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Best electric lawn mowers 2025: tried and tested for a clean-cut lawn

Corded electric mowers are lightweight and easy to use, and are typically the cheapest of all lawn mower types.
Andrew LaughlinPrincipal researcher & writer
a corded mower being used on a lawn

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Our experts have uncovered the best electric lawn mowers on the market right now, so you can trust that your model will be a cut above the rest. In our expert buying guide, we explain which features to look out for and share our Best Buy recommendations.

Electric mowers are gaining popularity for their quiet operation and low environmental impact. These mowers offer efficiency and ease of use, particularly suited for smaller lawns. They're also relatively inexpensive.

Read on to find out which electric lawn mowers impressed us in our tests.

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Best electric lawn mowers for 2025

All of the lawn mowers in the tables below have been put through our rigorous field testing, so you can be sure they’re the best of the bunch for cutting grass while also being easy to use.

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Where to buy an electric lawn mower

Electric lawn mowers are typically sold from hardware stores, garden centres, or garden equipment retailers, but you can also order them from hundreds of retailers online. To help you decide where to buy from, we've picked a handful of the most searched-for retailers that sell electric mowers.

  • B&Q stocks a variety of electric lawnmowers from brands like Bosch, Einhell, and Flymo. Prices start from £70 for a corded mower, and you'll get free shipping on several models.
  • Homebase carries electric lawn mowers from brands like Bosch and Flymo. Prices start at £60 for the cheapest electric mowers, and many will cost under £130. Next-day delivery on lawn mowers will cost around £6, otherwise you can click and collect for free.
  • Screwfix has electric models available from just over £70, with most models costing around £100. You can expect to find mowers from brands like Bosch, Hyundai, and Mountfield. You'll get free standard delivery when you spend £50 or more, or you can click and collect from your local store.

Is it safe to cut wet grass with an electric mower?

Although the risks of electrocution are minimal, they do exist - so avoid cutting wet grass with an electric mower; it could damage you as well as your mower's electrical components, which clearly isn't a risk worth taking. 

Additionally, cutting wet grass will usually lead to an uneven finish. Wet conditions can make the grass slippery, increasing the risk of the mower slipping or you losing control. Wet clippings will also clump together, and clog your mower. 

You should always use a residual current device (RCD) with your electric mower, and be careful to keep moving the cable out of the way as you mow as it’s very easy to cut through it.

Are electric mowers reliable?

Our reliability survey saw that for both cordless and corded lawn mowers, 10% of models would develop a fault in the first five years of ownership. Petrol mowers, on the other hand, were less reliable - with 16% developing a fault.  

Electric models require less maintenance than petrol ones, in general, as there are fewer parts to wear out or replace, and there's no need for oil changes or spark-plug replacements. Regular cleaning and proper storage are essential to prevent wear and damage to the cord and the motor.

Read more about lawn mower reliability in our guide on which lawn mower brand to buy, or read our guide to lawn mower maintenance to learn how to maximise your mower's lifespan.

In our February survey of lawn mower owners, we found that they were the most commonly owned type of mower. Consumers continue to choose these models because they are convenient, affordable, and easy to use. Though they tend to lack the power petrol and cordless models can offer, they're usually perfectly able to tackle an average UK garden.

Jonny MartinResearcher / Writer

Why you can trust our electric lawn mower reviews

Unlike many other reviewers, we buy every lawn mower that we test. In other words, you can be sure our in-depth, expert reviews are honest and impartial.

For every lawn mower we test, we pay attention to the features that are important for your garden. We take a look at how well the mower will cut your grass and whether or not it leaves grass clippings behind.

We also measure lawn mowers on ease of use, which means checking their weight, how easy they are to assemble and disassemble, plus how convenient the controls are. 

Find out more about the lengths we go to in our test lab by visiting how we test lawn mowers.

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