Mercury 30 HP EFI 2026: The Current Flagship Portable
The 2026 Mercury 30 HP EFI FourStroke is the newest build of Mercury’s most powerful portable outboard: a 500cc three-cylinder running battery-free EFI, delivering instant starts with no battery required, triple-cylinder smoothness, F-N-R gearing, power trim availability, and the multi-function tiller or remote control. With the no-spill oil change system and lifetime maintenance-free valve train, it’s the current top of the 30HP outboard class.
Key Features (2026)
- Battery-free EFI; 500cc triple — top tune
- Power trim; F-N-R gearing
- Multi-function tiller or remote
- No-spill oil change; maintenance-free valve train
Specifications
- Engine: 3-cylinder four stroke, 500cc
- Horsepower: 30 HP
- Fuel Induction: Battery-free EFI
- Starting: Manual or Electric
- Gearshift: Forward-Neutral-Reverse
- Steering: Tiller or remote
- Trim: Power trim available
- Fuel: External tank, 87 octane
- Shaft: 15″ (S) / 20″ (L)
Benefits & Applications
Current-year flagship power for 16–18 ft aluminum boats, big jons, skiffs, RIBs, pontoons, and workboats. Rivals: Suzuki DF30A 2026, Honda BF30 2026. Same block, lower price: Mercury 25 HP EFI 2026.
Compare Model Years
Save with the 30 HP EFI 2024 or 30 HP EFI 2025, all Mercury Outboards, or the Mercury brand guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the 2026 model?
$6,500, in stock.
What makes it Mercury’s flagship portable?
Maximum tune of the 500cc triple, battery-free EFI, power trim, and the full range of tiller and remote configurations.
Best boats?
16–18 ft aluminum fishing boats, big jons, skiffs, RIBs, pontoons, and workboats.



