ExploMar is positioning its WAVE 300 electric outboard as a high-output propulsion option for leisure and commercial boats in the 6–10m range. The system delivers 225kW peak power, equivalent to about 300hp, with 150kW continuous output.
The motor itself weighs 218kg in the 25-inch shaft version and uses an axial-flux electric architecture. ExploMar combines the outboard with its Smart Captain controls and several battery packages rather than selling the motor as an isolated component.
Three battery packages cover different operating profiles
The WAVE 300 is offered with 180kWh, 240kWh and 270kWh battery configurations depending on the installation. The 180kWh NMC option is specifically listed for boats between 6 and 10 metres and forms part of a complete propulsion package.
Battery capacity has a major effect on total system weight and usable range, so buyers need to assess the complete installation rather than comparing motor weight alone. Charging access and expected cruising speed are also central to deciding whether a high-power electric outboard suits the boat.
Control system is integrated with the propulsion package
ExploMar includes steer-by-wire, electric trim and its Smart Captain system with the WAVE 300 package. The system uses a CAN-based architecture and can include a 12-inch touchscreen for propulsion and battery information.
Charging options range from portable 7kW units to higher-output 40kW and 120kW equipment. Faster charging can reduce turnaround time, but only where the marina or shore connection can supply the required electrical capacity.
Current demonstrations keep the 300hp system visible
ExploMar is displaying its electric propulsion systems during the September 2026 European show season, including Interboot and the Monaco Yacht Show. The company has also published installations on RIBs and tourism craft using the WAVE 300 in real operating conditions.
For LBG readers, the significance is that electric outboards are moving beyond low-power displacement applications into performance-oriented boats under 12m. Purchase cost, battery weight and charging remain substantial considerations, but the available power is no longer the limiting factor it once was.