"Corded electric" means plugged into the mains via an extension lead — as opposed to "cordless", which runs on a battery pack. The two terms look alike but mean opposite things. A corded mower is light, cheap and maintenance-free as long as a socket is within reach — no charging or refuelling stops, but tethered to the length of your cable.
Best for: small-to-medium lawns near a power socket · the lightest, cheapest mains-electric option (11.5 kg) · buyers who want zero fuel, oil or battery costs
View specs › · Compare · £108 – £134
Best for: medium lawns up to ~700 m² near a socket · a wider 42 cm corded cut with 50 L collection · budget mains-electric mowing with rear high wheels
A corded mower is usually lighter and cheaper than an equivalent battery model, since there's no pack to buy — but its reach is capped by your cable length, which makes it best suited to smaller-to-medium lawns near a socket. Want to lose the cable? Our cordless lawn mowers hub covers the battery-powered alternative. Our petrol vs electric running costs guide breaks down the running costs of both power types — energy, maintenance, battery investment — or run the numbers for your own lawn with the running-cost calculator.