The best electric lawn mower
We spent eight weeks mowing three different lawns with 10 electric mowers. The GreenEdge 37 Cordless cuts the cleanest and covers 3,200 sq ft on one battery.
Lauren Brooks
Ryan Mitchell, editor-in-chief
August 21, 2026
8 weeks · 10 models
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In this guide
Our picks at a glance
GreenEdge 37 Cordless
Cuts evenly, even in long grass, and has a grass bag that fills to the last blade.
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MowMate 32
A good, light choice for a small city yard.
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GreenEdge 46 Pro
Two batteries and an 18-inch cutting width for large lawns.
Read the full reviewPrices checked September 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Prices may change.
Why you can trust us
Lauren Brooks is an ergonomist and sleep coach who previously worked at a physical therapy practice. For this guide we tested 10 models over 8 weeks in our test house. We bought most models ourselves; loaned units were returned after testing. Manufacturers don’t see our conclusions before publication.
Who is this for?
A cordless mower is quiet, starts instantly and needs less maintenance than a gas mower. For yards up to about 5,400 sq ft it’s more than enough.
How we tested
We mowed short and long grass, wet and dry, on flat and sloped lawns. We measured runtime per battery, noise and how well the grass bag filled.
Test setup in our test house in Columbus. Photo: BrasQ
Our full test methodTest results compared
| Model | Rank | Test score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| GreenEdge 37 Cordless | Our pick | 8.8 | $299 |
| MowMate 32 | Budget pick | 7.6 | $159 |
| GreenEdge 46 Pro | Upgrade | 9.2 | $549 |
Test score based on our fixed weighting scheme. Price from: lowest price on September 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a battery last?
A lithium-ion battery lasts 500 to 800 charge cycles on average. For most yards, that’s five to eight years.
Can I mow wet grass?
You can, but the result looks worse and the bag clogs faster.
- Test protocol for lawn mowers, BrasQ (2026)
- Manufacturer specifications and manuals
- Prices and availability checked.
- First version published after testing 10 models.
Lauren is an ergonomist and certified sleep coach. She worked at a physical therapy practice before joining BrasQ in 2022. She tests mattresses, garden tools and products for young children, with help from her own family of four.
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