EGO Nexus – The Best Generator Alternative with Power Tool Batteries

Published March 28, 2025

When the power goes out, having something ready to keep your essentials running can make a big difference. The EGO Nexus Power Station (model PST3042) is a battery-powered generator that runs on the same 56V ARC Lithium batteries used in EGO’s lawn tools. It’s portable, easy to use, and safe to run indoors—no gas, no fumes, and no loud engine.

While EGO built the Nexus for outdoor work and camping, it also works great at home during emergencies. If you’re looking for a clean backup power option that doesn’t need fuel, the Nexus is one of the best battery-powered stations out there.

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How Much Power Can the EGO PST3042 Produce?

The EGO Nexus Power Station delivers 2000 watts of continuous power and 3000 watts of peak power. That means it can handle devices that draw a lot of power when they start up, like refrigerators or power tools, but it’ll keep running steady for lower-wattage items.

The Nexus uses up to four EGO 56V batteries at once. The more batteries you install—and the bigger they are—the longer the unit will run. For example, with four 7.5Ah batteries, you can keep a mini fridge or a Wi-Fi router going for several hours or run smaller items like phones or lights for a whole day or more.

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What Can You Power with the EGO Nexus?

The Nexus has three regular wall-style outlets and four USB ports. That makes it really handy for charging electronics or running small household gear.

Here’s a list of common items the EGO PST3042 can handle:

• Phones, tablets, and laptops
• Wi-Fi routers and modems
• LED lights and lamps
• Small fans
• Mini fridges or dorm-size refrigerators
• Coffee makers or small kitchen appliances
• TVs and streaming devices
• CPAP machines or other small medical equipment

What it won’t power: large home appliances like an oven, dryer, or central AC. But for everyday essentials, it does the job well.

EGO provides some great examples of what the Nexus Power Station can power on its website product page.

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What Makes the Nexus Different than a Generator?

One big plus is that the Nexus is indoor-safe and super quiet. You can keep it right in your living room during a storm without worrying about carbon monoxide or gas spills. It also has a digital screen that shows how much power you’re using and how much battery is left, which is helpful during longer outages.

You can also swap batteries as they run out, so if you have multiple EGO tools, you’ve got more power on hand. It works with any EGO 56V battery, even older ones.

How does the EGO Nexus compare to DEWALT, Makita, and Milwaukee?

Yes! A few other tool brands offer portable power stations that work with their own batteries:

• DEWALT Portable Power Station (model DCB1800B):
  1800W of power using four 20V or 60V MAX batteries. Great for DEWALT users.
• Milwaukee M18 Carry-On (model 2845-20):
  Also 1800W, runs off four M18 batteries. Compact and jobsite-ready.
• Makita Portable Power Station (model PDC1200A01):
  Bigger battery system, built for commercial use, but can power household items too.

If you already own batteries from any of these brands, it’s smart to stick with that ecosystem. But if you’re starting fresh or already own EGO yard tools, the EGO Nexus Power Station is a top choice for home backup power.

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What’s Different between PST3042 and PST3040?

The EGO Nexus Power Station PST3042 and PST3040 are very similar models, but there’s one key difference: the batteries that come included.

	EGO Nexus PST3042	EGO Nexus PST3041
Batteries Included	2 x 7.5Ah 56V ARC Lithium batteries	2 x 5.0Ah 56V ARC Lithium batteries
Battery Capacity Total	15Ah	10Ah
Use Case	Longer runtime out of the box, ideal for powering more devices or getting through longer outages	Shorter runtime, but still great for basic backup power or jobsite use

What’s the Same?

• Both models come with the same Nexus Power Station base unit (PST3040)
• Both support up to 4 EGO 56V batteries
• Both have 3 standard outlets + 4 USB ports
• Both are indoor-safe, portable, and quiet

Looking for the bare tool EGO Nexus Power Station?

EGO does offer the Nexus Power Station without batteries. The model for the bare tool option is PST3040. This is a decent choice for customers that already have EGO batteries. After all, there are a lot of EGO Power+ tools that might already be in your garage or shed, with batteries that could power a Nexus Power Station.

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Final Thoughts

The EGO Nexus PST3042 gives you clean, quiet power when you need it. It won’t power your whole house, but it can keep your most important devices running through blackouts, camping trips, or even tailgates. It’s simple, safe to use indoors, and works with the EGO batteries you may already have for your mower, trimmer, or blower.

If you’re looking for a battery-powered backup system that’s easy to use and doesn’t require gas, the Nexus is a smart, reliable option.

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