Annual E-Scooter Ownership Costs: What Riding Actually Costs You
A realistic calculation of annual e-scooter costs in Slovenia: insurance, electricity, service, tires. Total around 200–280 € per year.
Insurance
Mandatory motor insurance AM: 60–90 € annually. A1: 100–150 € annually. No comprehensive (kasko) insurance, which is rarely recommended for scooters given their value.
Electricity
For 5,000 km annually and consumption of 3.5 kWh/100 km, you use 175 kWh, which at 0.17 €/kWh costs ~30 € annually.
Service and Wear Parts
Annual service: 40–70 € (brake inspection, wheels, calibration). Brake pads (every 2 years): 20 €. Tires (every 3–5 years): pair 60–100 €.
Technical Inspection
AM mopeds do not require a technical inspection. A1 vehicles need one every 2 years — cost ~25 €.
Annual Total
AM: 150–220 €. A1: 200–280 €. For comparison: a petrol scooter, including fuel and oils, costs 600–900 € annually for the same usage.
