{"id":39275,"date":"2025-07-15T10:10:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T08:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aureusdrive.ch\/?p=39275"},"modified":"2025-07-16T16:53:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T14:53:28","slug":"running-costs-of-ebikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aureusdrive.ch\/en\/running-costs-of-ebikes\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to maintain an e-bike?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An overview of the running costs of e-bikes and S-pedelecs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

E-bikes and S-pedelecs get you to your destination quickly, flexibly and in an environmentally friendly way. But what about the running costs? In this article, we highlight the most important maintenance items \u2013 from electricity and servicing to insurance \u2013 and show how e-bikes (up to 25 km\/h) and S-pedelecs (up to 45 km\/h) differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Electricity costs: how much does charging cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The electricity consumption of an e-bike is surprisingly low. A full battery charge (700\u20131,440 Wh, depending on capacity) costs between 10 and 20 pence<\/strong> \u2013 less than an espresso. Even frequent riders who use their bikes every day rarely exceed 30\u201350 CHF in electricity costs per year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> If you charge your e-bike with solar power, you not only reduce your costs, but also ride virtually CO\u2082-neutral.<\/p>\n\n\n

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2. Maintenance & wear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Component <\/th>Interval (rough estimate)<\/th>Costs (average)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Chain & drive <\/td>every 2,500 km<\/td>CHF 50\u2013150<\/td><\/tr>
Brake pads <\/td>depending on use<\/td>CHF 30\u201380<\/td><\/tr>
Inspection <\/td>1\u20132 times a year recommended<\/td>CHF 80\u2013180<\/td><\/tr>
Tyres<\/td>every 5.000\u20136.000 km<\/td>CHF 50\u2013120<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Note:<\/strong> AureusDrive<\/strong> e-bikes are robustly designed. Nevertheless, regular maintenance is worthwhile \u2013 for your safety and the longevity of your e-bike.<\/p>\n\n\n