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Complete your Pod Drive
External batteries, charging, folding props, and controls for the Pod Drive Evo 1.0 / 3.0 / 6.0.
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| Item | Type | What it is | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Series 48V Battery | Battery | The external lithium bank that powers the pod | $1,949 |
| E100 48V Battery (5120 Wh, IP67) | Battery | The biggest bank for long passages | $2,681 |
| E Battery Charger 25A | Charging | Charge the E-Series bank from shore | $632 |
| E Battery MPPT Solar Charger (1.6kW) | Charging | Solar-charge the bank | $545 |
| Evo Controls | Control | Evo remote / tiller controls | $369.95 |
| Pod Folding Propellers | Spares | Folding prop that cuts drag under sail | $455 |
| Folding Propeller Anode | Maintenance | Sacrificial anode for the folding prop | $43.88 |
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The Pod Drive Evo at a glance
Power, battery, and fit — the essentials.
Power
Pod Drive Evo 1.0 / 3.0 / 6.0 — about 3 to 9.9 HP — a quiet through-hull or transom pod drive.
External battery
Powered by an E-Series 48V bank or the big E100 5120 Wh pack, sized to your passages.
Control & prop
Steers by Evo controls, with a folding propeller that cuts drag while you sail.
Why buy ePropulsion from Blue Marine
Authorized ePropulsion dealer
Warranty and support handled by us, not a ticket queue.
ABYC-certified advisors
We size the motor, battery, and charging to your boat as one system.
Free US shipping over $49
Fast shipping from Seattle and local pickup, plus 60-day returns on non-lithium items.
Real people, real boats
Call (800) 628-6306 Mon–Sat — we run electric outboards ourselves.
Not sure this is the right ePropulsion for your boat?
Tell us your boat and how you'll use it — we'll confirm the Pod Drive Evo fits and spec the battery and charging.
Pod Drive Evo FAQ
What's a pod drive, and how is it different from an outboard?
A pod drive mounts through the hull or transom and drives a propeller below the boat, like a quiet inboard — ideal for sailboats that want propulsion out of the way rather than a clamp-on outboard.
What battery does the Pod Drive use?
An external 48V E-Series bank — E60/E163 for most boats, or the large E100 (5120 Wh) for long range. The bank size sets your range.
Why a folding propeller?
Under sail, a folding prop collapses to cut drag, so you sail faster and quieter; it opens again under power. There's also an aluminum upgrade option.
Does the Pod Drive hydrogenerate?
The Evo pod drives can recharge the battery under sail, the same as the Navy and Spirit Evo motors — a real plus for cruising sailors.