Save thousands of kronor: Electric scooter/e-bike vs. car

Commuting to work or school can be a major expense, but what does it actually cost to drive a car compared to riding an electric scooter or e-bike? In this article, we take a detailed look at the costs of three different modes of transportation: a car (the Volkswagen Golf, Sweden's best-selling car model in 2023), the iScooter i10 Pro electric scooter, and the Duotts C29 Pro e-bike.

1. Base cost and purchase price

Mode of transport	Price	Lifespan (estimated)
Volkswagen Golf (used, 2023, average price)	250,000 SEK	15 years
iScooter i10 Pro	6,990 SEK	3 years
Duotts C29 Pro	16,990 SEK	5 years

Buying a car is a big investment, while an electric scooter or e-bike costs significantly less.

2. Fuel cost vs. electricity cost

Mode of transport	Consumption	Cost per mil
Volkswagen Golf	0.6 L/mil (gasoline)	12 SEK/mil (at 20 SEK/L gasoline)
iScooter i10 Pro	1.2 kWh per charge, 35 km range	0.34 SEK/mil (at 1.00 SEK/kWh)
Duotts C29 Pro	1.5 kWh per charge, 70 km range	0.21 SEK/mil (at 1.00 SEK/kWh)

Commuting 10 km a day costs:

• Car: 1,200 SEK/month

• Electric scooter: 3.40 SEK/month

• E-bike: 2.10 SEK/month

3. Maintenance and service

Mode of transport	Annual service cost
Volkswagen Golf	8,000 SEK
iScooter i10 Pro	500 SEK
Duotts C29 Pro	1,000 SEK

Cars require regular servicing and repairs that cost more than maintaining an electric scooter or e-bike.

4. Parking

Mode of transport	Cost
Volkswagen Golf	1,500 SEK/month (average city parking)
iScooter i10 Pro	0 SEK
Duotts C29 Pro	0 SEK

Electric scooters and e-bikes can be parked for free, while cars often come with high parking costs.

5. Congestion tax

Mode of transport	Cost
Volkswagen Golf	1,000 SEK/month (Stockholm, does not apply to electric cars)
iScooter i10 Pro	0 SEK
Duotts C29 Pro	0 SEK

Electric scooters and e-bikes are exempt from congestion tax.

6. Insurance

Mode of transport	Monthly cost
Volkswagen Golf	800 SEK
iScooter i10 Pro	100 SEK
Duotts C29 Pro	150 SEK

Cars have higher insurance costs than e-bikes and electric scooters.

7. Annual vehicle tax

Mode of transport	Annual tax
Volkswagen Golf	4,000 SEK
iScooter i10 Pro	0 SEK
Duotts C29 Pro	0 SEK

Cars are subject to an annual tax that electric scooters and e-bikes avoid entirely.

8. Conclusion: How much cheaper is an electric scooter or e-bike?

If we add up all the monthly costs:

Mode of transport	Fuel/Electricity	Service	Parking	Congestion tax	Insurance	Tax	Total per month
Volkswagen Golf	1,200 SEK	667 SEK	1,500 SEK	1,000 SEK	800 SEK	333 SEK	5,500 SEK
iScooter i10 Pro	3.40 SEK	42 SEK	0 SEK	0 SEK	100 SEK	0 SEK	145 SEK
Duotts C29 Pro	2.10 SEK	83 SEK	0 SEK	0 SEK	150 SEK	0 SEK	235 SEK

Savings per year:

• Electric scooter: 5,500 SEK - 145 SEK = 64,260 SEK/year

• E-bike: 5,500 SEK - 235 SEK = 63,180 SEK/year

Commuting on an electric scooter or e-bike can save you over 64,000 SEK per year compared to owning and driving a car!

Conclusion

If you're looking for a cheaper, more convenient way to get around the city, an electric scooter or e-bike is a fantastic option. Not only do you save thousands of SEK every year, but you also avoid parking headaches, congestion tax, and high fuel costs. Check out models like the iScooter i10 Pro and the Duotts C29 Pro and start saving money today!