Estimate Electric Cycling Payback

FACT: 125 P.E.T. Scooters will displace one million (1,000,000) gallons of gas!!!
"No Gas! Just plug it in like a cell phone"
It’s important to be realistic about how you are going to use the P.E.T. Scooter. Here are a few of questions to ask yourself first.
  • Is the P.E.T. Scooter going to be used for my main transportation or supplemental to reduce my auto use?
  • Do I prefer an electric scooter or a bike?
  • Since it only costs 12 cents to travel 20+ miles on a P.E.T. Scooter versus $3.50 to drive my car, is it worth changing my lifestyle?
  • Does my P.E.T. Scooter need to be portable to fit in the trunk of my car, boat or plane or does it need to have a large payload capacity?
  • Will the P.E.T. Scooter be for the business or personal use?
  • Will I be using the bike carrier on the public bus service?
  • How much can I afford to spend for a P.E.T. Scooter?
  • How far do I travel? Do I need an extra battery pack or access to an electric outlet to recharge?
  • What accessories such as bell or horn, saddle bags, helmet, basket, rack, trailer, or basic tools will I need?


Estimate how long it takes for your P.E.T. Scooter to pay for itself.

ESTIMATED COST OF DRIVING

Commute days per month:
(one way),automaticlly calculates round trip)

Parking/tolls cost per day:

Miles driven each way:

Average vehicle cost per mile: (Includes maintance, gas, tires and car depreciation)

Monthly cost to drive:

ESTIMATED P.E.T. PAYBACK

Commute days using the P.E.T. Scooter per month:
(one way)

Cost of P.E.T.

Cost of accessories:

Total cost:
(Cost of P.E.T. + accessories/gear)

Payback in months:
Charging the P.E.T. Scooter is possible with a small home made solar charging system.

COST OF CHARGING ELECTRIC BIKES AND SCOOTERS

Charger Voltage Rating

Charger Amperage Rating

Total Charge Hours
Residential Rate per kWh*
Total cost to charge
Volt Amp Hours
$
$
  • *KIUC (Kauai Island Utility Cooperative) Schedule R-1 Residental Service Rate A Standard Service (as of 03/10/10) is $0.389 per kWh. Includes all applicable service charges, surcharges. Visit the website of your local electrical company to find out your rate.