outdoor · 1500W typical
Running a electric lawn mower costs about $1.11/month.
That's the typical electric lawn mower at 1500W, run 0.15 hours a day at the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh. Change any of those and the number moves — use the calculator below to see yours.
Estimated cost
Full-power draw for 0.15 hours at 16.5¢/kWh.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same electric lawn mower can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
weekly mow
$1.11
per month
1 hour per week averaged
large yard
$2.97
per month
2-3 hours per week
Where you live
$2.02 spread between the cheapest and priciest states.
Same appliance, same hours of use, different zip code — the monthly cost varies this much.
| State | Rate | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41.2¢ | $2.78 | $33.84 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $2.12 | $25.79 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $2.08 | $25.29 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $1.94 | $23.57 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $1.88 | $22.91 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $1.66 | $20.20 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $1.64 | $19.96 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $1.51 | $18.31 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $1.49 | $18.15 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $1.45 | $17.66 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $1.30 | $15.85 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $1.29 | $15.69 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $1.24 | $15.11 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $1.22 | $14.86 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $1.20 | $14.62 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $1.17 | $14.29 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $1.16 | $14.13 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $1.14 | $13.88 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $1.12 | $13.63 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $1.10 | $13.39 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $1.07 | $12.98 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $1.06 | $12.89 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $1.05 | $12.81 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $1.04 | $12.65 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $1.03 | $12.48 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $1.03 | $12.48 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $1.02 | $12.40 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $1.00 | $12.15 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $1.00 | $12.15 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $0.99 | $12.07 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $0.99 | $12.07 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $0.99 | $11.99 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $0.96 | $11.66 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $0.95 | $11.58 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $0.94 | $11.42 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $0.92 | $11.17 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $0.90 | $11.00 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $0.90 | $10.92 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $0.89 | $10.84 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $0.88 | $10.76 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $0.88 | $10.76 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $0.86 | $10.43 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $0.84 | $10.18 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $0.82 | $10.02 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $0.82 | $9.94 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $0.82 | $9.94 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $0.80 | $9.77 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $0.78 | $9.53 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $0.78 | $9.44 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $0.77 | $9.36 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $0.76 | $9.28 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $7.23/year difference across the wattage range.
Swapping a high-draw model for an efficient one pays for itself. Here's what that looks like annually at typical usage.
Most efficient
1000W
$0.74 per month
$9.03 per year
Typical
1500W
$1.11 per month
$13.55 per year
High draw
1800W
$1.34 per month
$16.26 per year
When it hits hardest
summer peak
April-October lawn season.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Switch from gas to electric mower
Eliminates gas; electric mowing costs ~$5/year vs ~$50 for gas
- 2
Mulch instead of bag — less motor load
Saves 10-20% of runtime energy
- 3
Keep blade sharp — dull blades force more motor current
Restores 15-25% of efficiency
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| EGO | LM2135SP 56V 21-inch | 1400W |
| Greenworks | Pro 80V 21-inch | 1500W |
| Ryobi | 40V HP 21-inch | 1400W |
Picks that actually move the needle
Three products worth comparing if you're thinking about upgrading or supplementing what you have.
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See also
Related appliances
Sources: www.energy.gov · www.energystar.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13