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ePropulsion Electric Pod Drive eSSA 12kw / 18HP
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Short Description
Short Description
Space-Saving Electric Propulsion System for New-Build Boats & Repowers.
ePropulsion Pod Drive 12 kW power, suitable for heavy sailboats up to 6,000 kg. The ePropulsion electric drive with remote control is comparable to a 20 PS gasoline saildrive. The new model of the pod series also has a direct drive and is damn quiet. 96V high voltage.
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ePropulsion Electric Pod Drive eSSA 12kw / 18HP Description:
Introducing Pod Drive eSSA
A Pod Drive eSSA motor opens up new design possibilities for naval architects, setting a fresh standard in marine innovation. It elevates any vessel, bringing onboard a new level of luxury and sophistication
Exceptional Reliability
Engineered for durability, designed for the demands of constant saltwater
exposure, the electric Pod Drive is crafted from marine-grade, high-strength
aluminum alloy for exceptional impact resistance and durability. Rigorously tested to withstand harsh marine conditions, its self-cooling design naturally disperses heat through water submersion, removing the need for cooling channels and frequent impeller changes—delivering dependable, low-maintenance performance you can trust in any environment

Hydrogeneration
Equipped with a hydrogeneration function as standard, Pod Drive eSSA can charge your batteries when sailing.
Space Saving
Effortless Installation and Versatile Mounting
Performance and Range Spec Pod Drive 12 eSSA*
|
Input (kW) |
3 |
6 |
9 |
12 |
|
Speed (kph / knot) |
10 / 5.4 |
13 / 7.0 |
15 / 8.1 |
16.5 / 8.9 |
|
Runtime (hh:mm) |
3:20 |
1:40 |
1:06 |
0:50 |
|
Range (km / nm) |
33.3 / 18 |
21.6 / 11.7 |
15.2 / 8.9 |
13.8 / 7.4 |
*The performance data is based on a 19-foot shallow draft sailboat with 1200kg displacement, powered by one Pod Drive 12 eSSA with one G102-100 battery in calm lake water.
**The performance data is based on a 21.3-foot shallow draft sailboat with 2000kg displacement, powered by one Pod Drive 20 eSSA with two G102-100 batteries in calm lake water.
Flexible & Scalable
The Pod Drive eSSA is ideal for both custom-designed new boat installation and for retrofitting old boats. Different numbers of batteries can be selected according to the speed and range requirements (Up to 8 batteries can be connected in parallel within a single cluster. Multiple clusters are possible in the system).
G102-100 Battery
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery (LiFePO4)
- Fully Compatible with Pod Drive eSSA
- Safe and Reliable
- High Energy Density
- Long Life Cycle
Runtime with 1 x G102-100 battery
Half Speed Runtime / 1Hr 40mins
Full Speed Runtime / 50 Min
Runtime with 2 x G102-100 batteries
Half Speed Runtime / 3Hrs 20mins
Full Speed Runtime / 1Hr 40min
Specs Pod Drive 12 eSSA
|
Input Power |
12 kW |
|
Nominal Voltage |
96 VDC |
|
Weight (driver unit included) |
31 kg (68.3 lbs) |
|
Dimensions (L x W x H) |
Motor: 424 x 300 x 750 mm (16.7 x 11.8 x 29.5”) Driver unit: 274 x 221 x 167 mm (10.8 x 8.7 x 6.6”) |
|
Cooling System |
Motor: Natural cooling |
|
Rated RPM |
1400 to 2100 |
|
Propeller |
11 13/16″ x 9 13/16″ propeller |
The specifications are for reference only.