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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Electric Lawn Mower (Corded or Battery) in Australia? (2026)
A corded mower draws 1,000 to 1,800 watts while cutting. Battery mowers use a similar amount per mow after charging losses. Weekly mowing of a typical lawn costs a few kWh a month.
A typical electric lawn mower (corded or battery) (1,200 W) costs A$0.42 per hour, or about A$9.45 per month at 0.75 hours a day in Australia. Average running cost
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (800 W) | A$0.28 | A$0.21 | A$6.30 | A$76.65 |
| Typical (1,200 W) | A$0.42 | A$0.31 | A$9.45 | A$114.97 |
| High (1,800 W) | A$0.63 | A$0.47 | A$14.17 | A$172.46 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 0.75 h/day ≈ 328 kWh per year.
In Australia, with electricity at A$0.35 per kWh (source: AER Default Market Offer 2026–27, 2026-07), a typical electric lawn mower (corded or battery) costs A$0.42 per hour and about A$114.97 per year at 0.75 hours a day. Each A$1.00 of electricity buys roughly 2.4 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a electric lawn mower (corded or battery)
- Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade makes the motor draw more and cuts worse.
- Mow when the grass is dry. Wet grass loads the motor.
- Raise the cutting height in summer to mow less often.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to mow the lawn with an electric mower?
About 1 kWh for a 45 minute mow. Check the daily figure above.
Is a battery mower cheaper to run than corded?
Slightly more expensive per mow because of charging losses, but with no cord to manage.
Are electric mowers cheaper than petrol?
Yes, by a wide margin. A kWh of electricity costs far less than the petrol for the same mow.
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