E-scooter vs. Car for City Driving: Costs and Time
100 km in the city by car: €12. By e-scooter: €0.59. A 20x difference. Plus, save 30 minutes daily by avoiding traffic jams.
Costs per 100 km
Car (petrol 7l/100km, €1.55/l): €10.85. Car (diesel): €8.90. E-scooter: €0.59. A car is 15–18x more expensive in fuel.
Annual Fixed Costs
Car: insurance €350, registration €120, technical inspection €35, service €200. Total €705. E-scooter AM: insurance €70, registration €25, service €60. Total €155. A difference of €550 annually.
Time in the City
From Šiška to Ljubljana city center during morning rush hour: car 30 min, e-scooter 12 min. Annual time savings: 70 hours (3 days of work time).
Parking Fees
Car in Ljubljana city center: €1.50/h, €12/day. E-scooter in zones 1–3: free. Monthly for 22 working days: €264 savings.
