Is Carvolution a rip-off? Is the car subscription expensive? There are many prejudices, but we focus on complete transparency and therefore compare individual cars with other providers.
In this article, a classic leasing offer from Emil Frey is compared with a car subscription. Additionally, we also look at Emil Frey's car subscription.
Comparison: Car Subscription from Emil Frey vs. Carvolution
In this comparison, we look at the Leapmotor T03 – an electric small car with a list price of around CHF 17,590.


Carvolution Car Subscription Offer: CHF 519 per month (If you have any questions about the image, feel free to contact us.)


Emil Frey Car Subscription Offer: CHF 765 per month (If you have any questions about the image, feel free to contact us.)
Note: Contract duration 18 months. Mileage for Carvolution 1,200 per month, for Emil Frey 1,000 per month. Down payment 0 Swiss Francs. Home delivery for Carvolution CHF 195, for Emil Frey CHF 450.
Conclusion: The 18-month car subscription is significantly more attractive with Carvolution. Monthly savings of CHF 246 are possible.
Comparison: Leasing Emil Frey and Car Subscription Carvolution
Overview of Monthly Costs
Note: Term 48 months. Down payment for both: CHF 2,880. Kilometers per year: 10,200 Carvolution car subscription, 10,000 Leasing Emil Frey. *Additional costs based on assumptions and quote.
Conclusion: For longer terms, the car subscription and leasing do converge. Nevertheless, the Carvolution car subscription is more attractive than the leasing offer when considering the total costs. This is because the leasing rate of CHF 196 per month incurs additional costs for comprehensive insurance, tires, as well as registration and maintenance, bringing the total costs to around CHF 325 per month (excluding charging costs). Carvolution's car subscription, on the other hand, costs CHF 281 per month.


Carvolution Car Subscription: CHF 281 per month (If you have any questions about the image, feel free to contact us.)


Emil Frey Leasing Rate: CHF 196 per month (Total costs CHF 325 per month) (If you have any questions about the image, feel free to contact us.)
Car Subscription Provider Comparison
In terms of car subscriptions, Carvolution is significantly ahead of Emil Frey. Carvolution is a pioneer in the car subscription sector and specializes in procuring cars in large quantities and having lean, digital processes, so that customers ultimately pay less and still benefit from excellent service.
Leasing and Car Subscription Comparison
In the leasing and car subscription comparison, the costs do converge, but the car subscription remains significantly more attractive when considering the total monthly costs. Anyone comparing a lease with a car subscription should simply make sure to consider, in addition to the leasing rate, costs for comprehensive insurance, registration, and tires, and compare offers for the same terms, mileages, and down payments. Carvolution has a best-price guarantee compared to leasing and thus promises to always be cheaper than the total costs of leasing.
Conclusion: Emil Frey or Carvolution? Car Subscription or Leasing?
Comparing pays off. A new car, whether leased or subscribed, must be transparent. For the Leapmotor T03, this comparison helps you weigh the costs. Are you interested in another car? Then we would be happy to support you and jointly illuminate the total costs.




