The start of a new year is the perfect time for a fresh approach—not just to life, but to boating. Whether you’re tired of unreliable petrol engines or motivated by a desire to protect the environment, there’s never been a better time to upgrade to an electric outboard motor. With instant push-button starts, incredible speed, […]
Despite the rise of electric vehicles on roads, many boaters still question whether electric outboard motors are up to the task. There’s a perception that electric engines are “new” or “experimental,” while petrol outboards have decades of proven use. The reality, however, couldn’t be further from the truth. Today’s electric outboards, especially from EClass Outboards […]
For many Australians, fishing is more than a pastime—it’s a way of life. Whether you’re casting off from the coast or enjoying a peaceful day on an inland river, the experience is about connection: to the water, the outdoors, and the company you keep. Many fishers know this and have adopted electric trolling motors in […]
Imagine this Christmas, your boat gliding silently across the water with zero emissions, no fuss, and total reliability. That vision can become reality—simply by switching now to an electric outboard motor from EClass Outboards. Effortless, Reliable Starts Every Time Forget the frustrating moments of pulling starter cords, mixing fuel, or fiddling with choke knobs. EClass […]
Why don’t people go electric? This is a question that we, as EClass Outboards, have pondered at length. When it comes to boating, electric outboards are better than their traditional ICE counterparts in almost every way. We know that it’s a better boating experience, better for the environment, cost-effective, requires less maintenance, and is safer. […]
The short answer is yes. The medium answer is that there’s an initial investment that pays itself off quickly. So let’s do the long answer and explain. When you first invest in going electric, such as one of our RePower kits, it is an investment. There are upfront costs, and a significant portion of that […]
A lot of people are under the impression that if you make the switch to electric, you have to give up the power of your current outboard and settle for less. Well, we are here to dispel that myth once and for all. We offer models that are comparable to anything in the 8- to […]
As we all try to make greener choices, one of the hardest things to reconcile is that we have to build new things to lower our carbon footprint, which increases our carbon footprint. We need new technology, but making new things is part of the problem. It's a catch-22. And it's one RePower Kits can […]
Electric technology is ready to go, so if you’re not thinking about making the switch, why? What's Holding You Back from Electric Boating? In recent years, the electric revolution has taken the automotive industry by storm and is working its way into the boating industry even faster. Knowing that the switch can help you reduce […]
Proud to be a Finalist in this year's innovation awards. Held by Industry Assocication AIMEX this award is seeking the most innovative marine products with the greatest export potential.We entered our Electric RePower Kits so see what you think of our application below?EClass has designed and offers the World’s first plug and play electric RePower […]
Proud to be a Finalist in this year's innovation awards. Held by Industry Association AIMEX this award is seeking the most innovative marine products with the greatest export potential.We entered our Electric RePower Kits. See what you think of our application below? EClass has designed and offers the World’s first plug-and-play electric RePower Outboard Kits […]
First Sea Trials of Turbo Jet Electric Outboard!! Wow, this went well! We have now done our first sea trials of our prototype 6kW electric turbo Jet outboard and we were very happy with the performance. We used a 4.3M Achilles inflatable with both one and two up and achieved a consistent 12 knots with […]
Australia's first electric turbo jet outboard. Now in prototype from Eclass Outboards
Can your vintage boat convert to electric? The gorgeous 1962 Riva Tritone pictured above - which is the classic Mediterranean power boat (James Bond where are you?) has had an electric motor conversion thanks to The Lanéva electric boat company of Monaco joining with Riva restoration expert Bellini Nautica of Italy to replace internal combustion […]
What if you could change the boat design to achieve double or triple the run times from the same battery? One of the first questions we get asked is how long does the electric outboard motor run for? This isn't really a question about the electric outboard motor - which can run all day. It […]
What if you have a good outboard casing with a busted engine and you'd love to go electric boating? And you are a bit handy OR want to retrofit electric outboards for your customers Eclass Outboards can now offer you DIY electric outboard repower kits We've been working on this one for a while as […]
We love to see all the awesome new purpose-built electric boats coming onto the market. So, we at Eclass Outboards, Australian-Made Electric Outboards, look forward to the Gussies. Excellence in Electric Boat Design. The awards are named after Gustave Trouvé, the French inventor who devised a detachable electric motor propelling his prototype boat ‘Le Téléphone‘ along […]
Electric Boats Voltage Debate Why Eclass Outboards use 96v DC Our electric outboard journey started 10 years ago and although we watched other brands working in 48v DC and others in AC, we knew that the higher the voltage, the less the current draw. We also watched Tesla and other electric vehicle manufacturers go higher […]
Massive savings using electric motor boats With petrol and diesel prices continuing to rise, many boat owners are considering the switch to electric boating. Most boat owners are not aware of how much they are really spending on fuel and maintenance - after all, you just fill up at the service station as you go […]
See our electric speedboat and electric outboards at Electric Vehicle Expo Electric vehicles and electric boats on display, October 1, 2022 Corrigans Beach, Batehaven, NSW, Australia 10 am - 2pm If you are curious about seeing an electric outboard come to the SHASA Electric Vehicle Expo next Saturday, 1st October Long Weekend. We will be […]
Boats with electric motors are good for the planet What would it mean to make the planet the largest shareholder in a for-profit business like our electric outboard business? What would we do differently and what would we continue? Eclass Outboards already have put a lot of thought into how we can contribute to the circular […]
Affordable batteries for electric boats and electric outboards One of the biggest barriers to electric marine uptake is batteries. Most people worry first about the range. The famous "range anxiety" is seen in EV's and now marine electric boats. Well, the outboard range is only limited by the kWh of Lithium batteries in the boat […]
What do you need to consider to convert your boat to an electric boat? As two-stroke and four-stroke petrol outboards come to the end of their life. You don't have to throw them on the dump and contribute to the landfill, we can retrofit to convert it to an electric outboard, using a wide variety […]
Information you need for electric boats This is the question we are most asked. And it's a tricky question for most people as they are used to HP engines and are not sure about what power they need in an electric engine. In Australia, simply look on the boat builder’s compliance plate of your boat […]