Pod Electric Drive EVO

ePropulsion pod drives are direct-drive and maintenance-free electric motors for sailboats and small crafts.

Simple. Silent. Space-Saving.

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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.

Features At a Glance

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Comfortable

It’s virtually silent, so it’s just you and the environment.

Battery Options

ePropulsion lithium batteries are offered in both 1018kwh and 3042 kwh configurations.

Zero Emission

No fumes. No combustion. An environmentalist’s dream.

Maintenance Free

Spend your time enjoying the outdoors… not wrenching and maintaining your motor.

Great Range

Up to 8 hours of run time at 4.8 kmh depending on the gross weight.

Space Saving

Provides more usable space for a more enjoyable boating experience.

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

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Pod Drive Series

Pod 1.0Pod 3.0Pod 6.0
Input Power1kW3kW6kW
Equivalent Power3 HP6 HP9.9 HP
Input Voltage39V – 60V39V – 60V39V – 60V
Recommended BatteryePropulsion E-Series BatteryePropulsion E-Series BatteryePropulsion E-Series Battery
Weight13.7 lbs33.7 lbs68.3 lbs
ControlEvo Remote Control / Evo Side Mount Control / Evo Dual Remote ControlEvo Top Mount Control / Evo Side Mount Control / Evo Dual Remote ControlEvo Top Mount Control / Evo Side Mount Control / Evo Dual Remote Control
Propeller11″ × 5.8″ 2-blade composite propeller10.2″ × 6.7″ 2-blade composite propeller12.6″ × 8.7″ 2-blade aluminum propeller
2″ × 21.3″ 2-blade NAB folding propeller
Static Thrust71 lbs132.6 lbs224.8 lbs
Rated RPM1,200 RPM2,300 RPM1,500 RPM
MotorBrushless DC motor – maintenance-freeBrushless DC motor – maintenance-freeBrushless DC motor – maintenance-free
Hydro GenerationYesYesYes

* 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).

Lithium Batteries 48 V E-Series

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We recommend choosing ePropulsion original battery. 48V E-Series lithium iron phosphate battery is the perfect match for your Pod Drive.

Competitive Pricing

Unit price is as low as $0.5 per watt-hour.

Longer Life Cycles

3000 cycles at 80% DOD.

High Energy Density

70% less weight and space than standard lead-acid batteries.

Made for ePropulsion Motors

Data synced with ePropulsion motors to apply smart operation strategy.

Learn more about E-Series battery

Choose What You Need

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Step 1

Choose Your Power

Pod Drive 1

Pod Drive 1.0

Pod Drive 3

Pod Drive 3.0

Pod Drive 6

Pod Drive 6.0

Step 2

Choose Your Control

Evo Top Mount Control

Evo Top Mount Control

Evo Sidemount Control

Evo Side Mount Control

Dual Control

Dual Control

Step 3

Choose Your Battery

E40 / 2 Kwh

E40 / 2 Kwh

E80 / 4 Kwh

E80 / 4 Kwh

E175 / 9 Kwh

E175 / 9 Kwh

* 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.