Of course, the price of the Aeroride E-Spark is likely to give some potential buyers pause, especially when compared to a traditional gas scooter. But the long term ownership costs are an important thing to consider. Most electric scooters are less maintenance and fuel cost demanding, but have the drawback of replacement battery costs later on. E-Spark owners claim to save a lot of money over time, while others fear the price of repairs. Now let’s break down the economics of owning an E Spark versus a gas scooter over several years, looking at energy cost, maintenance and potential battery replacements.