Cost of charging an electric scooter or electric bicycle

A common question for those considering buying an electric scooter or e-bike is: how much does it cost to charge them? With rising electricity prices, many people want to know how economical it is to use an electric vehicle. In this article, we will go over how you can calculate the cost of charging your electric scooter or e-bike and provide some examples to clarify.

How do you calculate the charging cost?

To calculate the cost of charging a battery, you need to know some basic factors:

1. Battery capacity: Measured in kilowatt hours (kWh). This is the amount of energy the battery can store. The battery capacity of electric scooters and e-bikes varies depending on the model, but is usually between 0.2 and 1 kWh.

2. Electricity price: The cost per kWh, which you can find on your electricity bill. Prices vary, but let's assume the average price is 2 SEK per kWh (may vary depending on where you live and your electricity supplier).

Example of calculation

Let's take an example with an electric scooter with a battery capacity of 0.5 kWh and an electric bicycle with a larger battery of 0.8 kWh.

1. Electric scooter:

Battery capacity: 0.5 kWh
Electricity price: 2 SEK per kWh

The formula for calculating the cost is:

Cost = Battery capacity (kWh) x Electricity price (SEK/kWh)

Cost = 0.5 kWh x 2 SEK/kWh = 1 SEK

It therefore costs approximately 1 SEK to charge your electric scooter from empty to full battery.

2. Electric bike:

Battery capacity: 0.8 kWh
Electricity price: 2 SEK per kWh

Cost = 0.8 kWh x 2 SEK/kWh = 1.6 SEK

It costs approximately SEK 1.60 to fully charge your electric bike.

How far can you drive on a full charge?

Electric scooters and e-bikes have different ranges depending on battery capacity, terrain, weather and rider weight. Generally speaking, an electric scooter and e-bike can travel between 30-100 km on a full charge.

Example of cost per kilometer

To understand how much it costs to drive per kilometer, we can divide the cost of a full charge by the range.

Electric scooter:

• Cost of charging: 1 SEK
• Range: 25 km

Cost per kilometer = 1 SEK/25 km = 0.04 SEK/km

It therefore costs 4 öre per kilometer to ride an electric scooter.

Electric bike:

• Cost of charging: SEK 1.6
• Range: 70 km

Cost per kilometer = 1.6 SEK/70 km = 0.023 SEK/km

It therefore costs approximately 2.3 öre per kilometer to ride an electric bike.

Factors affecting charging cost

It's important to remember that several factors can affect both your actual charging cost and your range:

1. Battery age: An older battery may not hold as much charge as a new one, meaning you need to charge it more often.

2. Driving style and terrain: If you drive on hilly terrain or drive fast and accelerate frequently, the battery will drain faster.

3. Temperature: Colder temperatures can affect battery efficiency and require you to charge more frequently.

4. Electricity prices: The price of electricity can vary, so if electricity prices increase, your charging cost will also increase.

Conclusion

Charging an electric scooter or e-bike is significantly cheaper than driving a gasoline-powered car, making these vehicles both an economical and environmentally friendly alternative for commuting.With a typical cost of just a few kronor per charge, you can travel long distances without emptying your wallet.

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