Husqvarna · launched 2026
Husqvarna Automower 308V
From £1,249 (800 m² version) · versions up to 800 m²
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Quick verdict
Good for
- Simple, small lawns
Watch out for
- Needs Wi-Fi across the whole lawn
- Out of stock online (Husqvarna UK); dealers may have stock when we checked
- No wildlife feature: mow in daylight only
£1,249 for the 308V (800 m²) · spec score 5.4/10 · checked 17 October 2026
Satellite virtual boundary + AI vision camera; needs Wi-Fi across the lawn. Rated for lawns up to 800 m². Slopes up to 40%. Mows without Wi-Fi: Needs Wi-Fi
Automower 308V versions, UK prices and 5-year cost
| Version | Lawn | Price | Stock | Runtime | 5-yr core (Wi-Fi) | 5-yr core (no Wi-Fi) | With remote | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308V | 800 m² | £1,249 | Out of stock online (Husqvarna UK); dealers may have stock | 100 min | £1,625 | Needs Wi-Fi | same | 5.4 |
Prices from the seller's UK website on 17 October 2026. Where we can read the seller's page automatically, today's price is shown too. Prices change often; check the seller before buying.
Without Wi-Fi, subscriptions and 4G
No built-in cellular, so Husqvarna requires Wi-Fi across the lawn for wire-free mowing.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi; cellular only via a dealer-fitted accessory.
5-year cost for the 308V
| 5-year cost item | Cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Price of the 308V | £1,249 | UK price checked 17 October 2026 |
| Blades | £200 | £40/yr assumption; no blade price published |
| Electricity | £75.60 | 8 kWh/month × 7 months × 27p (assumption) |
| One replacement battery | £100 | Assumption: £20 per Ah, minimum £100 |
| Core cost, lawn with Wi-Fi | £1,625 | |
| Plan needed to keep mowing with no Wi-Fi | — | Needs Wi-Fi across the lawn to navigate. |
| Core cost, lawn without Wi-Fi | n/a |
Automower 308V reviews: what independent testers found
We have not found an independent UK or European review of this model yet. We will add one when it is published.
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Automower 308V specifications
| Navigation | Satellite virtual boundary + AI vision camera; needs Wi-Fi across the lawn |
|---|---|
| Base station / antenna | None |
| Built-in 4G | No |
| Drive | Not published |
| Max slope | 40% (about 22°) |
| Cutting width | 220 mm |
| Cutting height | 20–50 mm (manual) |
| Edge cutting | Not published |
| Obstacle sensing | AI vision camera |
| Wildlife features | Not published |
| Rain | Not published |
| Noise | 63 dB |
| Water resistance | IPX6 |
| Weight | 9.9 kg |
| Narrowest passage | Not published |
| Mowing zones | Not published |
| Anti-theft | GeoFence, PIN code, Alarm, Lift and tilt sensors |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Hedgehogs and wet lawns
Wildlife: No specific wildlife feature published. Whatever the mower, schedule it for daytime only. Read why.
Rain: No rain sensor published. Wet-lawn advice.
Sources
- Husqvarna UK product page + specifications checked 17 Oct 2026
- Balmers GM: Husqvarna Automower collection checked 17 Oct 2026