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E-Scooter vs. GA vs. Car: How Much Does Your Commute Really Cost?<\/h1>\n\n

At some point, every commuter reaches the point where they start doing the math. The GA has gotten more expensive again, the second car sits idle most of the time but still costs money\u2014and what about the e-scooter? It sounds cheap, but how much does it really save?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Instead of relying on marketing claims, we\u2019re doing the math honestly here, using official figures from SBB, TCS, and the Federal Electricity Commission. And we\u2019ll also point out where the e-scooter falls short<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n

The starting point: a typical Swiss commute<\/h2>\n\n

The average commute in Switzerland is 13.7 kilometers. Round trip, over about 220 workdays, that adds up to roughly 6,000 kilometers per year<\/strong> just for commuting. We\u2019ll use this distance to compare the three options. <\/p>\n\n

Option 1: The GA<\/h2>\n\n

A 2nd-class General Subscription currently costs CHF 3,995.\u2013<\/strong> per year; starting with the timetable change in December 2026, it will cost CHF 4,095.\u2013<\/strong>. In return, you get something that neither a car nor a scooter can offer: unlimited travel throughout Switzerland, even on weekends and during holidays. <\/p>\n\n

To be honest:<\/strong> If you use the GA pass extensively in your personal life, you get a lot of value for your money. But if you buy it mainly for your commute to work, you\u2019re often paying for services you don\u2019t need. And for a commute-only route, there are often more affordable options, such as regional or route-based passes\u2014prices depend on your region. <\/p>\n\n

Option 2: The (Second) Car<\/h2>\n\n

The TCS estimates that by 2026, the cost for a typical car will be 74 rappen per kilometer<\/strong> \u2014<\/strong> that\u2019s about CHF 11,100 per year<\/strong> based on average mileage. The key point lies in the details: Of that amount,<\/strong> just under CHF 7,000 consists of fixed costs\u2014<\/strong> depreciation, insurance, taxes, and garage fees. These costs are incurred even when the car isn\u2019t being driven.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

That\u2019s exactly what makes a second car for commuting so expensive: You pay most of the cost before you\u2019ve even driven a single kilometer. And that doesn\u2019t even include parking fees in the city or the time lost in traffic jams. <\/p>\n\n

Option 3: The E-Scooter<\/h2>\n\n

Now it gets interesting, because the running costs for e-scooters are surprisingly low. For example, a popular model like the Silence S01 has a 5.6 kWh battery. A full charge costs about CHF 1.55<\/strong> based on the average Swiss electricity price of 27.7 rappen per kWh. <\/p>\n\n

If we make a generous estimate accounting for winter driving conditions and charging losses ,<\/strong> your annual electricity cost<\/strong> for a 6,000-kilometer commute will be about CHF 100.<\/strong> For comparison: That\u2019s less than a single month\u2019s GA pass.<\/p>\n\n

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