ePropulsion eLite 500W / 1.5hp Electric Outboard Motor
Small but mighty, the ePropulsion eLite is compact, capable and has unmatched portability. A perfect choice for boaters who need to make short trips and prioritize portability over power and speed.
The ePropulsion eLite is a 500W / 1.5hp electric outboard motor with an built in 378 Wh battery. With a rudder-like design, separate transom bracket, and a weight of just ~15 pounds, the eLite is one of the most portable and user-friendly electric outboards on the market today. The eLite provides about 45 minutes of run time at full power and about an hour and a half of run time at half power, making it suitable for short ship to shore trips or an auxiliary motor for small sailboats that just need something to get home when the wind dies or on and off the dock or trailer. Boaters who often fight wind, waves or current or run a larger dinghy with more than 1-2 passengers often should look for something more powerful than the eLite. The eLite isn't the perfect electric outboard for everyone, but if it fits your use case, we know you'll love it.
Key Features
Light Weight
The Long Shaft ePropulsion eLite itself only weighs 16.1 pounds, and the short shaft version only weighs 14.7 pounds. The eLite transom bracket is another 2.7 pounds.
Unmatched Portability
Not only is the eLite one of the lightest electric outboards on the market, but it's also one of the most portable. Simply click the button on the eLite transom bracket to remove the motor. The tiller folds down, making it easy to carry.
Quiet
The ePropulsion eLite is a direct drive electric outboard, meaning the electric motor is right in front of the propeller. Since the already quiet motor is underwater when the eLite is in use, it's virtually silent to the operator.
Minimal Maintenance
Other than a fresh water rinse after use in salt water, keeping the electrical contacts clean, and being mindful of the eLite battery's state of charge, there is no regular maintenance.
Shallow Water Tilt Angle
The eLite has multiple tilt and trim angles: all the way down, shallow water mode (36 degrees) and all the way up (75 degrees). Surprisingly, not all electric outboards have a shallow water tilt position.
Adjustable Tiller
The ePropulsion eLite's tiller is extendable and can lock off in multiple positions. You can also carry the eLite from the tiller handle when it is folded all the way down.
What's in the Box
- ePropulsion eLite Electric Outboard Motor
- ePropulsion eLite Standard AC Charger
- ePropulsion eLite Transom Bracket & Trim Pin
- ePropulsion eLite Propeller (Pre-Installed)
- ePropulsion eLite Carry Bag
- ePropulsion eLite Kill Switch & Lanyard (2)
- ePropulsion eLite Steering Lock Pin
- Hex Wrench (For Prop & Steering Friction)
- ePropulsion eLite User Manual
- ePropulsion eLite Quick Start Guide
| Maximum Continuous Power Output | 500 W |
| Maximum Power (Sport Mode) | 750 W |
| Battery | Integrated 378 Wh 25.2V Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 800 cycles at 80% DOD |
| Charger | 100–240V AC charger included, 12V charger optional |
| Cooling System | Natural cooling |
| Rated RPM | 1500–1700 |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 45°C |
| Trim and Tilt | 8° / 17° / 26° |
| Tilt Angle | 75° |
| Shallow Water Mode Tilt Angle | 36° |
| Steering Angle | ±70° |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 297 × 75 × 890 mm (11.7 × 3 × 35 in) |
| Transom Bracket Weight | 2.6 lbs |
| Motor Weight - Short Shaft (excluding bracket) | 14.7 lbs |
| Motor Weight - Short Shaft (including bracket) | 17.4 lbs |
| Motor Weight - Long Shaft (excluding bracket) | 16.1 lbs |
| Motor Weight - Long Shaft (including bracket) | 18.7 lbs |
| Shaft Length Positions (Short Shaft) | 15.8 / 14.3 / 12.7 / 11.1 in |
| Shaft Length Positions (Long Shaft) | 21.7 / 20.2 / 18.6 / 17 in |
| Power Output | Speed | Range | Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Power / 250W | 3.7mph | 5.6 miles | 1hr 30mins |
| Full Power / 500W | 4.7mph | 3.5miles | 45mins |
| Sport Mode / 750W | 5.2mph | NA | NA |
Testing data performed with a single person driving an 8ft aluminium dinghy (total weight 117kg), in calm conditions. Range and run time may vary with different boat or load, wind and waves, etc
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