outboard is cheaper over time?

April 16, 2026

The price gap between an electric outboard and a gas outboard gets a lot of attention. What doesn't get enough attention is what happens to that gap over time. The ePropulsion Spirit 2 costs $4,199. A Mercury 5hp runs $1,735. That's a $2,464 difference at the register, and we're not...

ePropulsion eLite vs Honda 2.3HP: Is a Gas Outboard Actually Cheaper than an Electric Outboard?

The upfront price of an electric outboard is higher than a gas outboard. That's just true. But if you're only looking at the sticker price, you're missing most of the...