Mercury Marine launches Avator 20e and 35e electric outboards

Marine engine manufacturer Mercury Marine has added the Avator 20e and 35e electric propulsion systems to its range.

The new models join Mercury’s electric propulsion lineup alongside the Avator 7.5e outboard, which launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2023.

Mercury, a division of Brunswick Corporation, says it will unveil two more electric outboard products in the coming months. The firm has committed to the introduction of five Avator products in 2023.

“We’re thrilled to advance our electrification strategy and the Mercury Avator brand with the introduction of the 20e and 35e electric outboards,” said John Buelow, Mercury Marine president.

“Building off the success of the Avator 7.5e, these outboards set new benchmarks for innovation, performance, and connectivity,” adds Buelow. “The investment and advancements we’re making position Mercury to continue expanding our Avator portfolio and soon deliver additional industry-changing, low-voltage electric outboards.”

The 20e and 35e went into serial production in July 2023. The new engines feature many of the same features as the 7.5e, including ‘transverse flux motor technology’ and an ambidextrous tiller handle. Mercury says the new models offer more power and the ability to connect multiple Avator batteries to extend range and run time, plus full access to the Mercury Marine app.

The Avator 20e and 35e outboards generate 2200W and 3700W of power, respectively, at the propeller shaft. The 20e can produce similar acceleration as a 5hp FourStroke outboard, while the 35e generates acceleration that is comparable to a Mercury 9.9hp FourStroke outboard. Offered with tiller or remote steering, both are suited for powering small vessels, including aluminum fishing boats, micro skiffs, rigid inflatables, tenders, and small pontoons.

“Avator outboards are intelligent, electric propulsion systems engineered to deliver a superior boating experience with flexibility to easily extend range and runtime,” says Tim Reid, Mercury Marine vice president of product development and engineering. “Up to four of Mercury’s new 2300Wh batteries can be connected and managed through our exclusive Power Center, which safely merges power, enables communication between the batteries and outboard, and allows single-point charging.”

The 20e and 35e outboards are now available to order.

Main image: Avator 20e, courtesy of Mercury Marine