The New Torqeedo Travel S is a very light weight motor. Torqeedo motors are dropped shipped from the manufacturer. We will contact you with the shipping fee. The motor is available with a standard battery or the XP battery. This item is drop shipped from the manufacturer. Depending on where this product is shipped state sales tax may be added to the order as Torqeedo collects state sales tax in some states. Please call or email with questions.