In this guide, I’m going to show you the best electric lawn mower for your garden.

I personally have a lot of experience in cutting grass with anything from ride on mowers to robot lawn mowers. This experience allows me to provide you with an objective verdict on which is the best mower for your needs.

The term ‘best electric lawn mower’ can mean something different to everyone so we’ll be going into detail on why we’ve chosen each mower, listing all of the pros and cons in the process.

Here are our reviews of some of the best electric lawn mowers available.

Bosch Electric Lawn Mower

Bosch Rotak 34 R Electric Lawn Mower

Best Overall

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Flymo Electric Lawn Mower

Flymo Speedi-Mo

Great Value

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Bosch Electric Lawn Mower

Bosch Rotak 32 R

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Best Electric Lawn Mower Reviews

Bosch Rotak 34 Electric Lawn Mower – Best Overall

Bosch lawn mowers always feature in our reviews of the best electric mowers and the Bosch Rotak 34 has earnt its place as our top recommendation.

Unboxing and setup are quick and easy which allows you to start cutting your lawn as soon as you’re ready. Its powered by 1300 watt ‘PowerDrive’ electric motor which delivers high torque for easy cutting and trimming of long, wet or thick grass. Bosch’s ‘Airflow Technology’ is also used here which they claim guarantees collection of 99% of grass clippings.

In practice, this claim seems factual as grass clippings are well packed into the 40 litre grass collection box.

This Bosch model has a 40cm cutting width and 6 individual height settings which range from 20mm to 60mm, allowing you to fine tune the height of your lawn.

This model also features ‘grass combs’ which are designed to guide grass at the edge of your lawn into the cutting deck. The idea is to reduce the amount of time you spend tidying the edges of your lawn with a grass strimmer or lawn edger.

This model always produces a high quality cut and we love the inclusion of a rear roller for lawn striping.  

Other advantages are the lightweight construction of 11kg due to the plastic finish which makes using this mower so easy.

The Bosch Rotak 34 is a great mower that’s well priced, easy to use and reliable. This makes it the best electric mower for most gardeners.

Bosch Rotak 34 R Electric Lawn Mower

Flymo Speedi-Mo 360C Corded Lawn Mower

If you’re looking for a good lawn mower that’s easy to use, will cut a larger area of grass and is very affordable, the Flymo Speedi-Mo 360 is a great option.

1500 watts of power is more than enough to cut through longer wet grass and the 36cm cutting width means you can get the job done quicker.

The overall weight is 11.5kg which makes it easy to move around and the 12 metre power cord should be long enough for most gardeners. If not, simply use an extension lead.

The grass collector holds 40 litres of grass and you can make use of 5 height adjustment settings. They range from 20mm to 60mm and allow you to create a formal finish or leave the grass a little longer. This height adjustment is easily made via a lever by the rear wheels.

The lawn finish left by this mower is good despite the lack of rear roller. The only downside is the plasticky feel but this Flymo mower has been built to a price.

Overall, the Flymo Speedi-Mo 360 offers excellent value for money.

Flymo Speedi-Mo

Bosch Rotak 32R Electric Mower – Budget Option for Small Lawns

The Bosch Rotak 32 is a great budget model and is perfect for smaller lawns.

It’s powered by a 1200 watt electric motor which features the same ‘PowerDrive Technology’ as the more expensive Rotak 34 we also reviewed.

It is incredibly lightweight at 6.8kg so pushing it around is very easy, as is moving it to and from your shed. Tight corners and sharp curves are easily trimmed due to its manoeuvrability.

The cutting width is narrow at 32cm but still manages to include a 31 litre grass box. It also features ‘grass combs’ and a rear roller for edge trimming and lawn striping. Bumpy uneven lawns are handled with ease.

The lawn striper isn’t the best we’ve seen as the light weight of the mower doesn’t provide enough pressure to bend the grass enough on lower height settings. The striper works better on higher settings but still isn’t as good as the Rotak 34.

If you have no interest in using the lawn striper, this isn’t an issue you need to consider.

As a small, light, cheap mower, the Bosch Rotak 32 is very good.

Bosch Rotak 32R

Mountfield Princess 38 Electric Lawnmower  

If you want a mower that is a little more robust and / or with a few more features, the Mountfield Princess 38 is worth a look. It looks and feels sturdier than the Bosch Rotak 34, but you will pay more for this privilege.

The large rear wheels make it easy to manoeuvre around obstacles and the handles are very comfortable to use.

It has a 38cm cutting width and comes with a 40 litre grass collector with a view window so you can see how full it is. Lawn cutting is provided by one of 6 heights, ranging from 25mm to 75mm.

There is an ‘anti-scalp comb’ on the underside of the cutting deck which prevents you from scalping any high spots on your lawn. It also directs air into the collector box which aids in the collection of grass clippings.

If you prefer, you have the option of discharging longer grass cuttings from the rear or using the mulching setting for shorter grass. It can be turned into a mulching mower by attaching the included mulching plug. This allows you to put grass clippings back into the turf.

A nice striped finish can also be achieved through the rear roller. One of the best features is the long 15m power cord which is longer than most.

Overall, this is a fantastic electric lawn mower and is one of the best lawn mowers for medium-sized gardens.

Cobra MX46SPE Electric Lawn Mower – Best for Larger Lawns

If you are shopping for a corded electric mower for a big garden, the Cobra MX45SPE gets my recommendation.

This electric lawn mower comes with several features such as a mulching plug, that usually only come with more expensive models.  

Its powered by a strong 1800 watt motor which has enough power and torque to quickly cut long, wet or coarse grass. It’s a self-propelled lawn mower too which makes manoeuvring the 31kg weight across uneven ground and up inclines easy.

The wide 46cm cutting width combined with the 60 litre grass collector box reduces the time it takes to mow large grassed areas. You also have the choice of 7 cutting heights which start at 25mm and increase to a maximum of 75mm.

The Cobra allows you to mulch as well as collect grass clippings. You can choose to discharge long or wet grass from the side or rear of this mower, putting it back into the turf. This is perfect for formal or ornamental lawns.

For an electric mower, the Cobra MX46SPE is very impressive and is one of our favourites.

The only slight downside is the shorter 15 metre power cord. This means that you will need to use an extension cord for larger lawns.

Cobra MX46SPE

Allett Sandringham 14E Electric Cylinder Mower for Ornamental Lawns

If you have a formal or ornamental lawn, you need a cylinder mower and the Allett Sandringham 14E gets my recommendation. Allett make some of the best cylinder mowers available to buy.

Powered by a 420 watt motor, the Allett Sandringham is a self propelled lawn mower which is so easy to turn and manoeuvre, despite its relatively high weight of 28kg.

420 watts sounds low but don’t be alarmed. Mowing fine, ornamental grasses to a length of between 6mm and 32mm doesn’t require anymore power.

The cutting cylinder is 35.6cm wide and features 5 hardened steel cutting 5 blades. This model cuts grass like a pair of scissors rather than the scythe like action of a rotary mower. This prevents the ends of the grass from becoming damaged and bruised. It also produces a more even cut throughout your lawn thanks to 88 cuts per meter travelled.

A beautifully striped finish is achieved due to using front and rear rollers. Behind the front roller there is a spring-loaded rake which stands the grass up right before it’s cut to produce an even finish.

The grass box will hold 32 litres of grass clippings which is big enough for an ornamental lawn.

Unlike almost any other lawn mower, this one has a 22m meter power cord so you should never need to use an extension cord.

If you have an ornamental lawn or a formal lawn up to 150m2, the Allett Sandringham 14E has to be considered. The quality of cut is exceptional.

Allett Sandringham 14E

Why Choose an Electric Lawn Mower?

Why wouldn’t you buy the best cordless lawn mower instead of buying a mower with a power cord that you’ll have to move around the garden?

Two reasons; budget and cutting durations.

Apart from push mowers, corded electric lawn mowers are the cheapest type of lawn mower you can buy.

Bear in mind that the very best electric mowers cost hundreds of pounds and cut grass beautifully so they’re not all cheap.

Corded electric lawn mowers plug straight into the mains. They don’t have a battery that needs charging before you use them. Batteries on cordless lawn mowers have a finite amount of power.

This means you might have to;

  • Recharge the battery so you can finish the job, which takes time, or
  • Buy a spare battery and keep that charged too, which costs more money

Despite most corded electric mowers selling at the cheaper end of the price scale, they are still very good. We’ve tested and reviewed several cheap lawn mowers over the years and most of them have impressed us.

You should also keep in mind that many electric mowers are available with attachments such as aerators, verticutters and scarifiers.

Why You Might Not Choose an Electric Lawn Mower

The main problem with electric mowers (and this is true for even the best hover mowers too) is that they’re limited by the length of their power cables. If you have a very big lawn or there are grassed areas that are far away from a power socket, you might want to invest in a cordless mower or petrol mower.

There is also danger involved with accidentally cutting through your mower’s power cable. These mowers are designed to be safe but in very rare cases, people have been electrocuted. We wouldn’t let this put you off though as modern electric mowers have built in protections in place.

Final Verdict

Electric lawn mowers are a great choice for many gardeners. Their technology has improved over the years and their prices have fallen.

Our test and review process is designed to highlight what most users are looking for when electric mower shopping which is why we’ve come to the verdict we have. We’ve compared cutting power, size, price, ease of use, build quality and reliability to select the best electric lawn mowers you can buy today.

Our top recommendation is the Bosch Rotak 34 as it truly is the best electric lawn mower for almost all gardeners. However, there are lots of excellent electric lawn mowers from brands we haven’t mentioned in this guide like Hayter, Honda and Webb, so if you feel one of those is better suited to you, try one out.

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