
The benefits of an electric car for low-mileage drivers:
1. Costs: Drive less, pay less
An electric car is more expensive to buy than a combustion-engine car. However, the electric drive scores points thanks to its low operating costs, especially for low-mileage drivers:
- Lower service costs: Electric cars have fewer wear parts. No oil change, no clutch, no exhaust – that means fewer visits to the garage and lower repair costs.
- Lower fuel costs: Electricity is often cheaper than petrol or diesel, especially if you can charge at home or at an affordable charging station.
Good to know: If you use the charging card or app from AMAG, Helion or Charge:ON, you benefit from very attractive charging rates: it now costs just CHF 0.28 per purchased KW/h of electricity at all AMAG Group charging stations, AMAG multi-storey car parks and participating partners – that’s even cheaper than charging at home in many places. - Tax advantages: In Switzerland, electric cars benefit from tax breaks that vary from canton to canton. Motor vehicle tax is often waived or greatly reduced – a clear benefit for low-mileage drivers.
Even lower costs with an electric car from Clyde
If you subscribe to an electric car with Clyde, you eliminate the high purchase cost for the vehicle. Instead, you only pay in monthly instalments that already include all costs for servicing, insurance and taxes. Even electricity can be included in the price on request. That way, you stay flexible and have full control over your costs.
2. Sustainability: A contribution that’s worth it, even if you’re a low-mileage driver
Electric cars usually emit less or even no direct CO2 emissions during operation, especially if they are charged with renewable energy – this contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. This means that even if you are only a low-mileage electric car driver, you’re still making a meaningful contribution to the environment.
What’s more, the less you drive, the longer your car stays in good condition – which is great when it comes to conserving resources.
You can find more information on this topic in our article ‘E-mobility & sustainability: a glimpse into what the world could soon look like’ written by electromobility expert Hans Fischer.

3. The everyday practicality of electric cars: Perfect for the short distances a low-mileage driver covers
If you mainly drive short distances, such as ‘just’ to work, to go shopping or to pick up the children from nursery or school, even electric cars with a short range are suitable for you. Thanks to steadily improving battery capacity and the increasing number of charging stations, you don’t have to worry about getting stranded.
Another advantage of electric cars in everyday life: you’ll often get exclusive parking and charging spaces – so say goodbye to the long, stressful search for somewhere to park.
Which electric car models on subscription are suitable for low-mileage drivers?
Some Clyde models are particularly suitable for low-mileage drivers: compact vehicles such as the Fiat 500e or the Renault Zoe are ideal for city traffic and short distances. They are not only environmentally friendly, but also highly agile and easy to park.
Our top 3 electric cars for low-mileage drivers:
Try it out: Is an electric car really worth it if you’re a low-mileage driver?
If you’re unsure whether an electric car really suits your driving style, a flexible electric car subscription may be the solution. With Clyde, Switzerland’s most sustainable electric car subscription, you can test-drive an electric car without making a long-term commitment. Insurance, servicing, taxes, etc.: everything is included in your monthly rate – even electricity if you like. And what is particularly attractive for low-mileage drivers: the smallest mileage package with Clyde is 250 kilometres per month – perfect for your needs.
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Give it a try!
Are you slowly but surely becoming convinced by e-mobility? Yet you still want to see whether an electric car suits you and your lifestyle? If so, you’re in the right place with Clyde. You can subscribe to one of our cars for as little as three months and with a mileage package of 250 kilometres. See for yourself!