Description
WHY POD DRIVE 3.0
Doesn’t take much space
Perfect for small boats and sailboats.
Virtually silent
Only you and nature will be there.
Without maintenance
Save maintenance time and spend more time in the water.
No leakage
Smoke and combustion free.
POD DRIVE 3.0 SYSTEMS
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
| Pod Drive 3.0 | Speed (mph / kph) | Operating time (hh: mm) | Range (mile / km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 3.7 / 6 | 13:20 | 49.3 / 79.3 |
| 550 | 4.7 / 7.5 | 7:25 | 35 / 56.3 |
| 1000 | 5.3 / 8.6 | 4:00 | 21.2 / 34.1 |
| 1500 | 6 / 9.7 | 2:40 | 16 / 25.7 |
| 2000 | 6.3 / 10.2 | 2:00 | 12.6 / 20.4 |
| 2500 | 8 / 12.8 | 1:35 | 12.7 / 20.5 |
| 3000 | 10.2 / 16.4 | 1:20 | 13.6 / 21.9 |
Performance data is based on a 20-foot boat, with one person, and an E80 battery in calm water. Actual speed, range, and runtime may vary depending on boats, cargo, weather, etc.
| Input power | 3 kW |
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
48 V |
| Input voltage range |
39 V – 60 V |
| Equivalent to horsepower |
6 CV |
| Weight* |
12 kg / 26.5 lbs |
| Propeller | 26 × 17.1 cm / 10.2 × 6.7 inches |
* The weight of the Pod Drive 3.0 is calculated with the built-in control.
Motor Pod drive 3.0
1 Piece Set
Pod Drive 3.0 Control Box
1 Piece Set
Emergency switch
2 pieces
Battery connector cable
1 piece
M5 Hex Socket Head Screws
2 pieces
User manual and warranty card
1 Piece Set
Battery connector cable
3 pieces
Communication cable
1 piece
- Can I use Pod Drive 3.0 in the saltwater?
- Yes, all ePropulsion motors can be used in saltwater. We have hard anodic oxidation coating and Teflon coating on high-quality corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy body, so it can stay in the saltwater for many years without being corroded. You could refer to this blog.
- Does Pod Drive 3.0 have the similar performance as Navy 3.0?
- Pod Drive 3.0 is the lower unit of Spirit 1.0. So they have exactly the same performance.
- CanI I use the 3rd party battery to power Pod Drive 3.0?
- Yes, you can. There’re requirements for third-party batteries:
- Continuous discharge current should be over 62.5A for Pod Drive 3.0.
- Nominal battery voltage should be 48V. To make a 48V battery pack, you may connect 12V or 24V batteries in series.
- For the lead-acid battery, make sure you buy a deep cycle battery. AGM or Gel are preferred because they’re maintenance-free.
- Will the controller display battery status info when using third-party batteries?
- Yes, but it will not be accurate as when you use the original ePropulsion battery.
- We recommend you to use ePropulsion original E-Series batteries to provide the best experience. The unit price of the E-Series batteries is as low as €0.42 per Wh, the half price of the normal LFP batteries. Also the 3rd party battery can not be connected with Pod Drive 3.0 with a communication cable, so the outboard can’t read the BMS data. There will be a remaining runtime data discrepancy up to 20% on the LED display.
