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How Much Does a Electric Leaf Blower Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric leaf blower costs about $0.40 per month at typical usage — 1 use/week at 0.5 kWh each.
Per use
9.2¢
0.5 kWh per use
Per day
1.3¢
1 use/week at 0.5 kWh each
Per month
$0.40
2.2 kWh
Per year
$4.77
26 kWh
Corded blowers draw around 900 watts and battery models use half a kilowatt-hour or less per session. A fall's worth of leaf cleanup costs less than a cup of coffee.
Calculate it for your home
Per use
9.2¢
Per day
1.3¢
Per month
$0.40
Per year
$4.77
Uses 2.2 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | 6.3¢ | $0.28 | $3.31 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | 6.4¢ | $0.28 | $3.34 |
| Utah | 13.1 | 6.6¢ | $0.28 | $3.42 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | 6.7¢ | $0.29 | $3.49 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | 6.8¢ | $0.30 | $3.57 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | 6.8¢ | $0.30 | $3.57 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | 6.9¢ | $0.30 | $3.60 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | 6.9¢ | $0.30 | $3.60 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | 7.2¢ | $0.31 | $3.73 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | 7.2¢ | $0.31 | $3.75 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | 7.2¢ | $0.31 | $3.75 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | 7.2¢ | $0.31 | $3.78 |
| Washington | 14.7 | 7.3¢ | $0.32 | $3.83 |
| Florida | 15.0 | 7.5¢ | $0.33 | $3.91 |
| Montana | 15.0 | 7.5¢ | $0.33 | $3.91 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | 7.6¢ | $0.33 | $3.96 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | 7.6¢ | $0.33 | $3.99 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | 7.7¢ | $0.33 | $4.01 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | 7.7¢ | $0.33 | $4.01 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | 7.8¢ | $0.34 | $4.04 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | 7.9¢ | $0.34 | $4.12 |
| Texas | 15.9 | 8.0¢ | $0.35 | $4.15 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | 8.0¢ | $0.35 | $4.17 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | 8.0¢ | $0.35 | $4.17 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | 8.1¢ | $0.35 | $4.20 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | 8.1¢ | $0.35 | $4.20 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | 8.2¢ | $0.35 | $4.25 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | 8.2¢ | $0.36 | $4.28 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | 8.3¢ | $0.36 | $4.35 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | 8.5¢ | $0.37 | $4.43 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | 8.8¢ | $0.38 | $4.56 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | 8.8¢ | $0.38 | $4.59 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | 9.3¢ | $0.40 | $4.82 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | $0.10 | $0.41 | $4.98 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | $0.10 | $0.42 | $5.01 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.10 | $0.42 | $5.08 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | $0.11 | $0.46 | $5.58 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | $0.11 | $0.47 | $5.66 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | $0.12 | $0.50 | $6.02 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | $0.12 | $0.52 | $6.21 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | $0.12 | $0.53 | $6.31 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | $0.13 | $0.55 | $6.57 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | $0.13 | $0.55 | $6.57 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | $0.13 | $0.58 | $6.93 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.14 | $0.61 | $7.38 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | $0.14 | $0.63 | $7.51 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.15 | $0.65 | $7.80 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | $0.15 | $0.66 | $7.95 |
| Maine | 32.4 | $0.16 | $0.70 | $8.45 |
| California | 33.6 | $0.17 | $0.73 | $8.76 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | $0.24 | $1.04 | $12.51 |
How to lower the cost
- Charge vehicles and batteries overnight if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
- Standby draw hides in garages — openers, chargers, and old fridges add up around the clock.
- Electric yard tools cost pennies per session; the battery’s lifespan is the real economics.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a electric leaf blower use?
A typical electric leaf blower uses about 0.5 kWh per use. At 1 uses per week, that's roughly 2.2 kWh per month.
How much does one use of a electric leaf blower cost?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh, each use costs about 9.2¢. That ranges from 6.3¢ in Louisiana to $0.24 in Hawaii.
How much does a electric leaf blower cost to run per month?
With typical usage (1 use/week at 0.5 kWh each), expect about $0.40 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $0.28 in Louisiana up to $1.04 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a electric leaf blower use a lot of electricity?
Not really — at typical usage it's under 1% of an average home's monthly consumption. Heating, cooling, hot water, and drying are the loads that move bills.