How Many kWh Does a Electric Lawn Mower (Corded) Use?
Electric Lawn Mower (Corded) energy cost calculator — see your exact daily, monthly, and yearly electricity cost.
US national average. Edit for your local rate.
Daily Energy Use
1.40
kWh / day
Monthly Cost
$7.91
Yearly Cost
$96.22
Electric Lawn Mower (Corded) — Cost Breakdown
| Period | kWh Used | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | 1.4000 | $0.2636 |
| Per Day | 1.40 | $0.26 |
| Per Month (30 days) | 42.00 | $7.91 |
| Per Year (365 days) | 511.00 | $96.22 |
Mowing the lawn for 1 hour uses about the same energy as running a microwave for 70 minutes.
3 Ways to Cut Your Electric Lawn Mower (Corded) Energy Bill
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Mow when the grass is dry — wet grass clumps and clogs, forcing the motor to work harder and draw more power.
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Keep the blade sharp — a dull blade tears grass instead of cutting it, increasing resistance and motor load by up to 20%.
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Set the cutting height to 3 inches or higher — taller grass is easier to cut and the lawn retains moisture better, reducing watering.
The motor draws a significant startup surge of about 3,000–4,000W for a few seconds, especially when the blade encounters resistance.