How to use the Mobility TCO Calculator
The Formula
Car: 36 months of fuel, insurance, maintenance, parking, and depreciation. E-bike: purchase + battery replacement + upkeep + charging. E-scooter: purchase + tire/brake budget + charging.
Practical Example
Savings are not just fuel—parking, insurance, and depreciation dominate urban car ownership. Pair this decision tool with range and maintenance calculators before you buy.
About Mobility TCO Calculator
3-year TCO model
Car: 36 months of fuel, insurance, maintenance, parking, and depreciation. E-bike: purchase + battery replacement + upkeep + charging. E-scooter: purchase + tire/brake budget + charging.
Why micro-mobility wins
Savings are not just fuel—parking, insurance, and depreciation dominate urban car ownership. Pair this decision tool with range and maintenance calculators before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Include car purchase price? A: This version models operating TCO for an existing car; add purchase separately if comparing a new car buy. Q: Battery at year 3? A: One replacement is included in e-bike maintenance. Q: E-scooter vs e-bike? A: We show savings for both vs car.