California E-Bike Incentive Project
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Current Incentives
The e-bike incentive amounts are based on the household income of an applicant. All applicants must have a household income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to be eligible for the project. Applicants who meet the income threshold are eligible to receive up to $1,750. Applicants who have a household income at or below 225% of the FPL or live in a disadvantaged community (DAC, Senate Bill 535) or a low-income community (LIC, Assembly Bill 1550) are eligible to receive an additional $250, for a maximum incentive of $2,000.
Incentive Structure:
At or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level | At or below 225% of the Federal Poverty Level or live in a disadvantaged or low-income community |
Up to $1,750 | Up to $2,000 |
Who is Eligible
Incentives are available to California residents, age 18 or older, who have an annual household income at or below 300% of FPL.
Household/Family Size | 300% of Federal Poverty Level | 225% of Federal Poverty Level |
1 | $45,180 | $33,885 |
2 | $61,320 | $45,990 |
3 | $77,460 | $58,095 |
4 | $93,600 | $70,200 |
How it’s Administered
The project is administered by Pedal Ahead and incentives are distributed to residents as vouchers. Once approved, the voucher recipients will be able to redeem the vouchers at authorized e-bike retailers. Authorized retailers will apply the voucher discount to an approved e-bike at the point of sale.
Where and When it’s Offered
Vouchers will be available through the project website (www.ebikeincentives.org) once an application window has been announced. Potential applicants are encouraged to sign up for the mailing list on the project website to receive announcements about when the next application window will launch.
Project Funding or Participation Requirements
Applicants must meet and agree to the terms and conditions of the project, which include:
- Must be 18 years or older
- A California resident
- Household income must be at or below 300% of FPL
- Priority applicants must live in a disadvantaged or low-income community or have an annual household income at or below 225% FPL
- Participate in survey evaluations
- Complete e-bike safety training
Announcements and Upcoming Activities
The California E-Bike Incentive Project will release a solicitation for a program administrator in 2025. More information about the program and application process will be posted on the project website, ebikeincentives.org.