Should You Replace Your Gas Mower and Power Tools for Electric Models?

The future is electric, ask any automaker and they’ll certainly tell you so. But what about when it comes to your smaller gas-powered tools? Is an electric mower the inevitable replacement for traditional gas mowers? Today we’ll look at just that. Read on to see how your gas power tools stack up against their electric-powered counterparts, and whether they’re worth the switch.

It Will Cost You More Upfront, but It Will Last You a Lifetime

Like all things electric, you can expect to pay a little more for an electric lawn mower as opposed to a gas-powered lawn mower. If you pop into your hardware store or your corner Lowe’s or Home Depot, don’t be surprised to see electric mowers almost double the price of gas-powered mowers.

By the very nature of electric lawn mowers, it can be helpful and often recommended to purchase a second battery pack too. Unfortunately, this will only add to the overall price tag.

On the flip side, when you purchase an electric mower, you won’t have to deal with motor failures the way you would with a gas-powered mower. This means that you can expect the life of your electric mower to last you much longer than a gas-powered one would.

Cut Down on Fuel Costs and Stinky Gas Spills

You will save on costs during the overall lifetime of your electric mower, however. Say goodbye to fuel costs and even lawn mower repair costs. One of the biggest nuances that you will no longer have to deal with is gas spills as well. Worrying about whether you have enough gas in your mower and whether or not you’re storing gas tanks properly are all issues you’ll no longer have with an electric motor.

It’s Not All Sunshine and Roses With Electric Lawn Mowers

Don’t be fooled though, electric lawnmowers come with nuances of their own. Electric mowers typically come with only one battery pack which means if the battery dies on you during the mowing session, you have to unplug, recharge, and get back to it when your battery pack is ready to go. Having to wait hours, or even a full day later to begin mowing again is incredibly frustrating. This alone is enough to encourage consumers to buy a second battery pack, meaning more money out of their pocket. I don’t know about you, but the only thing worse than having to mow the lawn is having to take an unexpected break because your mower has no more power to keep going.

What About Gas Powered Tools vs. Electric Power Tools?

If you’ve browsed around your local hardware store recently, you’ve likely noticed that it’s not just your lawn mower that’s gone electric. Many power tools and other household tools that are traditionally gas have gone electric. No matter the tool, you’ll run into similar issues as you would with an electric vs. gas-powered mowers delima.

For some tools like lawn trimmers and leaf blowers, relying on electric power might be practical, especially if you’re only using the tool for a brief period of time. Other tools however might be more practical (and affordable) in their gas-powered configuration

At the End of It All, It Boils Down to Preference

When you’re making the choice between electric or gas-powered mowers and tools, it really boils down to your personal preference. Much like electric vehicles, some drivers are ready to make the leap from gas to electric. Others however prefer the power provided by gas. The same goes for your lawn mower and power tools. For some homeowners, having a gas-powered mower is the only way to get the satisfaction of having a freshly cut lawn. For others, however, making the leap to electric power it’s the most logical move there is.