Can a GOAT O RTK mower stay outside in the rain and over winter?

Rain is fine; a full UK winter outdoors is best avoided. Ecovacs gives the Ecovacs GOAT O RTK (O600 RTK / O800 RTK) an IPX6 rating, meaning it is protected against strong jets of water, and fits a rain sensor to detect when it starts raining. A garage isn't included, but Ecovacs sells one separately to keep leaves and direct sun off the mower.

Winter is a different matter. Grass barely grows once temperatures drop, and lithium batteries don't like being charged in freezing conditions. The usual advice is to clean the mower, charge the battery part-way, and store it somewhere dry and frost-free, such as a shed or garage, until spring. Ecovacs doesn't publish specific winter guidance for these models on the pages we checked, so follow the manual if it differs. Our winter storage guide covers what to do with the RTK station and charging base, and whether a garage is worth buying.