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How Much Does a Electric Lawn Mower Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric lawn mower costs about $1.19 per month at typical usage — 1 use/week at 1.5 kWh each.
Per use
$0.27
1.5 kWh per use
Per day
3.9¢
1 use/week at 1.5 kWh each
Per month
$1.19
6.5 kWh
Per year
$14.31
78 kWh
Charging a battery mower for a typical suburban lawn uses 1–2 kWh per mow — a few dimes even in expensive states. Across a season, electric mowing costs a small fraction of gas, before counting oil and maintenance.
Calculate it for your home
Per use
$0.27
Per day
3.9¢
Per month
$1.19
Per year
$14.31
Uses 6.5 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | $0.19 | $0.83 | $9.93 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | $0.19 | $0.83 | $10.01 |
| Utah | 13.1 | $0.20 | $0.85 | $10.25 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | $0.20 | $0.87 | $10.48 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | $0.21 | $0.89 | $10.72 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | $0.21 | $0.89 | $10.72 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | $0.21 | $0.90 | $10.79 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | $0.21 | $0.90 | $10.79 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | $0.21 | $0.93 | $11.18 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | $0.22 | $0.94 | $11.26 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | $0.22 | $0.94 | $11.26 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | $0.22 | $0.94 | $11.34 |
| Washington | 14.7 | $0.22 | $0.96 | $11.50 |
| Florida | 15.0 | $0.22 | $0.98 | $11.73 |
| Montana | 15.0 | $0.22 | $0.98 | $11.73 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | $0.23 | $0.99 | $11.89 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | $0.23 | $1.00 | $11.97 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | $0.23 | $1.00 | $12.04 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | $0.23 | $1.00 | $12.04 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | $0.23 | $1.01 | $12.12 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | $0.24 | $1.03 | $12.36 |
| Texas | 15.9 | $0.24 | $1.04 | $12.44 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | $0.24 | $1.04 | $12.51 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | $0.24 | $1.04 | $12.51 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | $0.24 | $1.05 | $12.59 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | $0.24 | $1.05 | $12.59 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | $0.24 | $1.06 | $12.75 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | $0.25 | $1.07 | $12.83 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | $0.25 | $1.09 | $13.06 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | $0.26 | $1.11 | $13.30 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | $0.26 | $1.14 | $13.69 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | $0.26 | $1.15 | $13.77 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | $0.28 | $1.21 | $14.47 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | $0.29 | $1.24 | $14.94 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | $0.29 | $1.25 | $15.02 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.29 | $1.27 | $15.25 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | $0.32 | $1.39 | $16.74 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | $0.33 | $1.41 | $16.97 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | $0.35 | $1.50 | $18.07 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | $0.36 | $1.55 | $18.61 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | $0.36 | $1.58 | $18.93 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | $0.38 | $1.64 | $19.71 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | $0.38 | $1.64 | $19.71 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | $0.40 | $1.73 | $20.80 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.42 | $1.84 | $22.13 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | $0.43 | $1.88 | $22.53 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.45 | $1.95 | $23.39 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | $0.46 | $1.99 | $23.86 |
| Maine | 32.4 | $0.49 | $2.11 | $25.34 |
| California | 33.6 | $0.50 | $2.19 | $26.28 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | $0.72 | $3.13 | $37.54 |
How to lower the cost
- Charge vehicles and batteries overnight if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
- Standby draw hides in garages — openers, chargers, and old fridges add up around the clock.
- Electric yard tools cost pennies per session; the battery’s lifespan is the real economics.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a electric lawn mower use?
A typical electric lawn mower uses about 1.5 kWh per use. At 1 uses per week, that's roughly 6.5 kWh per month.
How much does one use of a electric lawn mower cost?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh, each use costs about $0.27. That ranges from $0.19 in Louisiana to $0.72 in Hawaii.
How much does a electric lawn mower cost to run per month?
With typical usage (1 use/week at 1.5 kWh each), expect about $1.19 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $0.83 in Louisiana up to $3.13 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a electric lawn mower use a lot of electricity?
Not really — at typical usage it's under 1% of an average home's monthly consumption. Heating, cooling, hot water, and drying are the loads that move bills.