This CO₂ Savings Calculator shows how much carbon dioxide (CO₂) you avoid producing by using an eBike instead of a petrol motorcycle or car. Petrol vehicles release significant emissions for every kilometer driven, while eBikes use very little electricity and generate almost zero direct emissions.
How the CO₂ Savings Calculation Works
The calculator uses typical CO₂ emission factors:
- Petrol motorcycle: 60–80 g CO₂ per km
- Petrol car: 180–250 g CO₂ per km
- eBike electricity: only 3–7 g CO₂ per km (depends on your country's power source)
By comparing petrol emissions vs eBike electricity emissions, you get the net CO₂ reduction per day, month, and year.
Typical Yearly CO₂ Savings
- Replacing a motorcycle: 300–700 kg CO₂ per year
- Replacing a car: 900–1500 kg CO₂ per year
That’s equivalent to planting 20–70 trees depending on riding distance.
Factors That Affect Savings
- Your daily trip distance
- Vehicle type replaced (car vs motorcycle)
- Country's electricity source (coal vs renewables)
- Your eBike energy consumption (Wh/km)
Tip: Lower rolling resistance tires and proper tire pressure reduce energy consumption and increase CO₂ savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much CO₂ does a petrol motorcycle emit per km?
A: Around 60–80 grams per km depending on engine size.
Q: How much CO₂ does a petrol car emit per km?
A: Typically 180–250 grams per km for standard petrol cars.
Q: Do eBikes really produce almost zero emissions?
A: Yes. eBikes generate only 3–7 g/km and sometimes even less if your electricity comes from renewable sources.
Q: Does battery charging add CO₂ emissions?
A: Only indirectly, based on your country's electricity mix. Still far lower than petrol vehicles.
Q: Can this calculator be used globally?
A: Yes. The calculator works worldwide because it uses standard emission factors.
