Project Background for the California E-Bike Incentive Project
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Project Goals
The California E-Bike Incentive Project will provide incentives to reduce the purchase price for e-bikes to low-income Californians. This project aims to 1) help people replace car trips with e-bike trips, 2) increase access to e-bikes, and 3) reduce greenhouse gas emissions by lowering barriers to e-bike ownership. In addition, the project will help Californians learn about bicycle safety and support local businesses.
Guiding Legislation
The California E-Bike Incentive Project originated from Senate Bill 129, which authorized the California Air Resources Board to create a program that provides financial incentives to purchase e-bikes.
Project Funding History
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22: $10,000,000
- FY 2022-23: $3,000,000
- FY 2023-24: $18,000,000
Funding Breakdown*
E-Bike Incentives | $8,470,250 |
|---|---|
Implementation Costs | 2,949,750 |
Outreach | $1,550,000 |
Total | $12,970,000 |
*This table includes FY 2022-23 funds.
Recent Project/Policy Changes
The California E-Bike Incentive Project has recently made policy changes through the public workgroup process. Those changes include the following:
- E-Bikes eligible for the project must be Underwriter Laboratories (UL) 2271, UL 2849, or European Standard 15194 certified.
- The project will launch multiple application windows in 2024 and 2025.
- The base incentive amount has been increased from $1,000 to $1,750.