A few months ago Torqeedo unveiled their redesigned line of Travel electric outboards. All the electric outboards in the series got a makeover, but to us, the biggest news was the additional of the Torqeedo Travel XP 1.6kW/5hp electric outboard. We're excited about the Torqeedo Travel XP because it's the first 5hp electric outboard with an integrated battery that fits right on top of the shaft. Until now, the largest electric outboard with a battery that fits on top of the shaft was 3hp. It's a great option for customers who need an electric outboard with little bit more power but don't want the added cost and weight of a heavy external battery. In additional to the higher power output, the Travel XP has a number of new features that we love! The the new Torqeedo Travel is also available in a 1.1kW/3hp model, the Torqeedo Travel S.
How does the battery connect to the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard?
Say goodbye to connecting your tiller and battery to your electric outboard with cables! The new Torqeedo Travel XP battery slips on to the shaft of the electric outboard, and when you slide it forwards, it connects the power and data port between the battery and electric outboard.
How long does the Torqeedo Travel XP battery last?
The Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard is a 1600W motor that comes with a 1425Wh battery. At full throttle, the run time is about 47 minutes, and at half throttle the run time is about one hour and 34 minutes.
How long does it take to charge the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard?
The Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard now comes with a 180 watt AC charger. It takes about 8 hours to charge the Torqeedo Travel XP battery with the standard charger from 0% to 100%. It can also be charged with a 12v charger or solar charge controller, but the charge times are longer.
What is the tilt and trim mechanism like on the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard?
We're excited about this part. I can't tell you why it took until 2024 for Torqeedo to add adjustable trim angles, but they finally have! The Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard now features and anti-grounding mode, where the motor can be down but not locked, so it pops up in the event of a grounding. There are also two shallow water trim angles on the Torqeedo Travel XP, where the prop is still in the water but is partially up. Moreover, the Torqeedo Travel XP has two trim angles for when the motor is not in use, the highest of which brings the motor up 90 degrees to the bracket, ensuring that the Torqeedo Travel XP is completely out of the water, even if your boat has a low transom.
Is the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard tiller built in? Is there a remote throttle option?
Yes, unlikely the older version of the Torqeedo Travel, the tiller is now built in. It can also be angled upward significantly, which is important for some sailors, as the electric outboard's tiller hitting the transom can be an issue. It's also possible to adjust the friction of the tiller, so it can stay tilted up when you take your hand off of it.
The Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard is also available in a remote steering model, where the tiller is replaced by a cap and your speed is controlled with a remote throttle instead. Customers who opt for the remote throttle can hook up standard Teleflex steering, and sailors can opt to lock the motor while it is centered and use their boat's rudder to steer. Unlike the older versions of the Torqeedo Travel motors, you don't need to remove the battery to insert a locking pin to keep the motor centered. This can be done by flipping a switch, without removing the electric outboard battery.
Is there a steering lock on the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard? Is the steering friction adjustable?
There is a steering lock, and unlike the older Torqeedo Travel models, you don't need to remove the battery to put in a locking pin. It is just a button on the back of the shaft! The steering friction is also adjustable.
Is the screen on the tiller of the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard backlit?
Yes, the screen on the tiller of the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard is backlit.
Does the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard have built in Bluetooth, GPS or WiFi?
Yes, all of the new Torqeedo Travel electric outboard motors have built in Bluetooth, GPS and WiFi. Using Torqeedo's app, you can connect your smartphone to your Torqeedo outboard and push updates into your motor. In the past, you would need to bring your Torqeedo electric outboard to a Torqeedo dealer in order to update the electric outboard.
Are there caps for the ports on the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard?
Yes! The lack of covers for the power and data ports on the older Torqeedo Travel motors was something we were not happy about. Now there are caps for the charging port on the battery as well as the power/data port on the electric outboard itself.
Where can i find more information on the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard?
The video below from Torqeedo goes over a lot of the features we have discussed here, and more. Keep an eye out for a video from us on the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard. Once they arrive in the US in April we'll make a video going over some of the features and show you how the Travel XP performs on the water!
When will the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard be available?
We expect the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard to be available in the US in late April of 2024.
Where can I buy the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard?
You can buy (or pre-order) the Torqeedo Travel XP 5hp electric outboard from our store!
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