The standard for powerful electric outboards

The Cruise R models come with a whole set of superlatives:

As all Torqeedo outboards, they are by far the highest efficiency outboards in their power class. This feature is especially important for strong outboards, if you want to avoid carrying excessive amounts of batteries. With an overall efficiency of 51% they transform over half of the energy supplied by the batteries into propulsive power (measured after all losses, including propeller losses).

As far as we know, this value is substantially higher compared to any other manufacturer on the market. The models are waterproof (IP 67), protected against submersion for at least 1 hour.

They are equipped with our onboard computer and GPS, calculating the remaining range based on power consumption, speed and reading the attached external batteries.

They offer by far the best power-to-weight ratio among all electric outboards.
And they certainly offer the best price-performance ratio of the industry in this power class.

Battery supply: The Cruise 2.0 R requires a battery voltage of 24 V, the Cruise 4.0 R requires 48 V. We recommend a battery supply of batteries with at least 180 Ah capacity each. Lead-based batteries are not resistant to high current, i.e. the capacities indicated on the casing are not available when the batteries are to be fully discharged in a short time (e.g. 1 or 2 hours). For this reason, you should allow for sufficient reserves. Alternatively, the Cruise 2.0 R can also be run with at least one lithium-manganese battery from the Torqeedo Power series. The Cruise 4.0 R can be run with two batteries from the Torqeedo Power series.

Connection to remote throttle/steering: The motor is designed for connection with a standard remote steering system (e.g. Teleflex). Included in the delivery are a guide tube which runs through the transom bracket as well as a link arm. Also, included is a remote throttle control with integrated on-board information display.

Tiller control: Not available for this model. See details on our tiller version of the Cruise 2.0 above.

On-board information system: The computer integrated in the remote throttle control analyses and combines information received from the motor, batteries and GPS. While the motor and GPS data are very accurate, the battery information is based on estimates which can vary according to the connected battery type, age and capacity in each case. The indications of battery charge status and remaining range are therefore estimates that are less accurate than those of the Ultralight and Travel models.

Licence friendly: The Cruise 4.0 R has a shaft performance of 3.5 kW or 4.7 hp. This puts it under the regulation threshold for many inland lakes (e.g. 5 hp). Yet, due to the super efficient propeller it has the propulsive power of an 8 hp gasoline outboard (relating to boats in displacement drive). Its static thrust is as strong as a 9.9 hp internal combustion engine

On light boats, Cruise 4.0 R models with lithiumbatteries and high-speed propellers run at 11-15 mph. Twin installations of Cruise 4.0 R motors can put boats into plane also with lead-gel or AGM batteries.