Commuting by e-scooter - climate saver or climate killer?
Whether in Zurich, Bern, Lucerne or Basel - many people commute to work every day, mostly by car. The average journey to work in Switzerland is around 25 km per day (source: Federal Statistical Office).
But it is precisely this daily commute that holds enormous potential: for your wallet, your time and, above all, for the climate.
What if you were to cover this distance with an e-scooter?
A recent study by the Fraunhofer Institute shows that e-scooters can make a major contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions. We show you what you can actually achieve if you switch to an e-scooter instead of a car.
Facts at a glance
How the different modes of transport perform in a direct comparison - based on 5,000 km per year (25 km per day × 200 working days)
| Means of transportation | Distance/year | CO₂ emissions | Energy costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Petrol car | 5 000 km | 800 kg CO₂ | ~650 CHF |
| ⚡ Electric car | 5 000 km | 51 kg CO₂ | ~260 CHF |
| 🛴 VMAX e-scooter | 5 000 km | 3 kg CO₂ | ~15 CHF |
➤ This saves you around 797 kg of CO₂ per year compared to a petrol engine - that's roughly equivalent to a return flight from Zurich to Reykjavík (economy, CO₂-only).
➤ You travel for around 0.3 centimes per kilometer - cheaper than any other form of mobility.
➤ And what about the purchase price? An e-scooter is significantly more affordable than other means of transportation.
Why a private e-scooter is more sustainable
Unlike shared e-scooters, a private model eliminates many additional emissions. Because:
- You decide on care and maintenance yourself
- You charge at home - without additional logistics
- You use your scooter for years to come
- You replace real short trips - where the car is most inefficient
The result: fewer resources, fewer emissions - more freedom and efficiency in everyday life.
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Do you want to make your everyday life more climate-friendly and cheaper? Then discover our VMAX models for commuters, city dwellers and anyone who wants to travel flexibly.
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