Car sharing with Mobility
Do you know what your car costs you per year?
21.05.2024
A car represents freedom and independence; it’s also practical and convenient. But does it make sense for it to be parked up 23 hours a day?
First of all: We don’t want to talk your car down – or talk you out of it. And we’re not saying that a Mobility subscription can replace your car. Car sharing is just part of the solution.
But let’s be honest: There are times when you don’t want to be a car owner. For example, looking for a parking space when insurance premiums, road taxes, invoices for service or fuel costs are due, when the vehicle is to be inspected, your tires need to be changed or you are stuck in traffic.
A car costs you around CHF 10,000 per year. The costs are made up of fixed and variable costs.
Mobility calculator with Mobility
If you live in a place where you rely on your own car every day, the following information is useless. However, anyone using combined mobility (e.g. car, public transport, bicycle) should take a look at the mobility calculator. Here you can enter your approximate car costs per year, a public transport amount and – if relevant – expenses for your bicycle.
The total may be surprising. Wondering how you could use your annual mobility budget alternatively? And whether car sharing covers your need for a car? Because if you don’t regularly use your car for specific purposes (e.g. commuting), having a car on demand may make more sense than having your own. There’s a good chance that you’ll save money. Find out.
How much does Mobility cost?
Although many people have little reason to own a car, giving it up is hard, because it represents freedom and independence. Sustainability psychologist Cathérine Hartmann recently mentioned another factor in an interview with Mobility: «The car is still considered a status symbolAnd for many people, the car is a kind of home on four wheels – that should not be underestimated. When we let someone borrow our car, it’s a little as if someone has rearranged our seat or fiddled around with the music system. That’s why people don’t like lending their car to someone else.
But often you simply can’t do it without a car. For example, if you don’t have any other means of transport in your area, you rely on a car for your commute to work, or you need it for your hobby or family.
What does a Mobility journey cost? You can easily calculate these costs using the price calculator.
The key thing to bear in mind is this: If you do without your own car, you don’t have to live without a car. We spoke to three people who’ve made the leap, i.e. Have decided to sell their car or have recently taken the decision. But thanks to car sharing and rental, their living standards remain the same. Meet John, Amela and Guido. Their stories might inspire you to follow their lead.