I'm thinking about starting a landscaping business that exclusively uses electric tools, likely commercial products from Ego. My plan is to charge the batteries using my F-150 Lightning EV. I'm curious whether customers would be interested in this kind of service and if they'd be willing to pay a little extra for the benefits—like being quieter and producing less pollution. I'd also love to hear about any experiences or stories from similar electric-only companies. Thanks!
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From my experience in the landscaping biz for 30 years, I can tell you that most clients only want good pricing and reliability. Going green isn’t high on their list. If folks in your area are affluent, they might care a bit more, but at the end of the day, it comes down to price for most people.
Honestly, the best way to find out if there's a market for this is to just test it out. You could start small—maybe go door to door and see what people think, or set up a basic website and run some targeted ads. While I've seen other electric services, it's not the main concern for most people when hiring. But if you stand out in your area, it might give you a marketing edge!
Great idea about advertising the quieter service! Have you thought about what your pricing might be? I’d probably be okay with paying a bit more—like $5 to $10 extra per week—for an all-electric service. But you need to make sure it covers your costs.
Yeah, I think starting with a small premium is key, especially to recoup initial costs!
There might be some interest, especially among certain HOAs looking for quieter alternatives. I would definitely be up for supporting neighbors who go electric, especially when they do yard work on quiet weekends. You could totally pitch the idea to some HOAs to gauge interest.
I think that's a solid approach! Definitely reach out to them.
Great point, thanks for sharing! Just because people can afford it doesn't mean they’ll pay more.