Pod Electric Drive EVO
ePropulsion pod drives are direct-drive and maintenance-free electric motors for sailboats and small crafts.
Simple. Silent. Space-Saving.

Space-saving and efficient. Popular with sailboats and small watercrafts. ePropulsion pod drives are direct-drive and maintenance-free electric motors for sailboats and small crafts. They’re space-saving and maximize your cabin space. You hear no noise onboard.
Introducing Pod Drives
ePropulsion pod drives are direct drive and maintenance-free electric motors for sailboats and small crafts. They’re space-saving and maximize your cabin space. You hear no noise onboard. Under 10HP, it’s a market gap of diesel saildrive, and ePropulsion pod drives can satisfy the demand and offer a new option other than outboard.
Specifications

Pod Drive Series
Pod 1.0 | Pod 3.0 | Pod 6.0 | |
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Input Power | 1kW | 3kW | 6kW |
Equivalent Power | 3 HP | 6 HP | 9.9 HP |
Input Voltage | 39V – 60V | 39V – 60V | 39V – 60V |
Recommended Battery | ePropulsion E-Series Battery | ePropulsion E-Series Battery | ePropulsion E-Series Battery |
Weight | 13.7 lbs | 33.7 lbs | 68.3 lbs |
Control | Evo Remote Control / Evo Side Mount Control / Evo Dual Remote Control | Evo Top Mount Control / Evo Side Mount Control / Evo Dual Remote Control | Evo Top Mount Control / Evo Side Mount Control / Evo Dual Remote Control |
Propeller | 11″ × 5.8″ 2-blade composite propeller | 10.2″ × 6.7″ 2-blade composite propeller | 12.6″ × 8.7″ 2-blade aluminum propeller 2″ × 21.3″ 2-blade NAB folding propeller |
Static Thrust | 71 lbs | 132.6 lbs | 224.8 lbs |
Rated RPM | 1,200 RPM | 2,300 RPM | 1,500 RPM |
Motor | Brushless DC motor – maintenance-free | Brushless DC motor – maintenance-free | Brushless DC motor – maintenance-free |
Hydro Generation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* The weight is measured with the short shaft version.
* Price includes a motor and a remote control, battery excluded.
* Price varies if you choose other controls.
* The weight includes an external driver box (for 3.0 and 6.0).
Choose What You Need

* These batteries are 30% lighter than other batteries and are Life PO4 Lithium Metal Phosphate. The standard charger of the E-Series battery is purchased separately. It’s a unified charger that works with E40, E80 and E175. For fast charging, you could use two or more chargers in parallel connection.