With a tanker-driver strike threatened and the country getting in a tizz over petrol shortages now could be the time to choose an electrically powered mower.
They have many advantages as they are quieter, there is no worrying about whether it will start and no filling up petrol cans.
So here we have listed ten of the top electric mowers from the huge range listed on our site.
If you want any further help please call our team on 020 3026 8712, they have years of experience in garden machinery and will be only too willing to answer your questions.
British favourite: Mountfield Princess 38 mower
So the first on our list is the Princess 38 Electric 4 wheel electric mower from our official online partner Mountfield.
New for this year, it has a 1600 watt electric motor and for a better cut, a comb under the cutting deck.
A rear roller will give that classic striped finish and there is a 40-litre grass box with a window so you can see when it’s full.
But as well as collecting the cut grass or simply discharging them at the back there is also a mulch plug so you can discharge the cuttings straight back to the lawn.
This machine has free next working day delivery and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty and the price is £139.
Bosch Rotak 37 ‘Ergoflex’ easy to use & roller for easy stripes
German company Bosh make excellent machinery and their Bosch Rotak 37 ‘Ergoflex’ Electric 4-Wheel Roller Lawn Mower is certainly one you should have on your list.
The 1400-watt PowerDrive motor is strong enough to cope with longer, wetter grass on a smaller lawn.
Lightweight and easy to use it has six cutting heights from 20 to 70 mm and the smooth rolling rear wheels give stability and manoeuvrability, while the onboard roller produces a neat stripe on your lawn.
The grass box can take 40 litres and there is a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.
This mower costs £179 and delivery is free the next working day.
Flymo easi glide 330vx
The Flymo Easi Glide 300 Electric Hover Mower has earned that name because it does what it says – glides with little effort over the lawn to give a really good cut.
Ideal for the smaller or medium lawn, the Easi glide has a1300 watt motor which is strong enough to tackle longer grass as well as smooth lawns. It will cut right down to 10 mm and as tall as 30 mm.
Cutting width is 30 cm and it has a 20-litre grass box with a little window so you can see when it is getting full.
It is very lightweight and has a carry handle making it easy to move around when the motor is not running and there is a 12-metre cable.
There is free next working day delivery to the UK mainland and a one year manufacturer’s warranty on this Flymo which costs £109.95
Al-Ko 34E mower
Al-Ko makes some excellent mowers and the Al-Ko Comfort 34E Electric Four-Wheel Lawn Mower is certainly one for the shortlist.
A 1200 watt motor provides the power for this sleek little machine perfect for the smaller lawn of around 300 sq metres.
The cutting width is 34 cm and there are six cutting heights between 25 and 75 mm. which are controlled by a central lever.
This machine has a cleverly designed exit chute for cuttings situated between the deck and the box to really pack in the cut grass to the 37-litre box – so more time mowing and less time emptying.
The sloping front means you can easily get under low trees and bushes and there is a ‘dead man’s handle’ feature for added safety. The cost is £169.00
Hayter Envoy mower
Hayter is one the country’s most popular brands with a reputation for well-made machines and the Hayter Envoy Electric Rear-Roller Lawn Mower is on special offer for just £199.00
A rear roller mower is important for the traditional striped finish and it is packed with top features and has a gutsy 1400 watt motor with enough power to deal with tougher wet grass as well as smooth lawns.
There is a 36 cm cutting width and a good sized grass box which can hold 38 litres and the cleverly designed deck ensures excellent clippings collection.
There is free next working day delivery and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty on this machine.
Smaller lawns: Mountfield Princess 42 lawnmower
Another from popular brand Mountfield is the Mountfield Princess 42 Electric 4-Wheel Rear Roller Lawnmower
This machine gives you the option of collecting the cuttings in the grass box, discharging them at the back or mulching them and returning them to the lawn.
Clippings which are mulched are finely chopped and returned to the lawn where they rot and break down providing nutrients to the lawn at the same time and not surprisingly this is becoming more popular.
There are six cutting heights, fully foldable, quick release, handles and fifteen metres of cable.
The motor is 1800 watt and the cutting width is 42 cm. And there is a rear roller to give that important striped finish.
The machine is on sale at £159.00, delivery is free the next working day to the UK mainland, and there is a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Be an expert: Wolf-Garten lawn mower
The next on our list is the WOLF-Garten Expert 40E Electric Lawn Mower powered by a 1600 watt motor and incorporating a Cut-Collect-Mulch function so you can from collection to mulching with a flick of a lever.
There is also a 50-litre grass box which has an indicator so you can see when the box is getting full.
It has a 40 cm cutting width making it suitable for lawns around 700 sq metres and the cutting height goes right down to 25 mm for a smooth finish – there are five height options, single-lever controlled.
A handy feature is the Flick-Flack cable guide which keeps the power lead away from your feet.
This machine costs £309.00 a reduction on the manufacturer’s recommended price.
Self-propelled: Cobra MX46SPE electric lawnmower
The next one is new to MowDirect and we have a special deal on this machine in the UK.
The Cobra MX46SPE Self-Propelled Electric Lawnmower is a really top spec machine and is self-propelled, a feature not found on many electrically powered machines.
The 1800 watt motor provides the power for this machine which is suitable for medium to larger lawns – say up to 900 sq metres.
It has a long-lasting steel deck and a cutting width of 46 cm and can cope with rougher patches of grass as well. Plus there is a large grass box with a capacity of 60 litres.
As an added feature there is a mulching blade on this 4-in-1 machine, to pack the cuttings in even more tightly.
The normal price for this machine would be £239.99 but we have it on offer for just £239.99. Plus there is free next working day delivery and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Wolf-Garten lawnmower
Another premium self-propelled mower well worth considering is the Wolf-Garten CPPE-40EA1 Self-Propelled Electric Lawn Mower.
The big brother of the 40E (above) this mower has a two-speed gearbox so you can choose to mow at the speed which best suits.
A really wide 40 cm cutting width and a strong 1600 watt electric motor make this a truly powerful machine suitable for larger lawns.
Clever engineering means you can swap from collecting the cuttings to mulching them by flicking a switch, a handy facility when you have a range of heights of grass to deal with.
There are five height settings and a 55-litre grass box. And soft tyres on ball bearing mounted wheels make it more comfortable to use. A 20-metre cable is included.
There is an amazing five-year manufacturer’s warranty with this machine and free next working day delivery.
The price is £349, and that’s £20 below the manufacturer’s recommended price.
Top cut, great stripe – Allett Classic 12E Plus
And the final machine on our list is a classic mower in the true British tradition.
The Allett Classic 12E Plus Electric Cylinder Lawn Mower is in the style of the mowers used on golf greens and cricket pitches up and down the land and they are perfect for the traditional striped finish of the grand houses of Britain.
Ideal for a lawn up to 100 sq metres, it has a solid steel rear roller and combined with a front roller of zinc plated steel will give a perfect level finish.
The cutting width is 30cm and the cutting height goes as low as 6 mm right up to 32mm all controlled by a simple dial. The motor is a powerful 340 watt and there is also an easily fitted scarifying cartridge which will tease out dead grasses and moss for a healthier growth.
This British made mower is on sale for £429, well below the RRP of £459, has a one year manufacturer’s warranty and is delivered free the next working day.
The optional scarifier cartridge costs £105
This blog updated June 2016
Updated again March 2018
