Let’s take a look.
What We’re Comparing: Gasoline vs. Related:How Much Does It Cost to Operate an Electric Lawn Mower?
We won’t be looking at corded options or smaller “snow sweeper” pop in options.
When it comes to snow, there’s a lot more variability than grass.
Sometimes you might need to snow blow for an hour, sometimes longer.
But typically, a gasoline mower holds enough gasoline to run for an hour between refuels.
Forget pulling on the starter cord and smelling like gasoline, this electric snow blower features push button start, a powerful steel auger, and plenty of battery life.
That half-gallon lasts around an hour.
As of this article, in December 2022, gas prices are around $3.50 a gallon.
Fuel costs per hour of operation, then, are $1.75.
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The EGO Power+ SNT2112 comes with two 56V 5.0Ah batteries.
it’s possible for you to adjust the calculations for different battery capacities and different energy costs.
The nice thing is that, compared to gas, electricity prices are relatively stable and cheap.
Even if the cost of electricity doubles, you’re still only paying 18 cents to charge the batteries.
Ongoing Maintenance
As with gasoline mowers, gasoline snow blowers require a lot more maintenance and upkeep.
For our comparison, we are not including recurring costs that are identical between machine types.
Like all small-engine gas-powered devices, snow blowers need proper maintenance to keep them running smoothly.
Oil isn’t super expensive, but you’ll spend around $5 a season on it.
The battery-driven motor runs when the batteries are charged and inserted and doesn’t when they’re not.
Just pop the batteries back in next year and go.
Still, we can look at basic projections over time to get a rough idea.
Let’s assume that you use your snow blower 10 hours a year.
And let’s assume you own the snow blower for at least a period of 10 years.
Gas and electric prices are based on U.S. national averages as of December 2022.
You’d be amazed how much powder snow it’s possible for you to move with one.
