Calculate your cost
Start with the example below, then replace the wattage, daily runtime, and rate with the numbers for your electric scooter.
This setup uses about 15 kWh in a 30-day month.
Please enter valid values within the ranges shown.
| Schedule | Hours/day | Cost/month |
|---|---|---|
| Half runtime | 1 | $1.41 |
| Page example | 2 | $2.82 |
| Longer runtime | 3 | $4.24 |
Same 250-watt input and 18.83¢/kWh rate; only runtime changes.
Formula for the page example
0.25 kW × 2 hr × $0.1883 = $0.09 per day
Convert watts to kilowatts, multiply by the active hours used each day, then multiply by the electricity price in dollars per kWh. Multiply the daily result by 30 for the monthly estimate shown above.
How to read this estimate
Charging a personal electric scooter takes a few hours but draws very low wattage, making it an incredibly cheap way to commute.
Use this as a baseline until you can check the label or measure the electric scooter directly. Model, settings, condition, climate, and household routine can all change the result.
What changes the cost?
- 01
Battery capacity
- 02
Depth of discharge before charging
- 03
Charger wattage
Ways to spend less
- Unplug the charger once the battery reaches 100%.
- Avoid leaving it plugged in constantly over the weekend.
- Maintain proper tire pressure to extend battery range between charges.