Husqvarna Automower 450V NERA

Husqvarna's largest 2026 wire-free Automower, rated for 7,500 m² with cellular, an infrared camera and a 50% slope rating, at a premium price.

8.3/10from £4,898Compare prices
  • Lawn sizeup to 7,500 m²
  • NavigationHybrid (RTK + vision/LiDAR)
  • Max slope50%
  • Versions1
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Prices and stock

Automower 450V NERA · up to 7,500 m² · RRP £4,899

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Our verdict

Should you buy the Automower 450V NERA?

A desk-based verdict from the manufacturer’s specifications, manuals and UK warranty terms.

How we score
8.3/10easymower score · method 2026.1
  • Navigation spec9.5
  • Cut quality editorial7.5
  • Ease of setup editorial8.0
  • App editorial8.0
  • Value spec8.4
  • Support spec+editorial7.3

Pros

  • 7,500 m² rating for systematic mowing
  • Longest run time per charge in the V NERA range
  • Built-in cellular and Wi-Fi for cloud RTK, so no reference station in most gardens
  • AI camera with infrared for obstacle detection
  • GPS tracking, PIN code and alarm

Cons

  • Among the most expensive consumer robot mowers
  • No EdgeCut disc
  • Slope limit drops to 25% at the boundary
  • Two-year warranty on a high-cost machine

Who it’s for

  • Lawns of about 4,000 m² to 6,000 m² (1 to 1.5 acres)
  • Large properties where the lawn is out of Wi-Fi range
  • Sloping grounds up to 50% inside the lawn
  • Owners who want dealer installation and servicing

Who should avoid it

  • Your lawn is under about 4,000 m²: the 430V NERA is the same mower for less
  • You have slopes over 50%: all-wheel-drive mowers are rated higher
  • You want the most area for the money: rivals cover similar lawns for less

Specifications

Automower 450V NERA specifications

The manufacturer’s published figures, each linked to its source. Where versions differ, each is listed.

Navigation
Navigation
Hybrid (RTK + vision/LiDAR)Source: manufacturer product page
Positioning and obstacle sensors
RTK-GNSS (EPOS), AI vision camera (IR for night use), lift sensor, tilt sensorSource: manufacturer product page
RTK base station needed
4G
Subscription needed
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Cutting
Cutting width
Min cutting height
Max cutting height
Height adjustment
Blade type
3 pivoting razor bladesSource: manufacturer product page
Blades
Power
Mowing time per charge
Charging time
Smart and safety
App
Voice assistants
Amazon Alexa, Google HomeSource: manufacturer product page
Obstacle avoidance
No-go zones
Camera
GPS theft tracking
Theft alarm
PIN lock

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 7,500 m².

    In practiceThat's the systematic-mowing figure, given as ±20%. For irregular (random) mowing Husqvarna lists 5,000 m². Source

  • They sayHandles slopes up to 50%.

    In practiceInside the working area. Husqvarna's limit along the boundary is 25%. Source

How it navigates and sets up

The 450V NERA replaces the 450X NERA at the top of Husqvarna's residential range (the all-wheel-drive 435X AWD NERA aside). It is wire-free: EPOS satellite RTK sets the virtual boundaries, and correction data arrives from Husqvarna's cloud over Wi-Fi or the built-in cellular link. For a lawn of this size, cellular is the practical route, as home Wi-Fi seldom reaches the far side of an acre or more. Where neither signal is available, the EPOS RS1 reference station supplies corrections locally.

The AI camera with infrared detects obstacles and, Husqvarna says, is combined with satellite data so the mower keeps covering areas under trees or beside buildings where RTK is weaker.

Rated area is 7,500 m². Slopes up to 50% are allowed inside the lawn and 25% at the edges. Large rural lawns often include steeper banks; if yours does, compare all-wheel-drive options.

Cutting

It shares the Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA's cutting system: a 240 mm disc with three pivoting razor blades and electric height adjustment from 20 mm to 60 mm. Husqvarna quotes a run time of 160 min per charge, the longest in the V NERA line, which is how it covers more ground than the 430V. Mowing is systematic. There's no EdgeCut disc. Husqvarna lists a perceived sound level of 58 dB(A).

App, connectivity and security

Automower Connect runs over cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with schedules, stay-out zones, remote control and Alexa and Google Home integration. GPS tracking, a PIN code and an alarm are standard, which is reassuring on an open property. Keep schedules to daylight hours for wildlife, despite the infrared camera.

Running costs, warranty and support

Husqvarna's consumer warranty is 2 years, battery included. That's short for a mower at this price, though Husqvarna's UK dealer network is a genuine advantage for servicing and repairs. Current prices start from £4,898.

Price history

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Questions owners ask

Frequently asked questions

What does the 450V NERA add over the 430V NERA?

A higher area rating (7,500 m² against 4,800 m²) and a longer run time per charge on Husqvarna's figures. Body, cutting system, camera, connectivity and slope rating are the same.

Is the 450V NERA the replacement for the 450X NERA?

Yes, Husqvarna names it as the successor. The 450X NERA uses radar and a boundary wire unless bought as the wire-free bundle; the 450V NERA is wire-free by default with a camera.

Does it need a reference station on a large property?

Not if Wi-Fi or mobile signal covers the lawn, as the RTK corrections come from Husqvarna's cloud. On remote plots with neither, the EPOS RS1 reference station supplies them locally.

Also consider

Alternatives to the Automower 450V NERA

Similar mowers that trade something for something else: price, wire, slope or size.

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Mammotion

Cheaper option

Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD

  • Up to 10,000 m²
  • Hybrid (RTK + vision/LiDAR)
  • 80% slopes
from £1,6998.8/10

Owning one

Accessories, guides and tools

Compatible accessories

  • Automower House (NERA models)RRP £229
  • Automower Terrain Kit (320/430/450 NERA)RRP £99.99
  • Husqvarna Classic BladesRRP £20.99
  • Husqvarna EPOS RS1 Reference StationRRP £309
  • Husqvarna Endurance Blades (smallest pack)RRP £25.99
  • Husqvarna Enhance HSS+ bladeRRP £164.99

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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