E-Bike Purchase Incentives

Advocating for California E-Bike Incentives

Helping more Californians use bicycling as an alternative to driving.

The E-Bike Incentive Project, California’s $31 Million E-Bike Voucher Program Has Closed

Response to CARB on Ending the E-Bike Incentive Project

The E-Bike Incentive Project was administered by the California Air Resources Board, and ended in 2025. The program will not continue to distribute vouchers, or e-bikes. Popular interest in the statewide incentive program outstripped the number of vouchers available, CalBike continues to advocate for more funding for e-bike incentives.

CalBike is unable to assist in applying for or receiving a voucher at this time. See below for a list of local incentive programs below.

E-Bikes for Transportation

Electric assist makes bicycling accessible to more people, especially seniors, people with disabilities, people who need to transport children, and those with long commutes. And e-bikes have been proven to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), helping California meet its goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the pace of climate change.

CalBike thinks e-bikes deserve the same incentives as electric cars. E-bikes use less energy than EVs, and biking can replace many car trips, since most are under 3 miles.

We will continue to advocate for more funding for statewide e-bike incentives in future budgets.

WHY IT MATTERS

6 more reasons to make E-Bikes accessible for all Californians:

Reduce Emissions

California’s current strategies are not effectively reducing greenhouse gases in the transportation sector. A large increase in e-bike use could replace enough car trips to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Make E-Bikes Affordable

The price of an electric bike is out of reach for many Californians. The purchase incentives in AB 117 will give people who couldn’t otherwise afford an e-bike the financial support they need.

Low-cost Maintenance

E-bikes cost pennies to charge. They are one of the most efficient, convenient, and cheap-to-operate forms of transportation. E-bikes will save families money.

Get More People on Bikes

E-bikes allow people who couldn’t otherwise ride to get out on a bike. An electric motor lets you carry heavy loads and passengers you might not be able to manage under your own power.

Improve Public Health

Bike riding reduces health care costs, improves air quality, and provides excellent exercise. E-bikes replace smog-spewing car trips and allow people to realize the health benefits of bikes.

Provide an Alternative Transit Option

E-bikes give people who live in public transit deserts an affordable alternative to costly car dependency.

More About E-Bike Incentives

Global List of E-Bike Programs

E-Bike Incentive FAQs

EBIP Work Group Recording

If you are interested in potentially hearing about future incentives or local programs – fill out the intake form here.

Advocating for California E-Bike Incentives

Helping more Californians use bicycling as an alternative to driving.

The E-Bike Incentive Project, California’s $31 Million E-Bike Voucher Program Has Closed

E-Bikes for Transportation

WHY IT MATTERS

6 more reasons to make E-Bikes accessible for all Californians:

Reduce Emissions

Make E-Bikes Affordable

Low-cost Maintenance

Get More People on Bikes

Improve Public Health

Provide an Alternative Transit Option

More About E-Bike Incentives

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