Best Inverter Generators With Electric Start

A mid-size dual-fuel generator that can run a 30 A RV or a house’s essentials all night on one tank. Good for buyers who want long run time and remote start.

A dual-fuel mid-size inverter with long run time and electric start, suited to home essentials and jobsites. RV owners will need an L5-30 adapter for the 30 A outlet.

A compact dual-fuel generator for travel trailers and essential home circuits, with remote start and CO shutoff. Its small tank is the main trade-off.

A dual-fuel inverter with enough surge for an RV air conditioner and long propane run time. A good fit for home essentials and 30 A campers willing to use an adapter.

A strong-value dual-fuel RV and home-backup generator with remote start and long run time. The short warranty is the main catch.

A light, low-cost dual-fuel inverter for RVs and outages, with CO shutoff and electric start. Plan on frequent refuelling or a propane tank for long runs.

A quiet dual-fuel inverter for 30 A RVs and outage backup of a fridge, freezer and a few circuits. Propane lets you store it ready to run.

A quiet mid-size gas inverter for RV owners who want to start it from inside the camper. Strong overnight run time on one tank.

A low-cost way to run a 30 A camper with one air conditioner, with electric start and CO shutoff. Expect to buy an extended warranty if you want long-term cover.

An RV-ready mid-size inverter with electric start at a modest price. It lacks CO shutoff, which newer models include.

A tri-fuel inverter for home backup through a transfer switch, with clean power and a 50 A outlet. Natural gas hookup makes it a strong pick for long outages.

A home-backup inverter for people who want to run most of a house, including central air on many systems, through a transfer switch. Long runtime, CO shutoff and a five-year warranty make it good value for its size.

A large dual-fuel inverter for whole-home backup with clean power and long run time. Best for homeowners with a transfer switch who want inverter quiet at open-frame output.

A mid-size home-backup inverter for people with a natural gas line or a transfer switch who want unattended starting. It also covers a 30 A RV.

A tri-fuel home-backup inverter that can sit on natural gas indefinitely. Good for a transfer switch or a 50 A RV.

A mid-priced tri-fuel inverter for home backup through a transfer switch, especially for houses with a natural gas line. Auto start, app control and CO shutoff are unusual at this price.

A big, low-cost-per-watt open-frame inverter for whole-house backup on gas, propane or natural gas. Too loud for campgrounds.

A quiet, large inverter for whole-house backup or a 50 A RV when you want enclosed-inverter noise levels. Gas only, so plan fuel storage.

A low price per watt for whole-house backup through a transfer switch. Buy it in store, or budget for the freight charge, and consider an extended warranty.

For homeowners who want a quiet, fuel-injected 240V Honda for backup power and will pay a large premium for it. Cheaper dual-fuel inverters offer more watts for the money.