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Mobility TCO Calculator

Savings vs car

$20,578.00

That's about $20,578.00.

E-bike $18,352.00 · E-scooter $20,578.00 · over 36 months

Car · Initial purchase$0.00
Car · Maintenance$11,880.00
Car · Energy / fuel$4,320.00
Car · Insurance$5,400.00
Car · 3-year total$21,600.00
E-bike · Initial purchase$2,000.00
E-bike · Maintenance$1,140.00
E-bike · Energy / fuel$108.00
E-bike · Insurance$0.00
E-bike · 3-year total$3,248.00
E-scooter · Initial purchase$800.00
E-scooter · Maintenance$150.00
E-scooter · Energy / fuel$72.00
E-scooter · Insurance$0.00
E-scooter · 3-year total$1,022.00
Considering the switch? Check our E-Bike Range Guide or E-Scooter Maintenance Schedule

How this calculator works

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.