Spirit 1.0 Evo is a portable 1kW electric outboard (equivalent to a 3hp gas motor). It features a large 1276Wh, integrated, lithium polymer battery for long range. It’s quiet, lightweight, and clean power.
Unlike it’s little brother, the Spirit 1.0 Plus, the Evo version offers hydrogeneration. Like regenerative braking on a Tesla, this extends the runtime/range by recharging the battery while sailing at speeds above above 4 knots. As such, the Spirit 1.0 Evo is ideally suited to sailboats up to 3,300lbs (1,500kg). Note that hydrogeneration only works with ePropulsion batteries.
Additional improvements above the Spirit 1.0 Plus include remote steering and remote wireless throttle capability, optional wireless remote safety wristband (connect up to 8), and a backlit display on the tiller with a richer set of real-time data. Choose the option with the top-mount or side-mount remote wireless throttle to use with a steering wheel rather than a tiller.
Like all ePropulsion motors, the Spirit 1.0 Evo is suitable for freshwater and saltwater, and because it requires no gasoline, it provides clean power with no emissions, no oil slicks and no noxious fumes. Stow in the trunk of your car without worry of spills or smell.
It’s also virtually silent, peaking at only 55dB on full throttle (which is as loud as a normal conversation). The Spirit 1.0 Evo is a direct drive motor so there are very few moving parts and no friction noise. This results an extremely quiet and lightweight (19kg/42lbs) motor that is virtually maintenance-free. Simply charge the battery from any standard 110V outlet or charge with the optional solar panel charger (even while motor is running) or from any 12V source with the 12V charger.
