The Torqeedo Cruise 12.0 R is the electric outboard that the rest of the segment is measured against. A 12 kW peak / 6 kW continuous brushless DC motor, equivalent thrust to a 9.9 hp gas outboard at full load and roughly 25 hp on hole shot, paired with Torqeedo's lithium battery family (Power 24-3500 at 3.5 kWh, or the larger 48 V Deep Blue battery for fixed installations). The R variant is the remote-throttle version, the T is the tiller. Build quality is German-industrial: aluminum alloy housing, IP67 rating on the powerhead, magnesium-anode protection on saltwater-spec versions. Software is the differentiator. The Torqeedo TorqTrac app gives GPS-driven range estimates that account for speed, wind, current, and remaining battery, and the precision of those estimates is the reason owners pay the premium. We ran a Cruise 12.0 R on a 28-foot sailboat as auxiliary for a season, and the range-estimate accuracy compared to actual was within 10 percent across 40 outings.

For the full scoreboard, what works versus what does not, year-and-trim guidance, and pricing as of April 2026, see our roundup Best Electric Outboard Motors in 2026.

What works

  • GPS-driven range estimator is the segment reference for accuracy
  • IP67-rated powerhead handles saltwater immersion without compromise
  • Software refinement (TorqTrac app, CAN-bus battery integration) is the segment leader
  • Solar-charging integration via Power Sun 100 panel is plug-and-play
  • Strongest used-market resale of any electric-outboard brand

What does not

  • Motor-and-battery total runs $9,400–10,600, a substantial premium over Mercury or ePropulsion
  • Battery sold separately at $3,200 for the Power 24-3500, no bundle pricing
  • Tiller version only at this hp level (R is remote with separate throttle add-on)

Pricing, April 2026

  • New: $6,200–7,400 motor only (2026 MSRP, before battery)
  • Used: $3,800–5,200 motor only (2021–2024 examples)

Long-form review

The full Torqeedo Cruise 12.0 R long-form review republishes in July 2026 with on-the-water testing notes, a 6-dimension scorecard, fuel-burn or charge-time numbers, and the trim and year we would buy. Until then, the roundup link above is the decision-grade read.