My evil plan of action would be to install a vintage coin operator in the common washing machine room (fake cable connections to the washing machine, etc) and detailed instructions on how much to pay for each of the washing programs available.
Then collect your coins regularly.
Slightly more off topic:
The first studio apartment I rented introduced me to my first encounter with punch cards (ca. 1987?). The washing machine had different programs, as they do today, and the program was launched … well, via a punchcard.
I don’t remember the ones we used being that colored, but then again, it’s been a while.
There was also one of these spin dryers (although I remember it as in mint condition, as the Hausabwart – an elderly single lady in the multi-tenant building – would check the condition of the common laundry area with a magnifying glass after every party’s turn – you had to mop the floor to pass).
If you grew up with this kind of stuff you’ll probably enjoy Der Waschküchenschlüssel oder Was – wenn Gott Schweizer wäre by Hugo Lötscher.
One of the few print books left in my bookshelf. Captures the Swiss spirit from way back when (probably nowadays, too) perfectly. Incidently, it came out just about the same year I was introduced to the common washing machine room.
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It costs between 0.10 CHF and 0.20 CHF to fully charge an ebike battery.
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Don’t argue with this Bünzli… He is shameless in painting everyone with the same brush just because of their nationality and not because of a few cents of extra electricity bill. Probably got bullied (b**t f****d) in school by a German lad and hence his insecurities are making him behave this way 
When I saw your post I thought that can’t be true so I asked Perplexity.
Recharging an average e-bike battery in Switzerland costs roughly 5 to 25 centimes (CHF 0.05–0.25) per full charge when plugged into a standard household socket, depending on your local electricity tariff and battery size.[bicy +4]
How the cost is calculated
The formula is straightforward:
\text{Charge cost} = \text{Battery capacity (kWh)} \times \text{Electricity price (CHF/kWh)}
• Typical e-bike battery: 500–625 Wh (0.50–0.625 kWh); larger cargo/touring bikes can reach 800–900 Wh.[bicy +3]
• Swiss household electricity prices: vary by commune and contract; recent examples used in Swiss calculations range from about 15 ct/kWh (off‑peak in Lausanne) to ~21–24 ct/kWh (average Vaud) and up to ~34 ct/kWh in some Geneva peak/solar tariffs.[bicy +3]
Using those numbers:
• 0.5 kWh × 0.15 CHF/kWh ≈ CHF 0.075 (7.5 ct)
• 0.625 kWh × 0.215 CHF/kWh ≈ CHF 0.13 (13 ct)
• 0.84 kWh × 0.2436 CHF/kWh ≈ CHF 0.20 (20 ct)[galaxus +1]
• 0.618 kWh × 0.3416 CHF/kWh ≈ CHF 0.21 (21 ct)[bicy +1]
So for most riders in Vaud with a mid‑size battery, expect around 10–15 centimes per full recharge; with larger batteries or higher tariffs, up to ~20–25 centimes.[bicy +3]
Monthly and yearly perspective
If you recharge once per day on commuting days (≈20 days/month):
• Monthly: roughly CHF 1.10–4.20, depending on battery size and tariff.[bicy +1]
• Yearly (e.g., 8 months of regular use): often under CHF 5–15 in total electricity cost.[bicy +1]
These figures assume home charging on a normal socket. Public e‑bike charging stations (where they exist) could be priced differently, but most Swiss e-bike users charge at home where the per‑kWh rate is the standard household rate.
Wow!
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Those comments are a bit too much, even on this tolerant forum. The rainbow has all colors.
Why this kind off personal attack, publicly?
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Those types always end their posts with an emoji.
I think a better option would be a modern touchscreen operator machine accepting only KYC less cryptos as payment for laundering clothes. Clearly a utility token not a security.
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How about your first born male child, two if you are German.
My comments? Don’t you see OP was targeting people of one nationality. Just for the records I have no connection with Germany and have visited Germany just 3-4 times (once on a holiday and then mostly transiting via Germany). But regardless I wouldn’t be so prejudiced about any nationality.
How much were you expecting?
