How much does it cost to charge an electric scooter?
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The short answer is, not much at all. An electric scooter is one of the most cost-efficient modes of transport available today.
Currently in the UK, it costs between 15p to 30p to fully charge an average electric scooter battery from flat. This is based on it taking an average of 5 hours to charge a mid-range e-scooter, but it may even be possible to achieve a slightly cheaper rate if your provider offers off-peak lower cost electricity rates at certain times of the day.
That works out at around just 1 pence per mile if your scooter has a range of 30 miles, putting e-scooters in a category of their own when it comes to cost-efficient travel.
If we compare this to the cost of fuelling a petrol scooter, which is just over £6 per time, it equates to a huge saving of around 85%. And the savings compared to other traditional methods of transport are just as significant.
Electricity is a fraction of the price of gasoline or petrol, especially given recent fuel hikes worldwide. Of course, electricity is the same price whether it’s charging a car, a bike or a scooter. But the compact size and weight of an electric scooter make it much more efficient than bigger electric vehicles. This also means you don’t need to charge as frequently, saving you further time and money.
When designing the Nought.One, we wanted to make charging as easy and efficient as possible. The result is a removable battery pack, which means you don’t need to take the entire e-scooter to a charging point to plug it in. It's also possible to buy a spare battery so you always have a backup, increasing your range and reducing your chances of ever being stranded with an exhausted battery.
How long do electric scooters last?
The average electric scooters lasts anywhere between 3 - 6 years. Like most things that come with a price tag, it’s often true that you get what you pay for. If you invest in a high-end eScooter, you can expect it to have a longer lifespan. By the same logic, cheaper models usually won’t usually last as long, some as short as just 2 years.
Many electric scooters last much more than 6 years with the proper care and maintenance. You can do a lot of this maintenance yourself at home and it can go a long way in extending the lifespan of your electric scooter.
Here’s a few other simple things you can do to increase your chances of enjoying your eScooter for longer:
Keep an eye on your charging habits. Don’t ride to zero, and instead recharge when you see the battery at around 30% capacity. At the same time, overcharging should be avoided. Both these habits, over time, will help your battery capacity. Keeping an eye on your battery level couldn’t be easier with Nought.One’s smart integrated LED screen display.
Handle your e-scooter with care. Things like sticking to reasonable speed and weight limits, avoiding rough terrains and generally being sensible about the way you handle your e-scooter will help it to stay in top condition.
Watch the weather. A lot of e-scooter models are not impervious to water and the moisture will have an effect on the proper functioning of the vehicle, so you should avoid riding in harsh conditions.
You don’t need to worry about this with the Nought.One though. Our IP65 waterproof protection rating means that it’s smooth riding through puddles, sleet and snow, without impacting the lifespan of your e-scooter. We’ll get to the details of that later.
