The California E-Bike Incentive Project is a statewide consumer-facing incentive program that aims to provide point-of-sale voucher incentives — for the purchase of electric bicycles (e-bikes) — to residents in disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households with an annual household income of less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The base incentive voucher is $1,750, but applicants with certain qualifications can receive as much as $2,000.
Note that this is a voucher, not a rebate, so it is discounted at the time of purchase. The money can also be used to buy safety equipment such as helmets, locks, and lights, as well as cover delivery costs.
Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who’s eligible?
You have to be at least 18 years old and make less than 300% of the federal poverty level. That means a two-person household making less than $61,320 a year would qualify.
How it's funded
$7.5 million in funding is available for the voucher program. The money is from the state’s general fund and is overseen by the California Air Resources Board.
Applications open every three to four months until funding is exhausted.
For more information and to apply:
