At the latest, since climate change is becoming increasingly threatening and present, we have been looking for environmentally friendly alternatives to the car. Now, the ever-rising fuel prices are added, and giving up the car or at least restricting its use becomes unavoidable for many drivers.
It has now been proven that e-scooters are an environmentally friendly, fast, and flexible method of transportation in the city. But: Can the e-scooter replace the car? What is the reality for commuters, people in rural areas, and for people who regularly do big shopping for the family or have to transport heavy luggage? What range does the e-scooter need to be able to replace the car, and how much fuel does the e-scooter really save? We clarify all relevant questions and more about the topic "E-scooter as an alternative to the car" in Moovi Magazine.
E-scooter instead of car – all advantages at a glance
Unlike cars, e-scooters do not require fuel and do not emit exhaust fumes, which clearly saves the environment and your wallet. But apart from these economic and ecological advantages, riding an e-scooter offers further benefits: Avoiding traffic jams and traffic lights between urban canyons on the way to work in the morning and taking the shortcut through the park, spontaneously stopping in front of a small café or at a bench in the sun and arriving at your destination relaxed – all without looking for a parking space. The e-scooter makes it possible and promises a lot of riding fun and healthy, fresh air.
Saving fuel with an e-scooter – how much do you really save?
Due to its limited range and speed, the e-scooter is of course particularly suitable for short distances. But even shorter distances consume a lot of fuel and thus money. You use your car for the journey from your home to the train station to take the train to work in the city. Each route is 5 km – meaning 10 km a day. Assuming 300 working days a year, you already drive 3,000 km annually to the train station and back. If the fuel consumption is 7 liters per 100 km and the fuel price is 2.00 EUR/liter, we arrive at total costs of 870 EUR per year for fuel.
For comparison: An e-scooter consumes about one kilowatt-hour of electricity per 100 km. Assuming an electricity price of 30 cents per kilowatt-hour, this results in electricity costs of only 0.30 Euros per 100 km. For the example distance of 3,000 km per year, you pay only 9 Euros for electricity with your e-scooter instead of 870 Euros.
Range and speed – what the e-scooter should be capable of
To be truly and permanently competitive with a car, the e-scooter must offer a certain performance in terms of range and speed. Premium e-scooters have a range of 25 – 35 kilometers. Therefore, Moovi's electric scooters also offer a range of 30 kilometers. In Germany, e-scooters with a maximum speed of 20 km/h are permitted on the road.
Tips for commuters: e-scooters for on the go
Moovi e-scooters are ideal for commuters. With a maximum weight of 12.8 kg and the simple folding mechanism, you can easily take the scooter with you on the bus and train after the journey to the station.
Transporting loads without a car – Moovi makes it possible
Equipped with the MoovIt load system, various loads weighing up to 40 kilograms can be transported independently of the steering on the front axle of the electric scooter.
Conclusion: Can the e-scooter replace the car?
Our conclusion: Anyone who has to travel short distances of between 10 and 20 kilometers daily can definitely replace the car with an e-scooter. With a range of up to 30 km and a speed of 20 km/h, the electric scooter is definitely an alternative to the car that saves fuel and relieves the environment.