Best cordless lawn mower for eco-friendly mowing in 2024

The Ryobi OLM1833B 18V ONE+ Cordless 33cm Lawn Mower is compact and lightweight. Part of the ONE+ range of cordless power tools from Ryobi, this model has a rechargeable 18V battery that can cut up to 250m² on a single charge. Combined with your other ONE+ cordless tools, you can transform your outdoor space thanks to the brand's superior battery-powered products. The collapsible grass-cutting bag makes this lawn mower lighter than others and, therefore, easier to manoeuvre. Additionally, the EasyEdge grass comb allows you to mow right up to the edge of your lawn. The ergonomic handles have three height positions, and along with the grass catcher bag, it can fold down flat for easy storage.

Customer review: "This works well. It is unbelievably light compared to a petrol mower. More like pushing a lightweight stroller or a child's toy than a lawn mower (although there is a bit of vibration through the arms). My Dad at 72 hasn't used a mower on anything other than self-drive settings in years, but he loved this push mower."

This agile, cordless, and high-performance Gardena Battery HandyMower will keep your lawn in perfect condition throughout the seasons. The pivoting handle helps it get into tight spots by fences or around stones. Plus, the carrying handle means that the appliance can be transported and stored easily after the job is done. If you are looking for an affordable option that is lightweight (at just 6.2kg) and easy to store, this would be an excellent pick. Plus, there is minimal assembly needed, you screw the handle into the body, and once the battery is charged, it’s ready to go.

Customer review: "My first impression is that this is a quality well made and very well-designed mower. Assembly is extremely easy and takes no more than twenty minutes. The instructions come in a booklet form along with about 10 other languages, photographs help explain the simple procedure in putting it together."

The specs take a step up with the Yard Force 40V 37cm Cordless Lawn Mower. The 40V battery only takes 50 minutes to charge, and when fully charged, it can cover 400m² making it the top pick for medium-large lawns. A 40-litre grass collection bag compacts the grass clippings for less emptying - it even has an indicator to tell you when it's full. At 13.5kg, this cordless electric lawn mower is lightweight and manoeuvrable. The foldable handle makes it easy to transport and store. Not only does it cover a lot of space in one session, but it also has the rear roller to give the classic striped lawn. In terms of cordless electric lawn mowers, we recommend the Yard Force LM G37A for its wide range of cutting heights, comfort and ease of use and how it easily folds away.

This Powerbase 40V Cordless Lawn Mower is significantly cheaper than the Yard Force model, yet competes on features with a 40V battery, five cutting heights and a 35-litre hybrid grass collection bag. Additionally, the Powerbase cordless lawn mower has a full bale on/off lever so it's easy to operate. It also has front and side grass combs for impeccable lawn-cutting results. The rear wheels are a larger diameter and it weighs just 12.8kg, so it's a breeze to manoeuvre. However, the battery life is only 30 minutes, so it's not ideal for large gardens.

Customer review: "It performed well and there was still some charge left after I had cut both my front and back lawns which took me about 25 minutes. Batteries were easy to put in and remove. I am delighted with it and would recommend."

Flymo EasiStore 300R Li Cordless Rotary Lawn Mower has been constructed with space-saving in mind, thanks to its foldable design. This cordless offering from Flymo is an excellent option if your shed is already full to the brim with tools and gadgets, as this mower is foldable. It can even be stored vertically. The battery run time is 35 minutes, so this model is best suited to small gardens. Keep your garden looking presentable with this convenient and effortless garden tool.

Customer review: "It took three mows to do all my lawns for the first cut of the year, each time stepping down a notch on the cutting height. The cutting level did not slip as some reviews say. I was very pleased with the effect; the wheels and roller produce a satisfying tramline effect which tends to fade to smoothness in a few days. We have a lot of lawn but I have worked out how to do it all in just two charges of the battery."

Another high-spec cordless lawn mower, this time from WORX. With two 20V batteries, you get 40V of power. The two 4.0Ah batteries can be charged simultaneously thanks to the dual charger and provide extra power and longer runtime. With this WORX WG743E.1 Cordless Lawn Mower and Grass Trimmer bundle, you benefit from superb value as the grass-cutting season gets underway. The cordless trimmer enables you to reach those awkward corners, while WORX Intellicut technology pledges to keep cutting power constant, even in thick grass. The deck has been designed to allow close cutting to walls and fences, and with seven cutting heights, no grass should go uncut.

Cables won't get in the way when this lawn mower comes out to play. And say goodbye to heavy and noisy petrol lawn mowers with the Greenworks G40LM41K2X Cordless Lawn Mower. This cordless lawn mower promises to cut up to 500m² on one charge, which should be adequate for most small gardens. You can choose whether you would like your grass clippings mulched and used to enrich your soil or collected with this mower. At 18kg, it's on the slightly heavier side but does offer a whopping 50L grass collection capacity. Additionally, it folds neatly into a compact form that's ideal for space-saving storage or transporting it.

Customer review: "In total, I reckon I cleared three or four heaped wheelbarrows of grass on both batteries before they expired, it'll be interesting to see what happens when things really get growing later in the summer and how long the batteries last as they wear. I always leave rechargeable batteries a good 15 minutes to cool after use before putting on charge, each 2Ah battery takes about 40 mins to charge from flat to full."

The brushless motor in this SWIFT Cordless Lawn Mower ensures a quiet experience and less vibration when you mow. This mower has been designed with safety in mind and has a child lock - ideal if you have inquisitive little ones. This cordless mower claims to cut up to 250m sq on one full charge, and with over a third of UK gardens coming under that category, gardens with small lawns can be mowed in one go. Run time is around 30 minutes, and at just 13kg, SWIFT makes light work of mowing the lawn.

Customer review: "Everything is simple to do. That includes putting the battery in and out, charging it, emptying the grass box and of course mowing the lawn. There are five different cutting heights which are easy to change. The lowest one scalped my lawn so I vary between the next two. My lawn has lots of other things growing in it such as daisies, buttercups and clover. It is also not exactly an even surface but the mower copes easily with it. The lawn is roughly 75 square metres and I use less than half the battery."

Bosch has designed this mower with efficiency in mind. The robust bodywork can withstand a temperature range from -20 to 50 degrees Celsius - therefore protecting the battery in all climates. The Bosch Cordless Lawn Mower AdvancedRotak has some pretty good features, including ProSilence, which reduces its noise output by 30 per cent. Also, there's LeafCollect which will vacuum up leaves on the lawn. And the ErgoSlide handles allow you to adjust the height so its 17.5kg weight is comfortable for you to push. If you've got a large lawn to maintain, this Bosch is the best cordless lawn mower.