Electric bikes have registered the spectacular growth over the past decade, benefiting from the fact that commuters and leisure riders realize the advantage of riding an e-bike; As dual-purposes transport vehicles, the e-bike plays an increasingly important role especially when pandemic stroke the whole world. Many people switch to e-bike for personal commuting for that public transportation is no longer safe during the special time and many choose e-bikes just because they save much money.

 

 A survey conducted in early 2019 shows that 30% respondents purchase an e-bike out of environmental considerations. This is lower than some expected, but elected officials and utility providers across the nation have different perspectives from the public and are actively providing such incentives as tax rebates, vouchers, and rent to buy schemes, and thus encouraging their residents to purchase and use e-bikes.

 

For Revibikes, a vigorous e-bike brand, whose high-quality, strong-powered e-bikes are sold in an affordable way but still over 1000$ a piece, it is utterly understandable that the financial commitment that some may struggle to reason with when considering purchasing an e-bike. It is for this reason that we’ve complied this list of currently active e-bike rebates and incentive schemes available across the USA and Canada to help people fulfill dreams of owning and utilizing e-bikes.

UNITED STATES

California

Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties 

Conducted by South Coast Air Quality Management District, eligibility for this program requires a trade-in and it is income-based. Residents could be eligible for a voucher valued up to $7500 for e-bikes, car, and bikes shares, as well as for public transport credit.

Check here for program details.

 

Healdsburg 

The City of Healdsburg is offering rebates of up to $700 for residence. 

The rebates are as follows:

$700 for income-qualified CARE customers

$400 for an e-bike purchased in Healdsburg

$300 for an e-bike purchased outside of Healdsburg

$50 for an e-bike conversion attachment kit

Check here for program details.

 

Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties

Established by The Monterey Bay Air Resources District, the Monterey Bay e-Bike Incentive Program (e-BIP) offers $1,000 to qualifying low-income applicants. The incentive can be applied to Class 1, 2, or 3 e-bikes priced between $1,000 - $4,000.

Check here for program details.

 

San Diego County 

The Pedal Ahead scheme in San Diego County is a loan-to-own scheme where the participants must provide insurance and track and report their mileage for two years. The scheme provides safety and security accessories and once you’ve completed your 2-year term the e-bike is yours!

Check here for program details.

 

Contra Costa County

Adult (18+) residents can apply for a $150 rebate towards the purchase of any e-bike, e-bike conversion kit, or electric moped. The rebate is raised to $300 for low-income households.

Check here for program details.

 

Santa Clara

Silicon Valley Power is now providing a 10% rebate on the purchase price of a new e-bike, up to $300. Income-qualified customers can receive an additional rebate of up to $200.

Check here for program details.

 

Colorado

Denver 

Residents of Denver can apply for a $400 instant rebate before purchasing a qualifiying e-bike from select participating bike shops and retailers, while e-cargo bikes are eligible for a $500 instant rebate. Income-qualified Denver residents may apply for a $1,200 instant rebate. Electric bikes must meet the program's requirements in order to qualify, although there is no minimum or maximum purchase price for an electric bike. This rebate has a limit of one electric bike per person.

Check here for program details.

 

Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Pitkin, Garfield, Mesa, and Gunnison Counties  Customers of Holy Cross Energy (HCE) in the aforementioned counties can receive a $200 rebate for either a new ebike or an ebike conversion. There is a limit of 2 per household and they must be used to offset vehicle miles.

Check here for program details.

 

Edwards

The Town of Edwards is providing rebates of up to $200 for the purchase of a new ebike for those that live in the Edwards Metro District. The ebike must be used for commuting or for trips normally taken by car.

Check here for program details.

 

La Plata and Archuleta Counties and Surrounding Area  

The La Plata Electric Association is giving 25% of the cost of a new ebike, up to $125, of bill credit to their customers when they purchase a new ebike.

Check here for program details.

 

Michigan

Ann Arbor 

The City of Ann Arbor has partnered with local ebike vendors to offer a $100 discount for select ebikes and a $50 credit toward accessories.

Check here for program details.

 

Oregon

Ashland 

 Ashland Electric is offering its customers a $300 rebate towards the purchase of an ebike for the first 50 customers to sign up. The ebike must be purchased from a participating Ashland bike shop and valued at $3000 or less.

See here for program details

 

Benton County

If you’re a resident of Benton County, get your power from Pacific Power and have a family income of 80% or less of the median family income. You can apply for an e-bike rebate. Applications are open through July 12th; further runs of this program are TBD.

See here for program details

Texas

Austin

 Austin Energy is offering rebates for both its residential and commercial customers. Up to $300 rebates for individuals and up to $400 for fleets of new ebikes.

Check here for program details.

 

Vermont

Burlington

Burlington residents can take 2 specific forms of proof of their residency to one of many participating stores where they’ll receive an instant $200 off the purchase of an ebike. This also applies if you’re purchasing on behalf of a Burlington business.

Check here for program details.

 

Most of Vermont 

Green Mountain Power has partnered with many ebike stores to allow their customers to bring one of their utility bills into the store and receive a $200 discount on a new ebike or ebike conversion.

Check here for program details.

 

Select Northeast areas and Central Vermont

 Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) is offering their utility customers a $100 rebate on the purchase of an ebike or a conversion purchase in the state.

Check here for program details.

 

Montpelier Area

Running until the end of 2021 customers of Washington Electric Cooperative (WEC) can receive a rebate of up to $200 on the purchase of a new ebike.

Check here for program details.

 

New York

State-Wide

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) bill is working to create a Ride Clean e-bike program state-wide for New York. Qualifying New Yorkers could receive an immediate 50% rebate when buying an e-bike, with a maximum of $1,400. Mirroring their "Drive Clean" electric car (EV) program, the goal is to make affording a sustainable and accessible mode of transport available to more people.

Check here for program details.

 

 

WHAT ABOUT E-BIKE ACTS IN THE USA?

The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickoff for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act (H.R. 1019), released an open letter about back at the beginning of March, has been stalled in the nation’s capital and, whilst optimism amongst the e-bike community is high, the reality could be something quite different.

The Build Back Better Act is another tax-credit incentive program that has sparked much excitement and optimism, embracing e-bikes as a part of the solution to fighting climate change; It offers Americans a 30% tax credit on purchases of select electric bikes. While the Build Back Better Act was recently approved by the House of Representatives, it currently lies in the hands of the Senate, though we can continuously receive information and updates regarding the program here.

 

Wherever on the spectrum your opinion may live, from wanting a discounted e-bike to idealizing a societal move toward a much greener future, we ask that you raise the topic again with your representative to show them that it still matters for members of the general public; People for Bikes have created an easy to complete form that makes messaging your representative a breeze.

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FOR NOW…

For now, we must settle for sparsely available programs, offered by both elected officials and energy companies, before any national e-bike purchase incentive program makes its way through the two chambers of the home of American democracy. If you’re lucky enough to live in a region where these programs are available then get them whilst the iron is hot! Many see that e-bike’s popularity is only going to grow at a great pace over the coming years and, with the high popularity of programs already out there in the wild, we can expect many more similar programs to start in other areas in the coming years.