A balanced electric power tool (100, 700) is provided. The electric power tool (100, 700) may include a tool body (102, 702) and one or more working implements coupled to the tool body (102, 702). Further, the one or more working implemments may be connected to an electric drive motor. The electric power tool (100, 700) further includes at least one battery (114, 712), which may include at least one battery cell (204), for supplying the electric drive motor (110, 710) with electrical energy. The electric power tool (100, 700) further inlcudes a front handle (104, 704) and a rear handle (106, 706). The front handle (104, 704) is located at least partly in front of the rear handle (106, 706) along a longitudinal axis (L, L′) of the electric power tool (100, 700). Further, the overall centre of gravity of the electric power tool (100, 700) is located proximate to the rear handle (106, 706) in a vertical direction
