The ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus/Evo battery is a lightweight, buoyant 48 V lithium battery with a capacity of 1,276 Wh. The battery is intended as a replacement or spare battery for multiple Spirit 1.0 motors and the Pod Drive 1.0 Evo.
Battery charger: not included separately.
Key features
- Capacity of 1,276 Wh for a 48 V propulsion system
- Floating design: the battery floats if dropped in the water
- Integrated handle for easy carrying and swapping
- Weight of 8.5 kg
- Separate ports for charging and discharging
Compatibility
According to ePropulsion, this battery is suitable for:
- Spirit 1.0 Plus with extra short, short, or long shaft
- Spirit 1.0 Evo with short or long shaft
- Spirit 1.0R Evo
- Pod Drive 1.0 Evo with the dedicated 1-meter connection cable (item number 00-0601-25)
Specifications
| Item number | SP-B000-02 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 6971312631425 |
| Nominal energy | 1,276 Wh |
| System voltage | 48 V |
| Nominal voltage | 45.6 V |
| Capacity | 28 Ah |
| Nominal current | 25 A |
| Maximum discharge current | 40 A |
| Dimensions | 416 × 275 × 202 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Battery type | Rechargeable lithium battery |
Indicative runtime
With the Spirit 1.0 motor, 1,276 Wh theoretically equates to approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes at 1,000 W, 2 hours and 30 minutes at 500 W, and 5 hours at 250 W. Actual runtime depends on factors such as the boat, load, speed, wind, and current.
Charging and accessories
- Standard 180 W charger SP-C001-00: approx. 8.5 hours
- Optional 520 W fast charger SP-C004-02: approx. 3 hours from empty to full according to the manufacturer
- Charging from a 12 V power source: use the Spirit Plus DC-DC charger SP-C002-00 of 70 W, suitable for an input voltage of 10–30 V. Charging via the ePropulsion solar panel is possible with the dedicated accessories
- Optional Spirit Battery Power Output Set (S1-BA01-00): power output set for the Spirit battery, including Battery Activator with battery voltage display
Storage and maintenance
For long-term storage, check the charge level at least every three months and preferably store the battery at around 60%. Recharge the battery if it has gone into sleep mode due to a low charge level. Always follow the current ePropulsion manual for safe charging, transport, and storage.
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