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Every fall the same questions show up in snow blower forums: can a battery machine really replace gas, how long do the batteries last, and is EGO worth the money? I switched after 10+ winters with gas, so here's what I can actually answer.
Can a battery snow blower really replace gas?
For me, yes. I've owned two gas snow blowers. Last winter one of them quit, and I'd already had a bad gas spill filling it at 0 degrees. So this year I went electric. The EGO works as well as my gas machine did, it handled every kind of snow we got in the winter of 2025, and it always started right up.
Mine is the 24-inch two-stage model. I can't compare it to the single-stage EGO because I haven't used one.
How long do the batteries last on one charge?
I run two 7.5Ah batteries. I can do the whole driveway and still have about 25% left.
Do the batteries hate the cold?
Yes, and this is the biggest thing I learned. Keep the batteries inside during the coldest months, or they won't hold a charge. Bring them in, charge them in the house, and put them in right before you head out.
How long does charging take?
About 8 hours on the slow charger. That's the real downside. I put the dual-port charger on a smart plug so it only runs when I need a top-off and shuts off at 8:00 PM every day. The batteries stay ready without sitting on the charger all the time.
What about the batteries being expensive?
They are, and that's the worst part of owning one. I haven't tried aftermarket batteries. I treated it as an investment in convenience for a chore I really can't stand.
Is the EGO power snow shovel worth it?
Not for me. It's way too heavy and way too cumbersome. It's probably fine for small walkways or a deck. The strap is sold separately, and it didn't help much.
One fun fact
It fits fully assembled in the back of a four-door Jeep Wrangler.
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