eBike Incentive
- Available starting
- Jan 09, 2025
- Technology
- eBikes (New)
- Customer
- Residential
- Customer Eligibility
- Income-qualified
- Receive
- $400 to $800
Provided by: State of Vermont
Overview
The State of Vermont electric bicycle (eBike) incentive helps residents purchase e-bikes to reduce personal vehicle usage. Eligible Vermonters can apply for a prepaid debit card to be used at a participating in-state bicycle retailer.
About the incentive
The State of Vermont eBike incentive helps residents purchase eBikes to reduce personal vehicle usage. Eligible Vermonters can apply for a prepaid debit card to be used at a participating bicycle retailer.
Eligibility
Customer eligibility
- Must meet the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) requirements:
- $60,000 or less (individual filing as single)
- $75,000 or less (individual filing as head of household)
- $90,000 or less (married filing jointly)
- Must have proof of Vermont residency
- Maximum 1 eBike voucher per person
eBike eligibility
- eBike must meet UL 2849 and/or EN 15194 standards, or have at least a 1-year warranty on electric components
- Standard eBikes must have a 750-watt battery or smaller
- Cargo eBikes must have fully operable pedals and an electric motor supplying 1,000 watts of power or less. Cargo eBikes must be specifically designed for transporting loads, including at least one or more of the following: goods; one or more individuals in addition to the operator; or one or more animals.
- Must be a new eBike
- Incentive is not intended for recreational eBikes
- Incentive is not available for eBikes intended for resale
Incentive amount
You can choose one of the following incentives:
- Receive $400 toward a standard eBike (MSRP $4,000 or less)
- Receive $800 toward a cargo eBike (MSRP $5,000 or less)
- Receive $800 toward an adaptive eBike (any MSRP)
| State eBike incentive amount by tax filing status, AGI, and eBike cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted gross income (AGI) | Incentive amount for new standard eBike with MSRP of $4,000 or less | Incentive amount for new cargo eBike with MSRP of $5,000 or less | Incentive amount for new adaptive eBike (no MSRP limit) |
| $60,000 or less for an individual filing as single | $400 | $800 | $800 |
| $75,000 or less for an individual filing as head of household | $400 | $800 | $800 |
| $90,000 or less for a married couple filing jointly | $400 | $800 | $800 |
How to Redeem
- Complete the Consumer eBike Attestation Form
- Submit your application
- Receive your prepaid debit card in the mail or access the debit card number provided in your confirmation email
Use your prepaid debit card to purchase an eligible e-bike at a participating bicycle retailer
Questions? Reach out to the Center for Sustainable Energy at [email protected] or 1-888-807-0446,
- Additional resources for consumers
- eBike incentive application
- eBike consumer attestation form
- eBike program guidelines
- Participating retailers
- Additional resources for retailers
- eBike voucher submission
- eBike funding dashboard