STEELITE Electric Snow Shovel 17-Inch

Key points

If you want to clear a paved area without relying on a handheld shovel for every pass, the STEELITE electric snow shovel adds a motor and wheels to the job.

Its 1200W motor runs at up to 3500 RPM, and the corded design provides continuous runtime while it’s plugged in. There’s no battery to recharge between clearing sessions.

The tradeoff is mobility: you’ll need to manage a power cord as you move around. A solid pick if you have sidewalks, a patio, or a driveway to clear near an outlet.

Size & fit

Each pass clears a 17-inch-wide path and snow up to 6 inches deep. The shovel can throw snow up to 20 feet, and its chute adjusts by ±30° to help direct where the snow lands. That combination may help reduce the number of passes on a modest paved area, though the stated clearing depth is a practical boundary—not a promise that every snowfall will be handled in one go.

Keep in mind that a corded tool needs a suitable outlet within reach, and the cord can limit how freely you move around parked cars, corners, or a large yard. The built-in wheels support the shovel’s weight and are intended to make pushing easier than with a traditional handheld shovel. At 16.2 pounds, it still needs to be guided across the surface.

Tips for day-to-day use

For a short sidewalk or patio, work in steady passes and aim the chute away from doors, walkways, and areas you’ve already cleared. If you’re clearing a driveway, think about the route before starting so you can keep the cord behind you and avoid repeatedly crossing your path. The dual safety switch is designed to help prevent accidental starts, the ergonomic handle provides a control point while pushing.

Compared with clearing everything manually, the motorized, wheel-assisted setup is aimed at reducing repeated shoveling and pushing effort. It’s less suited to someone who wants an untethered tool or needs to cover a broad area without planning around a cord. The listed use is for paved areas such as driveways, sidewalks, and patios, the product details don’t establish how it performs on other surfaces or in snow deeper than 6 inches.

Before you decide

Does it need battery charging? No battery is specified. It runs on corded power and is described as having continuous runtime while plugged in.

How much snow does it clear per pass? The stated clearing path is 17 inches wide and up to 6 inches deep.

Can you direct the thrown snow? The chute adjusts by ±30°, and the listed throw distance is up to 20 feet.

Should you buy it?

It might not be a great match if you need cordless freedom, have no suitable outlet nearby, or want a tool for snow deeper than its stated 6-inch clearing depth. The cord and clearing limits are worth weighing against the convenience of a motor and wheels.

If your regular task is clearing paved areas around the home and you can work within the cord’s reach, this model’s 17-inch path, wheel-assisted design, and continuous corded operation are the features to weigh most. If you’d rather avoid managing a cord, a cordless approach may better fit your routine, if your priority is simply the lowest-effort option, a manual shovel won’t offer the same powered assistance.