One of the most common questions asked about EGO battery powered equipment is “How long will the battery last before needing to be replaced?” In this video we show you a simple to estimate how long an EGO 56 volt Power+ battery will last you before you will start to see a decrease in run time. We will also go over some of the tips covered in the owner’s manual for how to maintain your batteries to get a longer life out of them. If you would like more information about EGO 56 volt Power+ batteries you can use the following link to download a copy of the owner’s manual:
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I had a lightly used 2.5ah Ego battery stop working. Sure, it was 5 years old but not charged more than ~100 times in 5 years and always stored in doors. I have Ridgid bats that are over 15 years old, heavily used, abused, and sometimes stored in the garage in high temps (100+ degrees) that are still working. Im done with Ego…
I live in Canada so i use the lawn mower for half of the year.
What if it's a solid red light?
I absolutely love the equipment and everything about the tool but the 2.5 Ah battery only last me 20 minutes of hard use. I just got it yesterday. I regret not upgrading to the 5 ah 18" bar.
Comes a point where a decision must be made as to whether the hassles of batt maintenance and replacement is worth it over the hassles of gas-powered devices.
My battery crapped out after 5 years
It is better for the longevity of rechargeable batteries to charge them slower rather than faster.
Ego said it’s ok to leave on charger
If left on charger over a month it will take the battery down to 20 percent.
Charging cycles as I know it can be broken up in percentage so charging from 50 percent to 100 is not one cycle it’s half a cycle. I may not be right but this is what I have heard in many places.
Hi! I sell ego and the rep told me that storing the battery on the shelf in the tool or on the charge will not harm the battery… not sure if this is a new development or if it’s incorrect information the brand is sharing but basically we have been told that the only harm that comes to the battery is extreme temperatures, and regular use of charging and discharging. 🤷🏼♂️ I see this video is two years old just wondering if you’ve learned anything more recently on this topic.
having to replace a four hundred dollar battery every five to six years sure makes gasoline engines seem like gods. Electric is way to expensive. I have gasoline mowers and trimmers running as good as new problem free after fifteen years.
Ego is junk every battery have had from them has failed within the first and second years. They replaced under warranty but do not extend that warranty. So when the replacement goes bad in 6 months you have to pay the piper. I have wasted so much time, energy, and money trying to make this work. Going back to gas.
Found this video today JUST as mine JUST died, both the 4Ah from the original mower and the 2Ah from the original trimmer, both more or less died this season. I purchased these spring of 2014. I also left them on the charger unless in use, and always did an 80pct charge before winterizing in a room temp box. So 8 years is not bad, AND the good for me was they died fast, last season I still could do the entire yard. Not to bad for me. This was mowing 2x a week from April – Oct at 5000ft elevation on a corner lot.
I'm waiting for my battery to recharge, I've been listening to its cooling cycle for more than 20 minutes now. The mower itself has been steadily falling apart during its three years of use here, and that's heavy usage btw. We have a very large yard, typically requiring four charges to complete. So a little advice to potential buyers: If you have a large yard, don't bother with this mower unless you're prepared to invest in at least two batteries. Also, be prepared for failures in the control system, e.g. the speed control doesn't work correctly anymore, and for quickly dulling blades. I have two blades and I bought an hand-held electric grinder to keep them sharpened. The well will fill quickly and require constant cleaning while mowing thick grass. Plus factors: The deck is easy to raise or lower, the motor is quiet enough to run the mower during late hours (the headlight is helpful), and there's no exhaust emissions. If you have a "normal" size lawn it's probably a good buy. For anything larger, reconsider this purchase.
I purchased my EGO mower/battery set up Mar 2019, my battery is having issues that started yesterday. Missed the warranty by 2 months. EGO said they have a 30 day grace period, but I missed that by 1 month. Ace wants $200 for new battery.
Do any of you know if the 5 year manufacturer warranty, plus the extended warranty covers the batteries? I asked one of the employees working the floor & he said yes.
While true – my Stihl gas blower is more powerful than my EGO blower, so I tend to keep both on hand.
Just in case I run out of battery juice (I have 2x backup batteries).
Or, I need the extra oomph that the gas blower provides. i.e. pushing around wet leaves.
No doubt, these EGO products are impressive – but – it's fair to say that my gas Stihl blower and trimmer and very inexpensive to run with the 2-cycle mix.
I have had my batteries for 8 years and they all hold a charge like new, at least no noticeable change. I stored them on the chargers 100% of the time, like one of the owners manual said, even when stored for 3-4 months. It would drain after 30 days to ~30%, so I will recharge before using.
The most important thing: Always buy the kit, not just the tool. That way, you get a battery and a charger for every tool for half the price of a battery alone. I have only the chainsaw, blower, and hedge clipper, but that gave me three chargers, two 5ah batteries, and one 2.5ah battery. I can work pretty much continuously with either the blower or the chainsaw. I will probably buy one more 5ah battery after this year, just to give myself the ability to take on a really hardcore cleanup. But I make it as is just fine.
I'm wondering what the scenario would be if the battery only lasts 3 years, with proper care. Would Ego replace the battery based on how I say I've taken care of the battery? Would I have to mail the old one back to them? How are they about honoring the warranty?
I’ve used Ego since it came out. I’m a typical homeowner. No matter how you use it, what the size of the battery is, or what tool you’re running with it you’ll get about 3 years before experiencing a major drop in performance and other more serious problems depending how lucky you are with your particular battery. Some of the batteries will get larger in the compartment and throw the entire battery out of whack. This video was a complete waste of time from a math teacher…not a battery owner.
Do you think that if I don’t use the battery as much I can get more duration out of them?
Just purchased the SNT 2405 with two 7.5Ah batteries and the dual charger. Is that dual charger considered a fast charger?
I've got the smaller ego battery charger, it's acting like it's completely dead. When I plug battery in, zero lights come on. I tested the charger with my multi meter, and it seems to be functioning.. but it still won't charge a battery, no matter how long I leave it plugged up. The battery is still good, it's got a little juice left in it at least.
All my EGO products come with a battery and charger. I charge the battery on my ego string trimmer about 25 times a year. That means this battery probably last forever. Be smart, don’t just buy the tool buy the whole kit this is better last longer and is much cheaper.
No, a charge cycle is empty to full. A half charge is half a cycle.
It's also best to charge before storage, because they have circuitry to deplete the battery after approx 30 days of inactivity. They will automatically deplete to the proper storage level. If you let them sit (30days), you'll see the "orange light" come on, and they'll start generating heat. This is storage mode.
I lost my manuel book. do i just pull the battery off from the charger or is there a lever i must use to release it.?
Far more important to not let batteries get 100% discharged. Charge before they blink red. And keep away from heat and store in cool area at partial charge. Cycles are unlikely to kill these batteries, but heat can in just a few hours.