There are approximately 13 million registered boats in the U.S. today. If only 5% of them repowered with electric, 1 billion pounds of CO2 emissions would be eliminated*
*Calculated based upon an average of 64 gallons of fuel consumed per vessel
Electric Motor Benefits
Elco Outboard Electric Benefits
- Zero emissions
- Cruise all day and charge the batteries over night for just pennies
- Traditional outboard design fits standard motor mounts
- Smooth running with consistent power throughout the speed range
- Reliable and durable, with less maintenance required
- Equipped with emergency stop switch
- Multiple safety precautions including: over-speed protection, overload protection, temperature protection, over-voltage and over-current protection
- A built-in “Get Home Safe” battery alert system
Elco Inboard Electric Benefits
- One moving part
- Minimal maintenance
- No exhaust fumes, so motors run cool and eliminate heat in the cabin
- Silent operation with zero noise pollution
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Motors fit most standard engine mounts
- Never needs a tune-up; no need to winterize
- Available for conventional shaft connection applications and sail drive units
- The suggested service life of more than 50,000 hours before scheduled maintenance
- More than 3X the cruising range in a hybrid system than an equivalent diesel engine
