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Here in Copenhagen we have a car sharing service called Greenmobility that offers 45 hours of driving for about $190 a month. Electricity, insurance and city-wide parking fees are included and 45 hours a month are sufficient for commuting.

The cost of owning a car would be at least thrice what this service costs. A loan on a new car starts at almost $400 a month. The electricity alone would cost a private individual around $100.

The inconvenience of having to find a car and being unable to keep it for extended periods is real and may be enough reason for many to want to own a self-driving car, but the cost of owning is certainly higher.