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Portable Generators with Electric Start

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6 portable generators with electric start from Westinghouse, Generac, WEN and more. Most cost $649 to $2,699, and half cost less than $949.

Portable generators whose title says electric, remote or push-button start, so there is no cord to pull.

We do not pick by hand: a generator is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

Top brands: Westinghouse (4)

WestinghouseSpec score 9.5

Portable, Dual Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Dual fuel capability for gasoline or propane use
+Remote electric start for convenient operation
+Built-in CO sensor for carbon monoxide monitoring
−Not an inverter generator
$1,049.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
GeneracSpec score 9.5

Portable, Tri Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Runs on gasoline, propane, or natural gas
+Electric start for easy starting
+Carbon monoxide sensor included
−Portable design still requires manual setup and placement
$1,169.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details
WestinghouseSpec score 9.5

Portable, Gasoline, Over 9000 W

+Peak output over 9000 W for large home loads
+Electric start with remote for easy starting
+Carbon monoxide sensor included for safety
−Gasoline fuel requires regular refueling and storage
−Portable design still needs manual positioning and setup
$849.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
WestinghouseSpec score 9.5

Portable, Tri Fuel, Over 9000 W

+Tri fuel operation for gasoline, propane and natural gas
+Over 9000 W output for whole-home backup loads
+Built-in CO sensor for added safety
−Portable unit that is not an inverter design
$2,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
WENSpec score 9.1

Portable, Dual Fuel, 5001 to 9000 W

+Dual fuel capability for gasoline or propane use
+Provides both 120V and 240V output
+RV-ready for recreational vehicle power
−Portable design is not an inverter generator
$623.17
as of 11/04/2026 07:41 PST - Details
WestinghouseSpec score 9.1

Portable, Dual Fuel, 5001 to 9000 W

+CO sensor: only 6 of 18 here have one
−5001 to 9000 W: 16 of the 18 here have more watts
$649.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details

Compare specs

generatorTypeFuelWattsSpec scorePrice
PortableDual FuelOver 9000 W9.5$1,049.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
PortableTri FuelOver 9000 W9.5$1,169.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details
PortableGasolineOver 9000 W9.5$849.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
PortableTri FuelOver 9000 W9.5$2,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
PortableDual Fuel5001 to 9000 W9.1$623.17
as of 11/04/2026 07:41 PST - Details
PortableDual Fuel5001 to 9000 W9.1$649.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details

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