It depends on the boat, but generally the difference is minimal. In our testing on a small inflatable dinghy, the difference in top speed was only about half a mile per hour between the standard Torqeedo Travel and Travel XP. On larger, heavier boats, there is likely a more meaningful difference in top speed.

The answer comes down to power output and battery capacity. You can calculate theoretical run time by dividing the battery capacity in watt hours by power output in watts. If you only make these calculations at maximum power output for both motors, the standard Torqeedo Travel does have more range/run time.

But if you compare a standard Travel with the standard Travel battery to a Travel XP with the Travel Battery XP at the same power output, the Travel XP has more range/run time because it has a higher capacity battery.

A small percentage of customers who purchase a Torqeedo Travel XP for use on small, light-weight dinghies have experienced cavitation issues. The vast majority of these issues are solved by replacing the standard propeller with the weedless propeller. Torqeedo is aware of this issue and is working towards both retroactive and proactive solutions.

In short, no. The Torqeedo Travel XP is designed to be used with only the Travel Battery XP. You can connect the standard Travel Battery, but your power output will be limited to that of the standard Travel (1.1 kW / 3 hp). You cannot use third-party batteries or larger external Torqeedo batteries with the Travel XP.

Unfortunately, no. For reasons we do not understand, Torqeedo does not install the propeller, fin or anode at the factory, and the motor fits in the packaging in a way that prevents us from installing these parts before shipping the motors to customers.

You'll need an Allen key and deep socket set to install these parts, and ideally a torque wrench to get the proper tightness for the propeller nut and anode. For local customers who are picking up their motors in person, we can preinstall these parts for an additional fee.

It depends on your use case. If you have a light-weight dinghy, a sailboat under 1000 pounds, or typically operate in calm conditions, the standard Torqeedo Travel is likely the best choice. The Travel XP will move your boat faster, but the difference will be marginal — the main benefit of the extra power on these boats is keeping speed up when conditions are marginal and you're fighting wind, waves, or current.

If you have a fiberglass or large dinghy, a sailboat over 1000 pounds, or you typically fight wind, waves, or tide, the Travel XP is likely the better choice.

There are three charging options for the Travel Battery XP: the standard AC charger, 12V DC charger, and solar charge controller. Most customers choose the standard AC charger, although the solar and 12V options can be nice to have — especially for cruising sailors or boaters who keep their boat on a mooring.

The standard AC charger is 180W, ships in the box with the Travel XP shaft, and plugs into a standard wall outlet. It takes about 8 hours to charge the Travel Battery XP from 0% to 100%.

The 12/24V DC charger is built into the battery — the "charger" is simply a cable that plugs into a standard 12V (or 24V) outlet on one side and the battery on the other. Exact charge time varies with the outlet's output, but a full charge takes at least 14 hours. Great for cruising sailors and liveaboards who want to charge without running a generator.

The solar charging cable is similar — it connects to the battery on one end and uses standard MC4 solar connectors on the other. It works with most solar panels up to 200W. In our testing with a 100W panel angled at the sun on a cloudless day, we charged at about 70W (~5% per hour). A 200W panel roughly doubles that.