[alach11]

I'm on the (admittedly expensive) EGO system of lawn tools, and I can mow, trim, and blow my entire yard (front and back) in a relatively normal lot (8000 sq ft) on one 10.0Ah battery. It recharges in 2 hours. So I think electric is a touch more practical than your numbers might represent.

But for commercial use I agree, the upfront capex cost is prohibitive. And the need for charging infrastructure (in truck or other) presents an issue.

[atonse]

There are companies that make battery packs the sizes of small ice coolers that can serve as a charging “hub” on your truck.

Plus there are trucks like the f150 lighting that have electrical outlets so you could recharge in the field.

Thirdly, with 1-2 spare batteries that you can swap and charge, you basically have zero downtime.

[rurp]

Those are some awfully expensive purchases for a small low-margin business.

[kbenson]

The truck, yes. A few extra batteries and a charger are somewhat expensive, but within expectation of the job I think. I doubt most locations are entirely without power that they can use. Even public parks often have outlets at specific locations.

In the end the extra battery cost might be cheaper than the gas and maintenance requirements for gas blowers over time.