Average battery life is 500 WH, costing about $2 to $3 per month.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\nNone<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nFuel + time cost to get to gas station<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nNone<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nMaintenance costs<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nFewer moving parts and lower maintenance costs<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nReplacement parts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nOil changes and maintenance, regular oil changes, engine tune-ups<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nNone<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nInsurance Fee<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nLow<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nNone<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHigh<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nNone<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nParking, transportation costs<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nNone<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nNone<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nParking fee<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nTransportation cost<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nTax Credits & Incentives<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nTax credits, rebates or other incentives available<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nNone<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nNone<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nNone<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nFlexibility<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHigh<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHigh<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nGeneral<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nPoor<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nTime-consuming<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nShort<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nLong<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nGeneral<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nLong<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nPortability<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHigh<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nGeneral<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nPoor<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nPoor<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nSpeed<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nAverage speed, usually limited to 20MPH, good for commuting<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nAverage speed, usually within 10MPH-20MPH, suitable for commuting<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nFast speeds, typically up to 50MPH<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nFast, the subway travels at about 55 MPH, making it by far the fastest and most efficient way to travel long distances.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nDistance Impact<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nLow distance impact, typical range up to 20 miles<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHigh, depending on your stamina<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nLow, typical range up to 300 miles<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nLow, well-developed subway lines<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nComfort<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHighly comfortable, some electric scooters with seats<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nGeneral<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nHigh<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \nGeneral<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/span>Costs<\/span><\/h4>\nThe initial purchase price<\/strong> of an electric scooter is an important factor to consider. Electric scooters vary in price, with the cheapest options costing several hundred dollars. However, it is important to remember that even if the upfront cost seems high, the long-term savings can offset this initial cost. Let’s take a look at the costing.<\/p>\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n \nElectric Scooter<\/div>\n<\/th>\n \nWalking<\/div>\n<\/th>\n \nBicycle<\/div>\n<\/th>\n \nCar<\/div>\n<\/th>\n \nSubway<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\n\nUpfront Cost<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n$400+<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n$0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n$400+<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n$600\/month<\/div>\n (Loan $450\/month + Insurance $150\/month)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n(US) $127\/month, monthly pass gives you unlimited rides for 30 days.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nFuel Cost<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n$0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n$0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n$0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n$50\/Month<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n$0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nCharging Cost<\/div>\n<\/td>\n \n (US) Off-peak $0.02, peak $0.07, $2.1 per month<\/div>\n<\/td>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |