Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 RS

Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 RS - If you‘re looking for a powerful electric outboard motor, you have three options.

Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 RS

Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 R - The standard for powerful electric outboards

For use with Remote Steering systems.


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), and 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.

• Thrust equivalent to 9.9 HP gas outboard (Cruise 4.0 R)
• 48Volt
• 17.1kg

NEW TORQEEDO CRUISE 4.0 SETS NEW STANDARD FOR ELECTRIC OUTBOARD EFFICIENCY RATED AT 9.9 HP

Manufacturer of the most technologically-advanced outboards on the market, Torqeedo introduced the new Cruise 4.0 R in Amsterdam, Netherlands. With an overall efficiency of more than 50%, the Cruise 4.0 R redefines the standards for electric propulsion.


It converts supplied battery power better into propulsion than any other outboard. Now, users get more power and range from the same battery supply.


The new, powerful Cruise model runs on 48 V. Offering 215 lbs. of thrust, the Cruise 4.0 R has the thrust equivalent to a 9.9 hp internal combustion outboard. More importantly, the propulsive power, measured as speed times thrust after all losses including propeller losses, compares to an 8 hp gas outboard in displacement mode.


"When talking about electric propulsion for boats, battery power is always the limiting factor. Therefore it's paramount to use the limited battery power as efficiently as possible," said Torqeedo managing partner Christoph Ballin.


"For electric outboards, overall efficiencies range between 20% for trolling motors and up to 35% for stronger electric propulsion motors. The overall efficiencies for internal combustion outboards are significantly lower than that," said Ballin. "We don't know of any other outboard that even gets close to the efficiency levels we offer."


Designed specifically for remote steering and throttle, the new, lightweight Cruise 4.0 R offers further unique advantages for boaters. An integrated board computer combines information from the motor, the batteries and a built-in GPS. The board computer lets boaters have battery charge, speed and remaining range at the current speed always under control.


The new Cruise 4.0 R is the perfect choice for boats on green lakes, pontoon boats, sailboats and catamarans. It operates on a 48 V lead-gel or AGM battery bank or two high-performance lithium-manganese batteries available from Torqeedo's Power series.


Each outstanding electric outboard comes standard with a cable set, fuse, main switch, remote throttle control with integrated board computer and magnetic on/off switch as well as a link arm to connect to standard steering systems.

Compare the Torqeedo model's full specifications here

Model: Cruise 4.0 R Input power Watts: 4,000 Volts: 48

Propulsive Power Watts: > 1,800 Maximum overall efficiency: > 45 %

Prop size: 12’’ x 10’’ Steering type: Remote steering and remote throttle

Gearing: : F-N-R, continuously variable

Battery supply: The Cruise 2.0 R requires a battery voltage of 24 V, and 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 is a guide tube that runs through the transom bracket as well as a link arm. Also, included is a remote throttle control with an integrated onboard information display.

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

On-board information system: The computer integrated into 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.