Best Electric Lawn Mowers 2025: Corded, Cordless and Robot Reviews
Electric lawn mowers are replacing petrol in both the USA and Germany at record rates. This buying guide covers the best models at every price point.
UnsplashThe Electric Mower Revolution
Electric lawn mowers now outsell petrol models in both the USA and Germany. A single petrol mower running for one hour produces the same air pollution as driving a car for 45 miles. Battery technology has improved dramatically: 2025 models match or exceed petrol performance for gardens up to 1 acre.
Types of Electric Mowers
Corded electric — cheapest, unlimited runtime, but cable management is annoying. Suitable up to 250m². Cordless battery — the dominant market. Lasts 30–90 minutes per charge. Compatible with multi-tool battery systems (Ego, Milwaukee, Greenworks, Bosch 18V). Robot mower — sets boundary wire, mows autonomously. Husqvarna Automower dominates both USA and German markets ($600–3,000).
UnsplashBest Models 2025
Best overall USA: EGO LM2135SP. Best overall Germany: Bosch AdvancedRotak 36-650. Best budget: Greenworks 40V (USA) / Einhell 36V (Germany). Best robot: Husqvarna Automower 305 (up to 600m²) or Automower 430X (up to 3,200m²). The environmental payback of switching from petrol to electric is achieved within 2–3 mowing seasons.
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