The Amo Jaunty vs traditional gas scooters regarding long term cost?
Amo Jaunty electric scooters are often sold as cheaper alternatives to gas scooters, but is this really the case when you consider all the costs? E smokes will tend to be more expensive upfront, but they are going to cost less to fuel and maintain over time. However, how do these savings translate in real world use? What about costs to replace batteries down the line? How does the lifespan of an e scooter compare to the lifespan of a well maintained gas scooter? For the sake of argument, let’s attempt to break down the true cost of ownership for the Jaunty versus a comparable gas scooter over few years of use on all too real electricity, repair, and resale value.
After 2 years, I crunched the numbers and the Jaunty wins out cost wise. Gas is way more expensive than electricity, and really, the only maintenance you have to do is tire changes. Battery lifespan is the big unknown, but even with that, it's still cheaper in the long run.
Do not forget about the government incentives for EVs! In my area, the Jaunty was actually cheaper upfront than a comparable gas scooter, thanks to the subsidies. Add in the fuel savings and there's no contest.
I don't believe the savings are all that much. Sure, it's cheaper to charge than to run on gas, but the Jaunty's range is limited, so you might have to charge up more often. Good luck finding affordable parts if something breaks, out of warranty. With gas scooters, at least, there are repair shops everywhere.
What really saves you money is not having to do the oil changes, the spark plugs, all that jazz. With the Jaunty I can bypass all that boring maintenance stuff and get on with my time. It’s worth it, just for the convenience.
Depends really depends on your usage. If your daily commute is short, the Jaunty probably works out cheaper. If you need to only carry passengers occasionally or for shorter trips, gas scooters might still make more sense cost wise and in terms of practicality.
Don't forget insurance costs! Electric scooters are a lot cheaper to insure than gas models in my area. Just that saves me a chunk of change each year.
Battery degradation is the wild card. After a couple years the battery capacity can drop significantly and you might be looking at an expensive battery replacement that eats into those fuel savings. With current tech, it’s still a bit of a gamble.
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17 January 2025 07:54
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