Explore the latest in outboard engine technology with our detailed coverage of industry trends, company news, and recent product launches. Understand the advancements that are setting new standards for power and efficiency.
Building on following success of the success of its previous Avator 7.5e, 20e and 35e electric outboard motors, Mercury Marine kicked off its 85th anniversary in 2025 by unveiling its two largest electric outboards to date at January’s CES technology trade show – the all-new Avator 75e and 110e.
Unveiled at Metstrade by the UK OEM RAD was the new 120kW electric outboard, based on a 400V architecture
Auckland-based marine company Vessev has created the VS-Drive, a submersible electric motor that maintains a steady 50°C operating temperature, even in the tropics
The French manufacturer has announced its new Seaside range of pod motors, already in use and officially launching at Metstrade
A pioneer of the rudder-shaped and encapsulated battery outboard, Remigo has added a more powerful model to its portfolio via a boost function
The US company Bixpy has just launched a new 1.2kW electric outboard with an integral 36V battery giving 72 minutes at full power
Launched at Metstrade, the electric M10 from Singapore-based M10 offers one of the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, as Pulse discovered at Seawork
Entering the ‘affordable’ Formula-4 international inshore powerboat racing class is Molabo, whose ARIES 50kW outboard aims to bring clean power and scalable performance to the racing scene.
Although they deliver higher speeds, lower fuel consumption and greater overall efficiency than competing powertrains, surface drives have never achieved significant adoption in the recreational boat market. But could a revolutionary new design change that?