The Torqeedo Travel 1103 C is the lightweight portable electric outboard for the buyer who values software refinement and German build quality at the under-3hp tier. A 1.1 kW peak motor (3 hp gas equivalent), integrated 915 Wh lithium battery, total weight 30 pounds (the lightest in this guide), and Torqeedo's TorqTrac app integration. The 1103 C is the C-version (compact integrated), distinct from the 1103 CS (with separate larger battery option). The lightweight argument is real: 30 pounds disassembles into shaft and tiller-with-battery for backpack-style transport. We carried a Travel 1103 C from car to kayak to lake on multiple trips in 2024 and the portability paid for itself. Runtime at half-throttle is 60 minutes, top speed on a 9-foot inflatable is 4 knots. The ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus is the value rival; Torqeedo wins on weight (30 vs 41 pounds) and software (TorqTrac vs basic display), Spirit wins on price.

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

  • 30-pound total weight, the lightest in this guide and backpack-portable
  • TorqTrac app gives GPS-driven range estimation at the under-3hp tier
  • IP67 motor rating handles saltwater immersion without compromise
  • Integrated battery design eliminates separate-battery cabling
  • Slow-troll mode holds 1.5 knots for several hours, fishing-friendly

What does not

  • 60-minute half-throttle runtime is shorter than Spirit 1.0 Plus (75 minutes)
  • $200–400 premium over ePropulsion Spirit at equivalent hp
  • Integrated battery means service-center battery replacement, no field swap

Pricing, April 2026

  • New: $2,400–2,800 with battery (2026 MSRP)
  • Used: $1,500–2,100 (2021–2024 examples)

Long-form review

The full Torqeedo Travel 1103 C 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.