Propulsion: Spirit 2 from Epropulsion, compact electric outboard with boost mode
Hauke Schmidt
· 23.12.2025
With the Spirit 2, Epropulsion is launching the second generation of its compact electric outboard series. The motor has an output of two kilowatts and a boost mode with three kilowatts. Market launch is in spring 2026.
With the Spirit 2, the Chinese manufacturer is updating its successful Spirit series ten years after the company was founded. Compared to the predecessor model, the power output has increased from one kilowatt to two kilowatts, while the newly introduced boost mode delivers up to three kilowatts for a short time. The battery increases from 1,276 watt hours to 1,539 watt hours - the largest in this class according to the manufacturer. The system is based on the 48-volt platform from Epropulsion and is compatible with E-Series batteries as well as solar charging and third-party systems such as Victron Energy. The Spirit 2 is aimed at owners of dinghies and smaller sailing boats who are looking for electric outboards as an alternative to combustion engines.
Lightweight design with Quick-Connect battery
The motor is said to weigh 10.2 kilograms and the battery 10.4 kilograms. A removable clamp bracket, a foldable tiller and the Quick-Connect battery system are designed to simplify transport, installation and storage. The battery can be easily removed for charging or for transfer from the boat to the dinghy and automatically locks onto the motor.
Hydrogeneration and USB charging output
The Spirit 2 is equipped with Epropulsion's hydrogeneration technology, which generates electricity when sailing or towing between three and 16 knots. At ten knots, the system is said to deliver up to 380 watts; at six knots, it is said to deliver 100 watts. A 45-watt USB-C output enables devices such as smartphones or tablets to be charged directly on the motor. An optional inverter can transform the Spirit battery into a portable power station and supply 230-volt devices.
For dinghies and small cruisers
According to the manufacturer, the Spirit 2 reaches a top speed of 9.5 knots at full load. A full charge lasts for 54 minutes at full power, one hour and 48 minutes at half power and up to three hours at quarter power - depending on the conditions. As with most electric outboards, the range roughly doubles between full throttle, half throttle and quarter throttle. So if you take it easy, you can go much further. Epropulsion specifies charging times of eight hours for the standard charger. With the optional quick charger, the energy storage system can be topped up in two hours. According to the manufacturer, the motor is suitable for applications ranging from day sailing and fishing to dinghy propulsion. The Spirit 2 should be available in spring 2026. The version with a tiller will cost around 3000 euros. If you want to operate the motor with a remote control, you can order it without a tiller and then pay around 2700 euros.
- Motor: 2 kW continuous power, boost mode 3 kW
- Battery: 1,539 Wh, Quick-Connect system, removable
- Weight: motor 10.2 kg, battery 10.4 kg, total 20.6 kg
- Voltage: 48 V, compatible with E-Series batteries, solar charging, Victron Energy
- Maximum speed: 9.5 kn (manufacturer's specification)
- Running time: 54 min (full load), 1 h 48 min (half power), up to 3 h (quarter power)
- Hydrogeneration: up to 380 W at 10 kn (between 3-16 kn)
- USB output: 45 W USB-C
