Evoy to Release the Most Powerful Electric Outboard Motor
Based in Florø Norway, Evoy has received a lot of attention for their commitment in developing a 100% electric propulsion system for high-speed boats. They are now expanding their portfolio to a turnkey 150 hp electric outboard motor with batteries.
Evoy delivers turnkey plug-and-play 100% electric propulsion systems to new and existing boats. Since the summer of 2019, the prototype Evoy1 – a Polarcirkel 860 – has been used for extensive testing and optimization of the system, and has now stepped up to serial production. Last summer Evoy1 was baptized by Norway’s Prime Minister, Erna Solberg and set an unofficial world record for production e-boats with 55 knots later the same year.
This year Evoy is focused on the commercial market with an inboard propulsion system for boats between 20 and 40 feet. Additionally, they are working on an outboard system supported financially with 1,8 Mill NOK from Innovation Norway.
The outboard system named the Evo Pro, is still considered a prototype but promises to perform as well or better than its gasoline rivals.
With a more powerful lower leg, it will likely perform equivalent to a 150-horsepower combustion motor thanks to its meaty magnetic torque – 170 Nm nominal, 350 Nm peak (125/258 lb-ft). It should weigh around the 150 kg (330 lb) mark.
It is best suited for boats 18-25 foot for single installments and 25-35 foot for double installments. Testing over this summer and fall will put the final performance figures on it.
“The goal is for the engine to be fully tested and ready for the market in the first quarter of 2021”, says daily Manager and Founder Leif A. Stavøstrand at Evoy.
Recreational Application
Envoy has not yet released the Evo Pro’s range on single charge. It will greatly depend on the boat design. For now, they have teamed up with Frydenbø-Milpro, a maker of inflatable boats and RIBs for commercial, industrial and military use and are targeting their Zodiac Milpro MARK 5.
The MARK 5 is used by cruise ships to take expeditions of up to 12 passengers out from the ships to explore the arctic waters up close. This is their first electric project and according to Milpro, the exploration cruise industry has long been asking for electric solutions. Exploring nature with eco-friendly boats; makes sense.
Evoy’s ultimate goal is to provide electric outboard motors for every application and is looking forward to its introduction to the recreational market.
Plug and Play Modular Sytem
Evoy intends to supply electric motors that can offer “plug-and-play” installation. They intend to provide in a complete package, the electrical motor, the battery including battery management and an electronic dash with 10- or 16-inch screens .
Its battery system will be sold in modular battery bricks in 25 kWh blocks that can be installed in series or parallel to give you 50 or 100 kWh of storage.
Due to the over-the-air updates and programmable system, they can monitor, troubleshoot and update the software onboard. The electric system is designed for several hours of operation per year. The system is virtually maintenance free and affordable to use.
Electric Outboard Motor Options
Along with it’s 150 hp model, Evoy is planning to add more powerful electric motors in the future. The Norwegian manufacturer says it will add 300-hp and 450-hp versions with the 300 being available for pre-order in 2022. The 450 will follow with pre-order expected for 2024.
- Est. 170/350 Nm torque
- Est. 120/200hp engine
- Est. 90/150kW power
- Est. 5000/6000 rpm
- Approx. 330 lbs
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Electric Inboard Motor Options
Also offered, is an electric inboard motor solution. The inboard electric system is designed for +1000 hours per year. The system can be connected to z – drive, water jet or shaft. It is a high-output motor best suited for boats 25-35 foot for single installments and 30-50 foot for double installments. It’s designed for the world’s toughest environments and has been tested thoroughly in precisely that – the coast of Norway. With up to 800 horsepower, power is not an issue.
150 HP
- 120/200hp engine
- 170/350 Nm torque
- 90/150kW power
- 5000/6000 rpm
- Approx. 120 lbs
230 HP
- 230/400hp engine
- 400/800 Nm torque
- 170/333kW power
- 4000/6000 rpm
- Approx. 220 lbs
400 HP
- 400/800hp engine
- 770/1500 Nm torque
- 300/600kW power
- 3750/6000 rpm
- Approx. 330 lbs
In Closing
With electric cars now becoming mainstream, the next natural evolution is boats. Although it might be quite a few years before you start seeing them in your marina, their adoption is inevitable. Electric motors are more efficient, more reliable and far less maintenance. You are pretty much guaranteed that if the batteries have power, the motor will run. I hope I get to experience one in my lifetime. As for the price of these electric powered outboards, well they are still woking on that. But like any newly introduced technology, it will certainly costs more than its gasoline equivalent but that will change over time.
In the accompanying video, Canadian born founder, Leif Stavøstrand, discusses electric powered boats and demonstrates a 900 hp version that he and his company have built, enjoy.
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