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When deciding which electric lawnmower to go with, you have one critical choice: cord
or no cord. As with most things, convenience and affordability are king. Not having the cord is obviously convenient however having a cord ensures continuous power to your lawn mower and can ensure
a faster job.

Consider the Following:

• Price
• Power
• Convenience
• Ease of use

Cordless Lawnmowers
The cordless mower may cost quite a bit more than a corded mower but you get a huge advantage in that you can mow a more expansive lawn without being tethered to a power source. Due to recent advances in battery technology, a cordless mower can have up to 4 hours of run time on a single charge. They are also quite powerful, with 36 volt models having up to 4hp power motors. As with anything, there are some drawbacks, the main one being having the extra costs of replacing batteries. Another drawback is that mowing long or wet grass will put more strain on the battery and reduce continuous run time.

Corded Lawnmowers
Corded lawnmowers are perfect for those who have a typical small suburban lawn. You get continuous run time without having to worry about batteries. Maintenance costs are virtually 0 and the mowers are quite inexpensive. Another big plus is that they only cost about $5 a year (the cost of 2 gallons of gas) in electric costs to run. So the mower will pay for itself in no time versus a regular gas mower. The obvious disadvantage is the cord. While not a big deal on small lawns, the biggest concern here cord damage from accidentally mowing it over. This can be overcome with a little bit of care however.
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