EPROPULSION eLite Electric Outboard Motor / 500W / short shaft

Shaft height: Short shaft

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Power: 1.5 HP

with on-board computer

customers like: Weight

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by Roger A.

Small, Light and Easy to Use This motor is intended for relatively short range boat to shore work and it does that really well. For longer trips a larger motor is needed, but for its intended use it is excellent. I have used it on my 2.5m inflatable dinghy, which has a maximum hull speed of around 7kph. On smooth water in the harbour it pushed the dinghy along at around 5 to 6kph at 300 watts and on the speed setting. which is 750 watts at 7kph. The speeds were about the same outside the harbour on a relatively calm sea. The motor is very quiet, so all that you really hear when motoring along are the water noises. As I am use to petrol driven engines, this does give you the impression that you are not moving much, but the GPS said otherwise. As the engine is so light, it is really easy getting it from boat to dinghy and back. No straining or heaving at all. You can also stow it out of sight in a locker. It is very easy to carry. The controls are simple and the accompanying manual explains everything well. The twist the throttle the other way for reverse makes berthing easy. The motor also seems to be well built and robust. My only two gripes are that the safety cord is too short, and that it would be a good idea to put a marker on the twist grip to show it more clearly when you are at zero. I have already sorted those two minor gripes out. As you may gather, I am pleased with it. It will be my main ship to shore motor.

Super quiet and easy to use

by CARSTEN R.

Perfect for short tours Perfect for a quick trip to the beach and back in moderate conditions. It probably won't be quite enough to handle more wind and waves. But it's quiet, easy to use and quiet. Extremely easy to transport. Perfect for me on the Croatian Adriatic.

by Paul P.

Miss Elli is great The little motor was quickly given the name "Miss Elli", in reference to Elite. Runs cleanly and quietly, is easy to handle. We have Miss Elli attached to a line and lowered it from the cockpit of our Etap into the dinghy. Plug in, switch on, and drive off. Twice from the anchorage to land and back, once with a good headwind and waves, are very good. When connected, 75% of the charge is still there. Dock at the boat, lift up with Elli on the line, wipe dry once with a cloth, done. We are very happy with the motor and are now happy to part with the previous outboard motor (heavy, an inspection every year, loud and annoying).

by Inge G.

Top alternative to the petrol outboard motor With this motor, our dinghy can reach speeds of 3.8 knots at the push of a button, without any loud noise or smell. The shape of the motor also gives a certain amount of rudder effect without thrust, but the biggest advantage is the weight - anyone can add 6 kg, even if the anchorage is a bit choppy.

by Felix N.

Product data

SVB item number 31196
EAN 6971312632835
Manufacturer no. ELITE
Description ePropulsion eLite
Type of drive Electric
Power 1.5 HP
Steering type Tiller
Operating voltage 24 V
Watts 500 W
For boats up to 500 kg
Max. thrust 32.2 kg
Trim Manual
Speed levels Continuously variable
GPS No
Adjustable shaft Yes
with on-board computer Yes
Area of application Salt water, Fresh water, Brackish water / Mixed operation
Weight 7.7 kg
Recuperation No
Series eLite
Shaft height Short shaft
Shipping information Dangerous goods

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Product details

The ePropulsion electric outboard "eLite" sets new standards in terms of performance, weight and versatility. With an output of 500W, you can make efficient headway on the water. It also features an impressively low weight and small size.

Low weight
With a total weight of just 7.7 kg including bracket (6.5 kg without), the ePropulsion electric outboard is extremely light and easy to operate. This not only makes it easier to transport, but also to attach and remove from the motor mount.

Removable motor
Because the motor can be easily removed from the motor mount, the ePropulsion is particularly practical, allowing for convenient storage, easy transport and minimum risk of damage during transport.

Adjustable motor shaft
With its four-stage adjustable shaft (401 mm, 362.5 mm, 322 mm and 282.5 mm), the ePropulsion eLite offers maximum flexibility for optimal use in all kinds of water conditions and boat types.

Compact size
The motor not only boasts an impressively low weight, but also compact dimensions (280 x 80 x 890 mm) to help save as much space as possible on board.

Sport mode
The power of the new EPROPULSION eLite can be temporarily increased from 500 watts to 750 watts.

Power	500 W
Km/h	7.5 km/h
Knots	4.0
Operating time	45 minutes (at full power)
Range (km)	5.1 km

Power

1.5 HP

Steering type

Tiller

Operating voltage

24 V

Max. thrust

32.2 kg

Contains lithium

with on-board computer

Short shaft

Delivery contents

EPROPULSION eLITE outboard with motor bracket
Bag
Charger
Kill switch and wrist band
Hex key
Trim pin
User manual
Warranty card
Quick start guide

Documents

Spare parts

Spare part finder

How it works

Product safety

Battery capacity

378 Wh

UN number

UN 3481

Transport class

What other SVB customers have to say

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27 customer reviews

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100% recommend SVB

Advantages
Weight (19)
Battery capacity (11)
Noise Level (17)
Handling (16)
Price/performance ratio (15)
Quality (13)
Speed levels (8)
Max. thrust (5)

Disadvantages
Battery capacity (2)
Max. thrust (1)

by Denis S.

7/25/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 32327 in use on a Dehler Deutschland GmbH - Varianta 18

Use on small sailing boats

The handling, weight, and operation are excellent.

The battery is unfortunately permanently installed, but everything is compact and quickly assembled. Immediate response and rapid thrust reversal.

The only drawback is that the reverse gear is limited to 300 W. 500 W is possible forward, or up to 750 W for a short time in sport mode.

I use it on my 800 kg sailing keelboat in a calm inland lake. It's not really designed for that. But it's a good solution for mooring and unmooring in onshore winds. It also works as a pusher when the wind dies down in the evening.

It's also good that the mounting height can be flexibly adjusted to four different levels depending on the boat, and the telescopic tiller can also be locked at a 45-degree angle.

Advantages
Weight
Speed levels
Noise Level
Handling
Quality

by Nicoletta P.

7/25/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 31196

Exceptional

I was wary because I was switching from a 2.5 liter petrol...but I DEFINITELY changed my mind. Spectacular.

Advantages
Weight
Battery capacity
Max. thrust
Speed levels
Noise Level
Handling
Price/performance ratio
Quality

by Achim H.

7/21/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 31196 in use on a Dehler Yachtbau GmbH - Dehler 33 Cruising

Top, the lightest solution for an outboard motor

Bought it, tried it out, and were thrilled! We chose this model for space and weight reasons, and we got a product that's easy to handle and, of course, powerful for its size. A great product. We'd be happy to order again, even through SVB!

Advantages
Weight
Battery capacity
Max. thrust
Speed levels
Noise Level
Handling
Price/performance ratio
Quality

by Edgar C.

7/21/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 32327

Great for small dinghies!

I use this outboard motor to moor and unmoor my small dinghy (Ixylon, approx. 5.10 m long, 200 kg). The motor is ideal for getting back to the mooring even in calm conditions. The quality, weight, handling, and value for money are top-notch in my opinion, and I highly recommend the motor and SVB's customer service. Although I haven't done any long trips with it yet, the battery should last for about an hour of cruising (not at full throttle). When purchasing the motor, it's essential to measure the submersion depth beforehand and decide whether you need the model with the short or long shaft.

Advantages
Weight
Battery capacity
Max. thrust
Speed levels
Noise Level
Handling
Price/performance ratio
Quality

by Thorben R.

7/19/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 31196

eLite Electric Outboard Motor / 500W / short shaft

Installed on the Takacat 280

The quality and handling are truly top-notch. Operation is child's play. A connection for an additional battery to increase the range would make this motor perfect.

Advantages
Weight
Max. thrust
Speed levels
Noise Level
Handling
Price/performance ratio
Quality

Disadvantages
Battery capacity

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Customers ask customers

Technical question

PETER J. | May 22, 2024

Is it possible to change the battery, and therefore carry a spare battery ?

Answer from SVB customer service

Karen S. | May 27, 2024

Dear Peter, the battery is permanently installed in the engine and can't be replaced. It is only possible to replace the entire shaft component.

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