Model 39901 · Flex-Force 60V Max · 7.5Ah Battery · $799–$899 (kit)
How we calculated 8.5/10: We weighted expert hands-on tests (Bob Vila, community multi-season reports) at 40%, consumer aggregate scores (Toro.com 4.5/5, Lowes 4.2/5) at 35%, and editorial assessments (Pro Tool Reviews, Consumer Reports) at 25%. The 8.5 reflects best-in-class performance and build quality, excellent battery capacity, and Toro's heritage reliability, balanced against premium pricing and the lack of self-propulsion in the base model.
All-steel Power Edge™ auger — Toro's patented design is 33% more efficient at throwing snow than competitors. Scoops and sweeps right down to the pavement surface.
40-foot throw distance — The farthest of any single-stage cordless we've reviewed. Even heavy wet snow reaches 30–35 feet, per real-world forum reports.
Massive 7.5Ah battery (405 Wh) — Clears up to a 12-car driveway on one charge. With two L324 batteries, capacity extends to 18 cars. Eco Mode stretches runtime further.
Handles heavy wet snow — Snowblower Forum users confirmed it powers through end-of-driveway plow piles — something most cordless single-stage machines can't do.
Quiet enough for dawn clearing — Forum reviewers specifically praised using it early morning without neighbor complaints. Far quieter than Toro's gas Power Clear models.
75+ tool Flex-Force ecosystem — Same battery powers Toro mowers, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and the two-stage e24/e26. True all-season platform investment.
Fold-down storage — Handle and chute fold to 27" × 22" × 25" — compact enough for a garage shelf. Panoramic LED lights for nighttime visibility.
Full warranty (not limited) — 2-year full warranty on the tool, 3-year full on battery. Toro emphasizes full coverage vs. competitors' limited warranties.
Premium price at $799–$899 — Most expensive single-stage cordless we've reviewed. The 7.5Ah battery accounts for much of the cost, but it's a steep entry.
Chute clogging in wet snow — Multiple forum and Toro.com reviewers report the chute clogs frequently in very wet, slushy conditions despite the inverted funnel housing.
Push-only (no self-propel in base model) — Unlike the $1,049 self-propelled 39921, the e21 requires manual pushing. Gets tiring in deep, heavy snow without paddle-assist.
Chute deflector adjustment is awkward — The deflector angle can't be changed easily during operation. Forum reviewers called this their biggest gripe compared to Toro's gas models.
One battery falls short in 12"+ storms — For heavy 12"+ wet snowfalls, one battery isn't enough for a full driveway plus sidewalks. A second battery ($200+) is needed.
No rubber paddles for forward pull — Unlike Toro's gas Power Clear models with ground-engaging paddles, the e21 lacks self-propelling auger action. Harder to push in deep snow.
Expensive batteries — The Flex-Force 7.5Ah L405 battery retails for $250+, and the 6.0Ah L324 for $200+. Adding a second battery brings total investment past $1,000.
No 2-speed on base model — The self-propelled 39921 version has more control options; the base e21 relies on Eco Mode toggle for runtime vs. power trade-off.
The Toro Power Clear e21 leads the single-stage cordless class in raw throwing power. The patented Power Edge all-steel auger with its curved rotor design and inverted funnel housing is engineered to shred snow efficiently and route it without clogging. Toro claims it's 33% more efficient at throwing the same volume of snow as competitive machines, and real-world testing backs this up — forum users report consistent 35–40 foot throws with wet snow, something no other cordless single-stage we've reviewed achieves.
The 3-phase brushless motor with RunSmart onboard intelligence automatically optimizes RPMs and torque for conditions. Snowblower Forum users confirmed the e21 powered through end-of-driveway plow piles after a 16-inch storm — a task that typically defeats battery-powered single-stage machines. One experienced owner called it "notably better than my EGO after 6 seasons" while being "slightly less powerful than the gas 721E." For 2–9 inches of snow on paved surfaces, the e21 is effectively a gas replacement.
The included 7.5Ah L405 battery (405 watt-hours) is the largest single battery in the Flex-Force snow blower lineup. Toro rates it for clearing up to a 12-car driveway per charge, and Snowblower Forum users confirmed one battery handled an 8-car driveway plus 100 feet of sidewalk in snow under 9 inches with capacity to spare. Adding a second L324 (6.0Ah) battery extends capacity to 18 car lengths.
Bob Vila's testing team used the machine at -7°F without any battery or power output issues — impressive cold-weather resilience. However, forum users noted that a single battery was insufficient for a full clearing in 12" of wet snow across a large property. The Eco Mode helps stretch runtime for lighter conditions, and Toro's intelligent battery management software optimizes power delivery automatically.
Toro is America's #1 snow blower brand (by unit share as of June 2025), and the e21 reflects that heritage. The all-steel Power Edge auger is a step above the rubber-tipped or plastic-tipped augers found on competitors. The housing feels substantial, the quick-turn chute lever is glove-friendly, and the fold-down storage design is genuinely compact at 27" × 22" × 25".
The 2-year full warranty on the tool and 3-year full warranty on the battery are both full coverage — not limited. Toro emphasizes this distinction heavily, and it matters: full warranties cover all defects without depreciation or pro-rating. The Flex-Force battery platform is shared across 75+ tools, and Toro's dealer network provides parts and service access that direct-to-consumer brands can't match.
The quick-turn chute lever with glove-ready grip handles well for directional changes — you can aim the discharge from behind the machine without stopping. The locking deflector lets you set the throw angle. However, changing the deflector angle during operation is awkward, requiring you to reach forward to the chute. This was the top complaint from the Snowblower Forum review: the gas Power Clear models have a more convenient integrated system.
The panoramic LED lights are a genuine upgrade — brighter and wider-angled than the single LEDs on most competitors, making dawn and dusk clearing genuinely comfortable. The base model lacks the ground-engaging paddles of the self-propelled 39921 version ($1,049), which means you're doing all the pushing yourself. In light-to-moderate snow this is fine, but in deep heavy snow the lack of forward assist becomes noticeable.
At $799–$899 for the kit, the Toro e21 is the most expensive single-stage cordless we've reviewed — significantly more than the Greenworks 80V 22" ($699) and the Ryobi 40V HP 21" ($449–$599). The premium pricing is driven partly by the 7.5Ah battery (the Greenworks ships with 4Ah, Ryobi with 6Ah). You're paying for Toro's brand heritage, the Power Edge auger, and the most Watt-hours of any included battery.
The Flex-Force 60V ecosystem spans 75+ tools — the same battery that powers your snow blower runs your Toro mower, leaf blower, chainsaw, and string trimmer. For homeowners already invested in Toro Flex-Force, the e21 is a natural addition. The self-propelled 39921 model at $1,049 adds ground-engaging paddles, while the two-stage e24 at $1,499 handles 10+ inches of snow with a 24" width for serious winter regions.
The Toro Power Clear e21 is the cordless snow blower for homeowners who trust Toro's name and want the most powerful single-stage throwing performance available. Its all-steel Power Edge auger and 40-foot throw distance lead the class, the 7.5Ah battery is the biggest you'll find included with a single-stage kit, and the Flex-Force ecosystem gives you a 75-tool platform for year-round use. The premium price is real — you're paying $100–$400 more than comparable competitors — but you get Toro's build quality, full warranty, and dealer network. If throwing distance and wet-snow performance are your top priorities, the e21 is the machine to beat.