ANNUAL COST OF BATTERY VS PETROL

To compare the cost over a year: an EGO cordless hedge trimmer will cost only €90.72 to run; a 2-stroke mix petrol-powered alternative will cost €1,738; and the same tool powered by 2-stroke mix will cost you the grand total of €3,606. These estimates have been calculated according to kW pricing in the UK, and the cost of petrol mix based on published UK pricing. †Petrol equivalent of 3 litres per day.

EGO POWER+ VS PETROL

Based on a professional user purchasing a hedge trimmer, line trimmer and blower.

Professional-X Range
Petrol
First year initial cost
EGO JP
Equipment cost
75,000 JPY
EGO JP
Equipment cost
91,700 JPY
EGO JP
Batteries & Chargers
60,000 JPY
EGO JP
Maintenance cost
20,000 JPY
EGO JP
Electricity expenses
11,858 JPY
EGO JP
Fuel expenses
99,273 JPY
Cost Year 1
146,858JPY
Including equipment purchase cost
190,973 JPY
Including equipment purchase cost
44,116 JPY
Year 1 saving
Cost Year 2
13,084 JPY
Charging cost only
124,253 JPY
Fuel expenses and maintenance cost
111,169 JPY
Year 2 saving
Cost Year 3
17,786 JPY
 Charging cost only
129,579 JPY
Fuel expenses and maintenance cost
111,793 JPY
Year 3 saving
Cost Year 4
20,240 JPY
Charging cost only
136,803 JPY
Fuel expenses and maintenance cost
116,563 JPY
Year 4 saving
Cost Year 5
22,897 JPY
Charging cost only
145,786 JPY
Fuel expenses and maintenance cost
122,889 JPY
Year 5 saving
Total cost of ownership
220,865 JPY
727,394 JPY
Saving at year 5 by investing in cordless
506,530 JPY
  • Cost estimates are based on purchasing a brush cutter, hedge trimmer and blower in year 1 and replacing again in year 4
  • Petrol fuel equivalents are daily usage of 4 litres per day and 170 days per year

EGO CORDLESS GARDEN TOOLS COST LESS

Our cordless outdoor power tools cost less to run, but what about the equipment outlay? On average, our tools cost less than their petrol-powered counterparts - so, over five years, EGO works out at half the cost, including the equipment.

With lower running costs, superior running times and energy performance, low maintenance, plus the convenience of having a battery that fits every tool, it’s clear that buying into the EGO Power+ System is your best value choice.

EGO tools are high performing, better for the environment and operator health.

Make the switch to battery power now,
and save on costs sooner.