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Why Father’s Day is the Perfect Time to Go Electric

Why Father’s Day is the Perfect Time to Go Electric

Our Favorite Battery-Powered Yard Tools for the Eco-Friendly Father

By Don Nicholas | June 6, 2025

Let’s face it—most dads have a complicated relationship with their gas-powered tools. They love the roar, the fumes, and the sense of mechanical mastery. But even the most devoted gas-tool enthusiast can admit: pull cords are a pain, oil changes are messy, and the sound is… well, not exactly Zen.

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This Father’s Day, help Dad ditch the noise, fumes, and maintenance for a quieter, cleaner, and much more neighbor-friendly alternative: battery-powered landscaping tools. With one shared battery system, Dad can mow, trim, edge, blow, and prune—without ever spilling gas on his sneakers again.

Plus, electric yard tools are part of a growing green revolution that’s good for the planet, the wallet, and the eardrums. (Seriously, battery-powered lawn mowers are so quiet, you can hear your own thoughts—and maybe even the birds chirping in approval.)

The Best Battery-Powered Yard Tools (That All Use the Same Interchangeable Batteries)

We’ve picked our favorite electric landscaping tools—all compatible with Greenworks 80V or EGO Power+ 56V battery systems, two of the top-rated ecosystems on Amazon. Choose one brand and stick with it so you can swap batteries across all tools.

Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mower

EGO Power+ 21” Select Cut Lawn Mower with Touch Drive Self-Propelled Technology (56V)

  • Quiet, powerful, and adjustable self-propulsion
  • Cuts through thick grass like a champ
  • Batteries work with all EGO Power+ tools
  • Runtime: Up to 60 minutes on a single charge
  • Comes with 7-position height adjustment & LED headlights

Dad Tip: Cutting the lawn at dusk just got cooler—literally.

Best Battery-Powered String Trimmer

EGO Power+ 15” String Trimmer with Powerload and Carbon Fiber Shaft (56V)

  • Auto-wind string system = no frustration
  • Carbon fiber shaft = lightweight and tough
  • Uses the same battery as the EGO mower

Dad Tip: Say goodbye to the weedy jungle between the sidewalk cracks.

Best Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmer

Greenworks Pro 26” 80V Hedge Trimmer with Rotating Handle

  • Long 26” blade for wider reach
  • 3,600 cuts per minute = clean, smooth trimming
  • 80V battery powers all Greenworks Pro tools

Dad Tip: Let’s keep those shrubs shaped like dinosaurs or geometric masterpieces.

Best Battery-Powered Leaf Blower

Greenworks 80V Cordless Axial Leaf Blower (730 CFM)

  • Incredible blowing power—clears heavy wet leaves
  • Cruise control and turbo button
  • Quiet enough not to scare the neighborhood pets

Dad Tip: Use it after mowing to get that perfect clean finish.

Best Battery-Powered Chainsaw

EGO Power+ 18” Cordless Chainsaw (56V)

  • Brushless motor delivers powerful, gas-like performance
  • Automatic oiling and tool-free chain tensioning
  • Battery compatible with mower, trimmer, and blower

Dad Tip: Ideal for trimming limbs—or becoming a backyard lumberjack.

Why We Love Going Electric (and Think Dad Will Too)

Quieter – You can listen to music or birds instead of a two-stroke motor.

No Fumes – Dad can finally mow in his favorite white sneakers.

Low Maintenance – No spark plugs, oil, or carburetors.

Environmentally Friendly – Fewer emissions, less fuel burned, more good vibes.

Battery Sharing – One battery to rule them all!

Final Thoughts: Give Dad the Gift of Green

This Father’s Day, give Dad a tool upgrade that’s smarter, cleaner, and just plain better. Whether he’s taming the backyard jungle or just keeping up with the neighbors, he’ll appreciate the ease, power, and peace of mind that comes with battery-powered lawn care.

Click here to browse the full collection of compatible battery-powered tools on Amazon

P.S. Don’t forget to pick up an extra battery and a cold drink. Dad deserves both.

Note: Food Gardening Network contains links to affiliate websites, including Amazon and Rakuten Affiliate Network, and we may receive a commission for any eligible purchases made by you through links on this page. Any reviews are based on honest reviews of the products.

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