The company says that products in their new battery-charged range are built in Britain, start at the touch of a button don’t involve trips to the garage for petrol and are not affected by rain or cold weather.

They also point out how the absence of oil or petrol is also a boost to the environment. Bosch quote a Swedish study which found that the emissions from a petrol mower used for one hour is equivalent to the emissions released by a car on a 100 mile journey.

Joao Barufi, who leads the Bosch Garden Tools division in the UK said, "Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson has been famously sniffy about electric-powered cars. If he could experience the power of our electric mowers he would be amazed. It’s a shame he doesn’t present a programme called ‘Top Shear’."

Bosch say their new cordless Professional Garden tools match the performance of petrol equivalents and are built around heavy duty batteries. They feature brushless motors that remove the need for servicing. Moreover, they say, the fuel savings that flow from battery powered technology mean that the mowers and brushcutters could effectively pay for themselves over a few years.


Battery brushcutter from Bosch

The technology is also low-vibration which means that gardening professionals and enthusiasts are no longer at risk from the condition called ‘white finger’ caused by vibration. 

The batteries are fully weather-proof (rated IP54) and compatible with both the new mowers and brushcutters. They feature a 42-minute recharge time.

Joao Barufi added: “Our new range is quieter than some domestic vacuum cleaners, has huge environmental benefits and saves on maintenance and fuel costs. They’re also robust and very stylish."