Garden without a socket? No problem
Running TerraMow without a power connection in the garden
Would you like to use a robot lawn mower without a power connection – for example in an allotment or by a garden house? The AI robot lawn mower TerraMow works without a boundary wire and without RTK. Only the charging station needs power. Here are the honest solutions so that TerraMow charges reliably even without a fixed socket.
TerraMow V600
AI robot lawn mower without a wire · up to 600 m²
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To the V600 →TerraMow V1000
AI robot lawn mower without a wire · up to 1,200 m²
incl. garage & spare blades · free shipping
To the V1000 →1. Best solution: an outdoor socket near the garden
The simplest and most reliable solution is a weatherproof outdoor socket near the planned location of the charging station. Since the charging station needs power permanently, a fixed 230 V socket is ideal: it charges reliably without you having to worry about capacity or recharging. If your property has a power connection near the lawn, that is the best choice.
2. No socket? A small 230 V power station
If there is no socket within reach, a small 230 V power station can supply the charging station. What matters here:
- Sufficient capacity: the power station should deliver enough energy to supply the charging station over several charging cycles.
- Consider continuous operation: ideally the charging station is active around the clock. Check whether the unit is suitable for longer continuous operation and does not switch off automatically at low load.
- Weather protection: set up the power station and cables in a protected spot (e.g. in the garden house or under the garage).
This way, TerraMow can be operated even where there is (as yet) no fixed socket. You can find a small power station for this here →
3. PV + a small storage battery – as a complement only
For allotments and garden houses with no mains connection at all, the power station can be topped up via a small PV module with a suitable storage battery. This is a sensible complement if you want to be self-sufficient anyway – for example in an allotment where there is permanently no power. Bear in mind: the charging output depends on sun, season and storage size, so dimension it generously.
Overview: which solution suits me?
| Situation | Recommended solution |
|---|---|
| Socket available near the garden | Weatherproof outdoor socket – best & simplest choice |
| Lawn far from the socket | Small 230 V power station for the charging station |
| Allotment/garden house with no mains | Power station + small PV module with storage (complement) |
Frequently asked questions
Does TerraMow need a socket in the garden?
The charging station needs a permanent 230 V power supply so the robot lawn mower can automatically return and charge. The easiest option is a weatherproof outdoor socket near the garden. The robot lawn mower itself needs no power while mowing.
Can I run TerraMow with a power station?
Yes. A small 230 V power station can supply the charging station if there is no socket nearby. Make sure it has sufficient capacity and is suitable for continuous operation. The power station is only an aid here – the product remains the robot lawn mower.
What if my allotment has no power?
Then a small 230 V power station supplies the charging station, topped up when needed via a small PV module with a storage battery. This keeps TerraMow self-sufficient – the energy solution is only the complement to the robot lawn mower.
Does TerraMow need a boundary wire?
No. The TerraMow V-series navigates purely visually using an AI camera – without a boundary wire and without RTK. You only need to supply the charging station with power, not lay any wire.
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