At that net price it's impossible to lose. As long as it lasts the standard warranty period of a year it will have been a fantastic bargain, and with luck it will last much longer. The mechanical advantage of small wheels means these generic e-folders are good climbers anyway, the only limitation usually being the rather low pedal gearing meaning it's sometimes difficult to keep up with the motor at full speed.
The angle I'm looking at things from:-
- Travel to Station via car = ~£1000 per year parking + (cost of an additional car, tax & insurance or hassle of timing usage of only car)
- Additional Cost of Full Train+Underground ticket vs Just Train Ticket = ~£450 per year.
Since I'm currently cycling (non-folding) to the station anyway with my existing bike. Having a folding bike will enable me to cycle at the other end too, thus saving me £450 a year.
Presumably if it doesn't last the warranty period of a year, then I can take it back and either get it repaired or a refund(!)
So the bike is guaranteed to pay for itself!!
The journey in to the station is downhill and although it'd be nice to be able to go a bit faster (bigger wheels, better gearing), It's not much of an issue since I can freewheel some of it
The smaller wheels making for better uphill climbing was something I didn't really think about, but will be very ideal for the return uphill journey (which is the only reason I really want an e-Bike anyway!)