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Mercury Marine takes charge to validate electric outboard market

17 February 2024 · 6 min · 5K views · Seattle, Washington

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Mercury Marine has expanded its Avator electric outboard line to five models, ranging from the 7.5e to the upcoming 110e.1:48 The 7.5e features an integrated battery in the cowl and a quick-release transom bracket, providing one horsepower with performance comparable to a 3.5-horsepower internal combustion engine.2:14 The 20e and 35e models utilise remote 2.3-kilowatt-hour battery packs, which can be linked via a power centre for increased range and single-point charging.3:02 The 20e delivers three horsepower at the prop shaft, while the 35e provides five horsepower.3:56 Mercury plans to release the 75e and 110e models, offering 10 and 15 horsepower respectively, by mid-2024.4:10 These electric outboards eliminate traditional maintenance requirements such as oil changes, spark plugs, and cooling system service by housing the motor in the bullet.1:21 Pricing for the 7.5e starts at $3,500, with the 20e system at $6,500 and the 35e system at $10,500.5:02

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