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20 HP equivalent · 5 kW
EClass 5T20B — the 20HP electric outboard for a tinny
The most-used boat in Australia, and the most annoying to own. A motor that won’t start after a month in the shed. A tank that stinks out the garage. Fuel that goes off between trips. None of that here — push the button and go fishing.
Specifications
EClass 20HP spec sheet
Two builds in this tier. The 5T20B is the tiller version — the tinny answer. The 5F20LFCTT adds forward control with tilt and trim if you’ve got a console. Configuration shown: 5T20B, 96V, 5.8 kWh NMC 2C pack, 1.2 kW charger.
| Motor | |
|---|---|
| HP equivalent | 20 HP |
| Models | 5T20B — tiller, 39–40 kg · 5F20LFCTT — forward control + tilt/trim, 60 kg |
| Motor output | 5 kW continuous |
| Voltage | 48V DC or 96V DC |
| Casing | 20 HP |
| Weight (motor) | 39–40 kg (5T20B) · 60 kg (5F20LFCTT) |
| Shaft | Short or long — most 3.6 m tinnies take a short |
| Cooling | Water-cooled · optional sealed heat pump (no flush) — extra cost |
| IP rating | IP54–IP66-rated parts · protected under the cowling cover (no air intake needed) |
| Battery & charging | |
| Battery | 5.8 kWh NMC 2C · 96.2 V · 38 kg · ~121 A continuous |
| Current draw at 5 kW | 52 A at 96.2 V · 98 A at 51.2 V |
| Charger | IP65 1.2 kW — draws 5 A, runs off any standard 10A plug |
| Recharge time | ≈3.2 hrs, 40–100% — home from the ramp, plug it in, done by tea |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth — app monitoring (Android & iOS) |
| Ownership | |
| Warranty | 2 years — parts & labour |
| Battery cell life | 10-year expectancy |
| Origin | Designed, fabricated, assembled & tested in Kiama, NSW |
| Component | AUD (estimate) |
|---|---|
| 20 HP electric outboard (5T20B, 96V) | $10,400 |
| 5.8 kWh NMC 2C battery (96.2 V) | $4,400 |
| IP65 1.2 kW charger | $600 |
| Complete system | AUD $15,400 |
Or RePower your existing 20 HP — kit AUD $7,000 instead of a new outboard. Complete system AUD $12,000 — you keep AUD $3,400.
| Other builds in this tier | Motor | Kit |
|---|---|---|
| 5T20B — 48V tiller | $9,000 | $5,900 |
| 5F20LFCTT — 48V helm | $13,900 | $9,200 |
| 5F20LFCTT — 96V helm | $15,700 | $11,300 |
All prices are estimates only — RRP in Australian dollars, ex works Kiama, ex GST, and confirmed on quote. No GST applies on export. Local distributors set their own retail price, so figures may vary near you.
No motor to match? Check the builder’s plate — every boat has one, usually on the transom. It states the maximum engine power the hull is rated for, in kW (and often HP too). Match that and you’re right. Buying new? Ask the dealer for the plate before you order.
Performance
On a 3.6 m tinny
Worked example: 3.6 m tinny (55 kg), 5T20B (39 kg), 5.8 kWh 2C pack (38 kg), two aboard and gear — 307 kg all-up. That’s a light boat, which is why a 5 kW motor gets it up and going.
| Speed | Power draw | Usable (100→40%) | What that is |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 kn | 0.9 kW | 3 hr 52 · 43 km | Trolling, or working a shoreline |
| 8 kn | 1.7 kW | 2 hr 03 · 30 km | Getting to the spot and back, twice over |
| 10 kn | 2.6 kW | 1 hr 20 · 25 km | On the plane, moving |
| 14.6 kn | 5.6 kW | 37 min · 17 km | Flat out |
Usable = 100% down to 40%, how we run an NMC pack. Reserve = we keep the last 40% in hand so the voltage stays up and full power (wide-open throttle) is always there when you need it. The motor still runs on the reserve to get you home — just don’t plan a trip on it.
A tinny spends its life at 6 knots. Which is where this thing gets almost 4 hours and 43 km on a usable charge, with 40% still in reserve — and does it without frightening the fish, smelling of two-stroke, or needing a jerry can under the seat. The 14.6 knots is there for getting home when the weather turns. Estimates for the example above; we confirm figures for your boat.
Built for real water
Built like an outboard, not a pod
Under 10 kW you’ll be comparing us with pod motors. The difference isn’t a detail — it’s where the motor lives. Theirs sits underwater in a plastic pod. Ours sits up in the cowling, above the water, exactly where a petrol engine has always sat.
| Typical pod motor | EClass | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Pod motors have plastic parts, as do some outboards — but on a pod motor those parts sit permanently submerged | Housed up in the cowling, above the water — not submerged in a pod. Built rugged for remote use, where the nearest service agent is a long way away |
| Where the motor sits | Down in the pod, underwater, at the bottom of the leg | Up in the cowling, above the water — exactly where a petrol engine sits. Cooling runs off the casing’s own water system, proven reliable for years |
| Take a hit | Crack the pod and water’s in the motor | Clip a rock, a ramp or a reef and the motor never knows it happened. There’s nothing of it down there to break |
| Drive | Direct drive — the prop turns at motor speed | Geared. The reduction ratio in the leg turns motor torque into thrust — more push from the same kW |
| Shifting | — | No gears to select. No forward, neutral or reverse to crunch — docking is throttle and nothing else, with insane torque the moment you touch it |
| Propellers | Proprietary — order it in and wait | Off the shelf at any chandlery. Standard parts you can actually buy |
| Learning it | A new system, new controls, new habits | Intuitive — it operates like the petrol outboard you already know. Same transom, same instincts |
The EClass difference
Why the EClass electric outboard is different
Easy
- Push-button start — no choke, pull-start or idle
- Liquid cooling for sustained run time
- No seasonal servicing — always ready to go
- Reliable marine-grade electronics
- Water-ingression resistance for real conditions
Safe
- Extra-low voltage — 48V or 96V DC, well under the 120V threshold
- Easy, intuitive operation for all ages
- Kill switch — cuts power instantly if the operator is thrown clear
- Carry handle — 39–40 kg, lighter than the petrol 20HP it replaces
- No petrol, no fumes, no mechanical fuel system
Durable
- Corrosion-resistant marine-grade steel and aluminium
- Motor housed above the water — not submerged in a pod, nothing brittle to crack down there
- Minimal moving parts for long-term durability
- Fresh and saltwater use
- No petrol smell or fuel leakage in transport or storage
Customisation & options
Make it yours
Most of it costs nothing extra.
Included
- Bluetooth enabled — monitor speed, amp draw and battery run time from an app on your iPhone or Android
- Custom speed programming at no extra charge — set up for maximum speed or maximum range to suit your water
- Short or long shaft — tell us your transom and we’ll confirm the right one
Options
- High-torque programming — if you tow, or load her up
- Custom propeller solutions
- Sealed heat-pump cooling — no saltwater flush (extra cost)
- Bigger pack if your runs are longer — 5.8 kWh up to 30.72 kWh
RePower instead
- Reuse the casing you already own and cut waste
- Kit AUD $7,000 instead of a new outboard — you keep AUD $3,400
- Same battery, same charger, same performance
- Fitted by us in Kiama, or by your own licensed marine technician
Another way to pay
Spread it out with Handypay
Every trip in a tinny starts at the servo. Switch to the 5T20B and it stops — charge it in the shed off a normal plug. Spread a complete system with Handypay and pay it off for less than you’re probably spending on fuel right now.
| Motor only | Complete system | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated price (96V) | AUD $10,400 | AUD $15,400 |
| Handypay from — per month / 2 yr | $479.43 | $709.92 |
| Handypay from — per month / 10 yr | $136.86 | $202.66 |
Repayments shown are estimates only — Handypay at 9.9% p.a. on the estimated ex-GST price, subject to approval and to Handypay’s terms. Handypay is a third-party finance provider — EClass is not a credit provider and does not give financial advice.
Everything included
What comes with your EClass outboard
- 5T20B electric outboard — assembled in Kiama, NSW
- 5.8 kWh NMC 2C marine battery, 96.2 V — 10-year cell-life expectancy
- IP65 1.2 kW shore charger — standard 10A plug, solar compatible
- Propeller
- Steering
- Battery cables
- LCD battery display — live range & charge state
- Bluetooth app monitoring — free for Android & iPhone
- Mounting & pre-wired plug-and-play kit
- Remote commissioning support — first-start guidance
- 2-year parts & labour warranty
Why the 20HP suits a tinny
A 3.6 m tinny is the most-used boat in Australia and the most annoying to own: a motor that won’t start after a month in the shed, a tank that stinks out the garage, and fuel that goes off between trips. None of that here. Push the button.
Short or long shaft
Measure your transom before you order. Most 3.6 m tinnies take a short shaft. We confirm with you.
Buying a new boat, or no motor to match?
Check the builder’s plate — every boat has one, usually on the transom or in the cockpit. It states the maximum engine power the hull is rated for, in kW (and often HP). Match that and you’re right. Buying new? Ask the dealer for the plate before you order.
Not sure?
Is this the right electric outboard for you?
Tinnies range from 3 m car-toppers to 4.3 m punts, and what you load in matters more than the hull. Tell us the boat and what you do with it.
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