E-Scooter vs. Petrol Scooter: Cost Comparison in Slovenia
100 km on an e-scooter costs you 0.59 €, while 100 km on a petrol scooter costs around 7 €. The difference can exceed 1,500 € in 3 years.
The price of electricity in Slovenia is currently around 0.17 €/kWh. A typical e-scooter consumes about 3.5 kWh per 100 km — which means less than 0.60 € for 100 km of riding.
Cost of a petrol scooter
A scooter with a 50 cm³ 4-stroke engine consumes about 3 L/100 km. At a price of 1.55 €/L, this amounts to ~4.65 € — approximately 8 times more than an electric one.
Service and maintenance costs
An e-scooter does not have oil, spark plugs, belts, or an exhaust system. Annual service is faster and cheaper; the main costs are brake pads and tires.
Return on investment period
With 5,000 km per year, the purchase of an e-scooter with a subsidy pays for itself in just 2–3 years.
