I went without a car for a month. How much money did I save?

I went without a car for a month. How much money did I save?

With gas prices on the rise, the idea of saving money while having a spot of fun was wonderful – so I busted out my ebike for an experiment

I’m an avid ebiker, especially when the weather allows. During the summer, I drive my car close to 30% less than any other season. I have a few ebikes at home and they all go at least 20mph, so I can get around pretty quickly when I need to. There’s just something about hopping onto a bike instead of climbing into a car. There’s a certain freedom to it – probably similar to riding a motorocycle, but without the extra license, testing and insurance. Also without the speed, but you take the good with the bad.

Also, gas prices are insane these days, so any time I can spend not behind the wheel is a gift. Riding an ebike is a fun diversion from how I usually get around, but I wondered if I could actually do it for a full month and save a little money.

Engwe M20 3.0 ebike

Segway Ninebot Max G3 Plus Scooter

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In brief

With gas prices on the rise, the idea of saving money while having a spot of fun was wonderful – so I busted out my ebike for an experiment I’m an avid ebiker, especially when the weather allows. Riding an ebike is a fun diversion from how I usually get around, but I wondered if I could actually do it for a full month and save a little money. Engwe M20 3.0 ebike Segway Ninebot Max G3 Plus Scooter Continue reading...

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