Mercury Marine has introduced the Avator 20e and 35e electric outboard motors. They join the Avator 7.5e that was introduced in January and Mercury says two more electric propulsion systems will be introduced in the coming months.
“We’re thrilled to advance our electrification strategy and the Mercury Avator brand with the introduction of the 20e and 35e electric outboards,” John Buelow, Mercury Marine president, said in a statement. “Building off the success of the Avator 7.5e, these outboards set new benchmarks for innovation, performance and connectivity. The investment and advancements we’re making position Mercury to continue expanding our Avator portfolio and soon deliver additional industry-changing, low-voltage electric outboards.”
The 20e and 35e have Mercury’s transverse flux motor technology, a full-color display and ambidextrous tiller handle. The 20e and 35e generate 2200 watts and 3700 watts of power at the propeller shaft, respectively. Mercury says the 20e can produce acceleration similar to that of a 5-hp, four-stroke outboard, while the 35e generates similar holeshot to a 9.9. The new models can be had with tiller or remote steering and are intended to power aluminum fishing boats, small skiffs, rigid hull inflatables, tenders and small pontoons.
The new motors will be available August 29 and retail pricing starts at $3,940 for the 20e and $4,930 for the 35e.
