Save thousands of kroner: Electric scooter/electric bike vs. car

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

1. Basic cost and purchase price

Transport	Price	Lifespan (estimated)
Volkswagen Golf (used 2023, average price)	SEK 250,000	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 electric bike costs significantly less.

2. Fuel cost vs. electricity cost

Transport	Consumption	Cost per mile
Volkswagen Golf	0.6 l/mile (petrol)	SEK 12/mile (at SEK 20/l petrol)
iScooter i10 Pro	1.2 kWh per charge, 35 km range	SEK 0.34/mile (at SEK 1.00/kWh)
Duotts C29 Pro	1.5 kWh per charge, 70 km range	SEK 0.21/mile (at SEK 1.00/kWh)

Commuting 10 km per day costs:

• Car: 1,200 SEK/month

• Electric scooter: SEK 3.40/month

• Electric bike: SEK 2.10/month

3. Maintenance and service

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

Cars require regular service and repairs that are more expensive than maintaining an electric scooter or electric bicycle.

4. Parking

Transport	Cost
Volkswagen Golf	1,500 SEK/month (average parking in the city)
iScooter i10 Pro	0 kr
Duotts C29 Pro	0 kr

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

5.Congestion tax

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

Electric scooters and electric bicycles are exempt from congestion tax.

6. Insurance

Transport	Monthly cost
Volkswagen Golf	800 SEK
iScooter i10 Pro	100 SEK
Duotts C29 Pro	150 SEK

Cars have higher insurance costs than electric bicycles and electric scooters.

7. Annual vehicle tax

Transport	Annual tax
Volkswagen Golf	4,000 SEK
iScooter i10 Pro	0 kr
Duotts C29 Pro	0 kr

Cars have an annual tax that electric scooters and electric bicycles are completely exempt from.

8. Conclusion: How much cheaper is an electric scooter and electric bicycle?

If we add up all the monthly costs:

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

Savings per year:

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

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

Commuting with 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 and more convenient way to get around the city, an electric scooter or e-bike is a great option. Not only will you save thousands of kronor each year, but you'll also avoid parking problems, congestion tax and high fuel costs.Check out models like iScooter i10 Pro and Duotts C29 Pro and start saving money today!