How Much Does It Cost to Run a Electric Lawn Mower?
A typical Electric Lawn Mower uses 1400W and runs about 0.5 hours/day. At the national average rate of 16.72¢/kWh, that costs approximately $3.51/month.
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What Affects the Cost of Running a Electric Lawn Mower
Electric Mowers Cost 90% Less Per Mow Than Gas Mowers
A corded electric mower running for 30 minutes at 1,400W uses 0.7 kWh ($0.12 at the national average rate). A battery mower charging from empty costs about $0.05-$0.10 per charge. A gas mower uses $2-4 in gasoline per mow. Over a 7-month mowing season (28 mows), an electric mower costs $3-4 in electricity while a gas mower costs $56-112 in fuel.
Electric Lawn Mower vs. Alternatives
How the monthly cost of a Electric Lawn Mower compares to other options:
| Alternative | Est. Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Lawn Mower (this page) | $3.51 | At national average rate, 0.5hrs/day |
| Gas mower | ~$8-16 in fuel | 10-20x higher fuel cost per mow. Plus oil changes and spark plugs. |
| Battery mower | ~$0.50-1 | Cordless convenience. Same low electricity cost as corded. |
| Corded electric mower | ~$0.50-1 | Cheapest to operate. Limited by cord length. |
| Reel mower (manual) | $0 | Free. Good exercise. Only practical for small, flat lawns. |
| Robot mower | ~$1-3 | Runs daily at low power. Higher purchase price but fully automated. |
Electric Lawn Mower Cost by State
What a Electric Lawn Mower costs to run at 1400W for 0.5 hours/day in every state:
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Yearly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14.82¢ | $3.11 | $37.35 |
| Alaska | 25.34¢ | $5.32 | $63.86 |
| Arizona | 13.81¢ | $2.9 | $34.8 |
| Arkansas | 12.63¢ | $2.65 | $31.83 |
| California | 31.41¢ | $6.6 | $79.15 |
| Colorado | 15.24¢ | $3.2 | $38.4 |
| Connecticut | 29.35¢ | $6.16 | $73.96 |
| Delaware | 15.24¢ | $3.2 | $38.4 |
| District of Columbia | 15.87¢ | $3.33 | $39.99 |
| Florida | 15.63¢ | $3.28 | $39.39 |
| Georgia | 14.12¢ | $2.97 | $35.58 |
| Hawaii | 43.21¢ | $9.07 | $108.89 |
| Idaho | 10.87¢ | $2.28 | $27.39 |
| Illinois | 16.37¢ | $3.44 | $41.25 |
| Indiana | 15.12¢ | $3.18 | $38.1 |
| Iowa | 14.23¢ | $2.99 | $35.86 |
| Kansas | 14.98¢ | $3.15 | $37.75 |
| Kentucky | 12.87¢ | $2.7 | $32.43 |
| Louisiana | 11.98¢ | $2.52 | $30.19 |
| Maine | 22.87¢ | $4.8 | $57.63 |
| Maryland | 16.12¢ | $3.39 | $40.62 |
| Massachusetts | 28.76¢ | $6.04 | $72.48 |
| Michigan | 18.76¢ | $3.94 | $47.28 |
| Minnesota | 15.34¢ | $3.22 | $38.66 |
| Mississippi | 13.76¢ | $2.89 | $34.68 |
| Missouri | 13.12¢ | $2.76 | $33.06 |
| Montana | 12.45¢ | $2.61 | $31.37 |
| Nebraska | 11.98¢ | $2.52 | $30.19 |
| Nevada | 15.03¢ | $3.16 | $37.88 |
| New Hampshire | 25.34¢ | $5.32 | $63.86 |
| New Jersey | 18.76¢ | $3.94 | $47.28 |
| New Mexico | 14.87¢ | $3.12 | $37.47 |
| New York | 22.87¢ | $4.8 | $57.63 |
| North Carolina | 13.98¢ | $2.94 | $35.23 |
| North Dakota | 11.87¢ | $2.49 | $29.91 |
| Ohio | 15.34¢ | $3.22 | $38.66 |
| Oklahoma | 11.98¢ | $2.52 | $30.19 |
| Oregon | 13.12¢ | $2.76 | $33.06 |
| Pennsylvania | 16.87¢ | $3.54 | $42.51 |
| Rhode Island | 27.12¢ | $5.7 | $68.34 |
| South Carolina | 14.98¢ | $3.15 | $37.75 |
| South Dakota | 13.76¢ | $2.89 | $34.68 |
| Tennessee | 12.87¢ | $2.7 | $32.43 |
| Texas | 14.98¢ | $3.15 | $37.75 |
| Utah | 10.87¢ | $2.28 | $27.39 |
| Vermont | 21.34¢ | $4.48 | $53.78 |
| Virginia | 15.34¢ | $3.22 | $38.66 |
| Washington | 10.76¢ | $2.26 | $27.12 |
| West Virginia | 13.12¢ | $2.76 | $33.06 |
| Wisconsin | 16.98¢ | $3.57 | $42.79 |
| Wyoming | 11.23¢ | $2.36 | $28.3 |
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Electric Lawn Mower
- Electric mowers cost far less to operate per mow than gas mowers
- Mow in the morning when grass is dry for less motor strain
- Keep the blade sharp; a dull blade makes the motor work harder
- Battery mowers charge for about 5-10 cents per session in most states
Frequently Asked Questions
About $0.10-$0.15 per mow in electricity. Over a full mowing season (28 mows), total electricity cost is $3-4. Compare that to $56-$112 in gasoline for a gas mower. Even including the higher purchase price of some electric mowers, the fuel savings pay for the price difference in 1-2 seasons.
They cost nearly the same in electricity per mow. A battery mower loses about 10-15% of energy as heat during charging, adding about $0.01-$0.02 per mow. The total annual electricity difference is under $1. Choose based on convenience (cordless vs cord range), not energy cost.
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Electricity cost estimates are based on typical wattage and average residential rates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your actual costs may vary based on your appliance's specific wattage, usage patterns, and your utility's rate structure. See our full disclaimer.