Makita
A capable lawn mower (cordless mower, 18V battery) for a well-kept lawn.
The Best Cordless Lawn Mowers (UK 2026)
A cordless battery lawn mower is the sweet spot for most gardens - quiet, low-maintenance and cable-free, with none of the fuel and servicing of petrol. Modern brushless motors and bigger batteries make them capable on medium and even large lawns. Here's what to look for and our top cordless picks.
Quick answer
Einhell (Power X-Change), Bosch, Makita (LXT), Greenworks and Ryobi (ONE+) make excellent cordless mowers, many on battery systems shared with other garden tools. Check the battery and charger are included (some are sold as bare tools), the voltage and run time suit your lawn, and the cutting width matches the size of garden. Brushless motors give more power and longer life.
What to look for
Battery is everything: higher voltage and amp-hours mean more power and run time, and a spare battery removes the wait on bigger lawns. Confirm whether the battery and charger are included. Look for a brushless motor, a cutting width to suit your lawn, adjustable cutting heights, and handy features like fold-flat storage and push-button start.
How we pick
We rate cordless mowers on cutting power, battery run time and whether it's included, cut quality, ease of use and value. Shared battery systems are a bonus. Every pick is a genuine cordless lawn mower.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
Makita LXT
A capable lawn mower (cordless mower, 38cm cutting width, 18V battery) for a well-kept lawn.
#3 
Flymo EasiStore 340R
A capable lawn mower (corded electric mower, 34cm cutting width) for a well-kept lawn.
#4 
Flymo EasiStore 380R
A capable lawn mower (corded electric mower, 38cm cutting width) for a well-kept lawn.
#5 
Ryobi
A capable lawn mower (corded electric mower, 33cm cutting width, 1300W motor) for a well-kept lawn.
#6 
Ryobi
A capable lawn mower (corded electric mower, 36cm cutting width, 1600W motor) for a well-kept lawn.
#7 
Einhell GC-EM
A capable lawn mower (corded electric mower, 37cm cutting width, 1600W motor) for a well-kept lawn.
#8 
Einhell GE-CM 18/33 Li
A capable lawn mower (cordless mower, 33cm cutting width, 18V battery) for a well-kept lawn.
#9 
Einhell RASARRO 36/38
A capable lawn mower (cordless mower, 38cm cutting width, 36V battery) for a well-kept lawn.
#10 
Einhell GE-CM 18/32 Li Solo
A capable lawn mower (cordless mower, 32cm cutting width, 18V battery) for a well-kept lawn.
Frequently asked questions
Are cordless lawn mowers any good?
Yes - modern cordless mowers with brushless motors are quiet, low-maintenance and powerful enough for most medium and many large lawns, with no fuel, cables or servicing. The main limit is battery run time on very big lawns, which a spare battery solves. For the majority of gardens they're the best all-round choice.
Is the battery included with a cordless mower?
Not always - many cordless mowers are sold both as complete kits (with battery and charger) and as 'bare tools' or 'solo' units for people who already own compatible batteries. Always check the listing carefully, as a bare-tool price looks cheaper but you'll need to add a battery and charger.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Makita (our score 9.5/10) - A capable lawn mower (cordless mower, 18V battery) for a well-kept lawn..