Discover the top 8 advantages of using EGO batteries

EGO batteries give you more than a cleaner alternative to petrol

Discover the top 8 advantages of using EGO batteries

56V ARC Lithium™ EGO battery technology is designed to surpass petrol power on every level. You get plenty of benefits from choosing EGO battery power, from convenience to power output and storage. This article will explore the advantages of using EGO technology over petrol.

8 advantages to EGO batteries 

1. A cleaner way of working 

The use of outdoor petrol-powered tools can be very harmful to the environment as they can produce more nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide and carbon dioxide than car engines. 

When looking for the best option to work outdoors without impacting the environment, EGO battery power is the one to go to. The 56V ARC Lithium™ EGO battery technology offers the same power as the petrol power machines but without worrying about emissions and fumes.

2. Quieter working  

In comparison to electric tools, petrol-powered tools usually produce more noise, affecting people’s and animal’s health. Additionally, these tools produce more vibrations, affecting the performance and health of the user. Being exposed to vibration for a long time can increase the user’s fatigue and potentially produce pain, resulting in low performance. 

EGO Power+ performed a test comparing noise and vibration produced by EGO tools and competitors' tools a few years ago. The result showed that petrol-powered tools produce between 7% and 17% more noise than EGO tools.

Check out this blog to learn more about this study: The results are clear, battery power tools are a safer option than petrol!

After this, we can confidently say that EGO cordless tools give off less noise, emissions and vibration. This is thanks to the EGO battery technology, which makes it a great option for those working in the industry.

3. Optimum battery performance 

Another advantage of using an EGO battery is its excellent and long performance, outperforming battery tools as well on top of petrol power. The 56V ARC Lithium™ EGO battery can keep itself cool for longer periods and prevents the tool from overheating. This is thanks to several design reasons:

  • The battery's ARC shape increases its surface area and places the cells next to the external housing. As a result, heat can be easily removed from cells, preventing the tool from overheating.
  • The KeepCool™ technology used on the battery absorbs heat energy and keeps individual cells at their ideal temperature for longer.
  • EGO Power+ 56V ARC Lithium™ battery can offer the best power to perform well and run longer thanks to the intelligent power of software and microprocessors within the battery that monitor and optimises each cell.
  • EGO batteries are not encased within the tool but fit onto the outside of it. This helps to keep the battery cool and deliver longer-lasting power.

4. A safe option for EGO batteries 

Some Lithium batteries can be prone to causing electrical fires. The rapid overheating of the batteries (a process known as thermal runaway) can cause Lithium batteries to fire.  

However, with EGO’s Keep Cool™ integrated technology, EGO Lithium batteries are a safe option. The self-cooling technology and Arc-shaped design of the batteries means they mitigate the risk of overheating and causing a fire.  

5. A more economical option 

The advantage of being a more economical option is of interest to everyone. EGO Power+ did a study demonstrating that EGO battery-powered garden tools are significantly less expensive annually than those with petrol power. Three EGO garden tools were tested and compared with their petrol-powered equivalents. With EGO tools, the annual electric cost came to £142.80, while with petrol-powered tools, the annual petrol cost came to £1,561.10. 

Go and check this study to see about the 5-year total cost of ownership of cost-saving battery power.

6. A robust design  

EGO batteries are covered with a resin coating and case that is designed to absorb shock and vibration, so the risk of damage is minimal when carrying out clunky outdoor tasks like felling trees.  

The robust design of EGO batteries also means they’re protected from dust and moisture too - you can power and use EGO tools in all weather conditions.  

7. Fast recharge

EGO Power+ chargers are designed to optimise charging times so people in the industry don’t have to worry about how long they will be able to work and if they have to wait for long to get their batteries charged. Ego chargers range are the following:

  • Rapid charger (CH5500E). Charge the smallest battery in 30 minutes and the biggest (28.0Ah) in 210 minutes.
  • Standard charger (CH2100E). Charge a small battery in 50 minutes and one of the biggest (12.0Ah) in 220 minutes.
  • Professional-x charger (CHX5500E). This charger has an impressive rapid charge time of 210 minutes when using the Professional-X battery BAX1500.
  • 320W Quick charger (CH3200E). This is one of the fastest chargers in the market. It can charge the 2.5Ah battery in 35 minutes and the 12.0Ah in 160 minutes.
  • 700W Rapid+ charger (CH7000E). It can charge the 2.5Ah battery in under 30 minutes. 

All chargers have an innovative fan-cooled system that allows charging to start sooner and finish faster. On the other hand, to provide the fastest and most effective charge, the intelligent battery control system monitors the power and temperature of every cell.

8. Set up for convenience 

EGO batteries are not only fast to charge but also are set up for convenience in more ways:

  1. When you get low on power, simply remove the battery from the EGO tool and click it into the charger 
  2. EGO batteries take up less space than a petrol canister like a Jerry Can, making them easy to store in limited space like a garden shed 
  3. Any size of EGO battery is universal with EGO tools. No matter what size of EGO battery you have and what EGO tool you own, the same battery will fit. As the batteries go up in size, so does the power capacity and run time 

EGO’s range of batteries  

EGO has a wide variety of batteries, and they come in all shapes and sizes. The best part is as each battery goes up in size, so does the power output and run time. To give you an idea of EGO battery sizes and their run times, here’s what you get when leaf blowing this autumn: 

No matter which battery is right for you, each one can be removed and inserted into any of EGO’s battery chargers with just a click. Simply remove from the rear of the EGO tool and click into the charger.  

EGO chargers have the capacity to either fit one charge at a time, like this 700W rapid charger or charge many EGO batteries at once, like this multi-port charging unit.  

Exceptional warranty on all EGO batteries and tools  

We offer an exceptional warranty on all EGO batteries,  which come with a 5-year warranty for domestic use and 1 year warranty for professional use.  

However, this doesn’t cover faults caused by improper storage, all the more reason to keep your EGO battery stored properly in accordance with the manuals that can be found on any of the product pages.