Replacing your car with an eBike is a great way to save money and mix up how you move! Check out these 4 things to know before you make the switch!
1. Easier Maintenance
AAA estimates that the average cost of maintaining and refueling a newer vehicle is about $12,182 per year. Lectric's highest priced eBike rings in at just $2,199; 82% less than what you are projected to spend over the course of one year maintaining your vehicle. And many aspects of keeping your eBike tuned up are easy to learn and require much less time to implement, including adjusting tire pressure, tightening bolts, and increasing the longevity of your battery with proper charging and storing habits.
2. Big Savings
According to J.D. Power and Associates, an average American Family spends approximately $5,000 on gasoline annually. With gas prices climbing and no sign of them coming back down anytime soon, this number will only continue to grow. AAA estimates that the average cost of maintaining and refueling a newer vehicle is about $12,182. Lectric's highest priced eBike rings in at just $2,199; 82% less than what you are projected to spend over the course of one year maintaining your vehicle.
3. Health Benefits
Choosing to eBike over driving your car daily can offer health and lifestyle benefits as well! Getting the blood pumping and limbs moving on a daily basis can really help build healthy habits. A three-year German study completed in 2024 by Hannover Medical School found that eBike riding is as effective for cardiovascular training as traditional cycling. In addition, a 2020 Norwegian study found that eBike riders increased the use of bicycle transportation by two-fold and quadrupled their biking distance compared to riders of traditional bikes.
4. Traffic Avoidance
eBikes offer greater mobility than a traditional automotive. Many cities will feature dedicated bike lanes which allow you to avoid traffic congestion during peak commuting times. No more waiting in the gridlock of rush hour! Traveling to work or school by eBike also provides an opportunity to explore alternate routes. Numerous cities across America now have greenways with paved or gravel paths, as well as "Rails to Trails" over great distances, in addition to canal trails along waterways and viaducts. These options and more can provide a welcome reprieve to daily bumper-to-bumper slog of commuting by car.
Making the switch to an eBike can bring up a lot of questions but we hope this blog helps answer some of the more common ones!
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