Husqvarna Automower 405XE NERA
A discontinued small NERA Automower: wired out of the box, upgradable to wire-free, and well connected. Replaced by the camera-equipped 405VE NERA.
- Lawn sizeup to 600 m²
- NavigationPerimeter wire
- Max slope30%
- Versions1
Prices and stock
Automower 405XE NERA · up to 600 m²
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Successor: Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA
Prices and stock
Automower 405VE NERA · up to 900 m² · RRP £2,349
| Retailer | Price | Stock | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Garden MachineryInstallation availableChecked | £2,299 | In stock | View deal |
| Godfreys of SevenoaksChecked | £2,349 | Back orderAvailable to pre-order | View deal |
| Husqvarna UKChecked | £2,349 | In stock | View deal |
| Mowers UKInstallation availableChecked | £2,349 | In stock | View deal |
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Our verdict
Should you buy the Automower 405XE NERA?
A desk-based verdict from the manufacturer’s specifications, manuals and UK warranty terms.
Pros
- Cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity built in
- Can be upgraded to wire-free with Husqvarna's EPOS Plug-in
- Two cutting discs with pivoting razor blades and electric height adjustment
- GPS theft tracking, alarm and PIN lock
- Long 100-minute mowing time per charge for a 600 m² rating
Cons
- Discontinued, with no current UK RRP
- Ships as a boundary-wire mower
- 30% slope rating is modest for the NERA range
- Heavier than older small Automowers at 12.1 kg
Who it’s for
- Buyers offered a new-old-stock or lightly used unit at a clear discount
- Small lawns up to about 500 m² on a boundary wire
- Owners who may want to go wire-free later with the EPOS Plug-in
Who should avoid it
- You want a mower Husqvarna currently sells and supports as a live model
- Your lawn has slopes over 30%, or over 20% along the edges
- You want wire-free mowing from day one without buying an add-on
Specifications
Automower 405XE NERA specifications
The manufacturer’s published figures, each linked to its source. Where versions differ, each is listed.
| Rated lawn area |
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| Navigation | Perimeter wireSource: manufacturer product page |
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| Positioning and obstacle sensors | boundary wire sensor, lift sensor, tilt sensorSource: manufacturer product page |
| RTK base station needed | |
| 4G | |
| Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth |
| Cutting width | |
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| Min cutting height | |
| Max cutting height | |
| Height adjustment | |
| Blade type | 2 discs with 3 pivoting razor bladesSource: manufacturer product page |
| Mowing time per charge |
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| Weight | |
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| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 680 × 440 × 280Source: manufacturer product page |
| Noise | |
| Water/dust rating |
| App | Automower ConnectSource: manufacturer product page |
|---|---|
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google HomeSource: manufacturer product page |
| GPS theft tracking | |
| Theft alarm | |
| PIN lock |
| Warranty |
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links go to the manufacturer source for each figure. Figures are the manufacturer’s own claims unless marked otherwise.
Claims vs reality
Where the brand’s marketing and its own small print don’t agree.
They sayRated for slopes up to 30%.
In practiceThat applies inside the working area. Husqvarna's spec lists 20% along the boundary. Source
How it navigates and sets up
The 405XE NERA arrives set up for a perimeter wire around the lawn and its obstacles. Husqvarna's EPOS Plug-in, sold separately, converts it to wire-free mowing using satellite RTK, with corrections from Husqvarna's cloud or, where coverage is poor, the EPOS RS1 reference station. That upgrade path is the main thing that set NERA models apart from older wired Automowers. Our wired vs wire-free guide explains the trade-offs.
Husqvarna rated it for 600 m² and slopes up to 30% inside the working area.
Cutting
The deck uses 2 discs with 3 pivoting razor blades, across a 220 mm cut. Height is adjusted electrically from 20 mm to 55 mm. Husqvarna lists 100 min of mowing per charge and a sound level of 60 dB(A).
App, connectivity and security
It connects to the Automower Connect app over cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so remote control works without extra hardware. Husqvarna lists GPS theft tracking, an alarm and PIN lock, and Amazon Alexa and Google Home support.
Running costs, warranty and support
Husqvarna's UK consumer warranty is 2 years from purchase, battery included. Husqvarna still hosts a support page for the model, and its dealers service NERA mowers, but check parts availability with a dealer before buying an older unit. Blades are a small recurring cost; see our running-costs calculator.
Should you still buy one?
Only at a clear discount. Going wire-free means buying the EPOS Plug-in on top, whereas the Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA is wire-free out of the box, adds a camera to help where satellite signal is weak, and is rated for a larger lawn. It currently costs from £2,299. If you're happy with a wire and want to spend less, the Husqvarna Automower 305 is a simpler option while stock lasts.
Price history
Price history will appear here once we’ve tracked this model for a few days.
Automower 405XE NERA questions and answers
What changed between the Automower 405XE NERA and the new 405VE NERA?
The biggest change is that the Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA is wire-free out of the box, while the Husqvarna Automower 405XE NERA it replaces arrived set up for a boundary wire. Husqvarna named the 405VE NERA as the successor in its 2026 NERA announcement, and the 405XE NERA is now discontinued.
The 405XE NERA followed a perimeter wire and needed Husqvarna's EPOS Plug-in, bought separately, to use satellite navigation. The 405VE NERA has EPOS satellite RTK built in, with correction data from Husqvarna's cloud over Wi-Fi or its built-in cellular link, so there's usually no wire and no reference station to install.
It also adds an AI vision camera with infrared, which Husqvarna doesn't list for the 405XE NERA. Husqvarna says the camera works alongside the satellite positioning, which should help where signal is weak, for example close to the house.
Husqvarna rates the new model for a larger lawn: 900 m² with systematic mowing, against 600 m² for the 405XE NERA.
Much stays the same. Both have the EdgeCut rear disc, electric height adjustment from 20 mm to 55 mm, a 30% slope rating, the same quoted sound level, built-in cellular and GPS tracking.
If you find a 405XE NERA at a clear discount and don't mind a wire, it is still a capable mower. For a new purchase where you want to avoid a wire, the 405VE NERA, from £2,299, is the simpler route than buying an older model plus the plug-in.
More questions
Frequently asked questions
Has the Automower 405XE NERA been discontinued?
Yes. Husqvarna UK marks it as discontinued, and its press release introducing the new NERA models names the 405VE NERA as the replacement.
Can the 405XE NERA work without a boundary wire?
It is supplied for boundary-wire installation. Husqvarna sells an EPOS Plug-in that converts it to wire-free operation using satellite RTK, with correction data from Husqvarna's cloud where coverage allows.
What replaced the 405XE NERA?
The 405VE NERA. It is wire-free as standard, combines satellite RTK with a camera, and is rated for 900 m² against 600 m² for the 405XE.
Is a discontinued Automower still covered by warranty?
A new unit bought from a UK retailer carries Husqvarna's standard two-year consumer warranty. A used one only carries whatever remains of the original owner's cover.
Also consider
Alternatives to the Automower 405XE NERA
Similar mowers that trade something for something else: price, wire, slope or size.
Wire-free alternative
Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA
- Up to 900 m²
- Hybrid (RTK + vision/LiDAR)
- 30% slopes
Wire-free alternative
Husqvarna Automower 305E NERA
- Up to 900 m²
- Network RTK
- 30% slopes
Cheaper option
Husqvarna Automower 410XE NERA
- Up to 1,000 m²
- Perimeter wire
- 30% slopes
Wire-free alternative
Segway Navimow H2 Series
- Up to 3,000 m²
- Hybrid (RTK + vision/LiDAR)
- 45% slopes
Owning one
Accessories, guides and tools
Compatible accessories
- Automower House (NERA models)RRP £229
- Automower Installation Kit – LargeRRP £209.99
- Automower Installation Kit – MediumRRP £144.99
- Automower Installation Kit – SmallRRP £81.99
- Automower Terrain Kit (305E/310E/405/410 NERA)RRP £104.99
- Husqvarna Classic BladesRRP £20.99
- Husqvarna EPOS Plug-in NERA 305E/310E/405XE/410XERRP £409
- Husqvarna EPOS RS1 Reference StationRRP £309
Last updated 2026-09-29. Specs are the manufacturer’s own figures, each linked to its source. How we score · How we get prices · Report an error