Cost to Run a Electric Lawn Mower in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 25% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (1 use/week at 1.5 kWh each), a electric lawn mower here costs $1.53 per month.
Per use
$0.35
1.5 kWh per use
Per day
5.0¢
1 use/week at 1.5 kWh each
Per month
$1.53
6.5 kWh
Per year
$18.38
78 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 2.5¢ | $0.77 | $9.19 |
| Typical (1×/week) | 5.0¢ | $1.53 | $18.38 |
| Heavy (2×/week) | $0.10 | $3.06 | $36.76 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric lawn mower in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric lawn mower with typical usage costs about 5.0¢ per day, $1.53 per month, or $18.38 per year.
Is running a electric lawn mower in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 25% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.53 per month here versus $1.22 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.