California Air Resources Board

Past Incentives

The e-bike incentive amounts were based on the household income of an eligible applicant. All applicants must have had a household income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to be eligible for the project. Applicants who met the income threshold were eligible to receive up to $1,750. Applicants who had a household income at or below 225% of the FPL or lived in a disadvantaged community (DAC, Senate Bill 535) or a low-income community (LIC, Assembly Bill 1550) were eligible to receive an additional $250, for a maximum incentive of $2,000.

Who is Eligible 

Incentives were available to California residents, age 18 or older, who had an annual household income at or below 300% of FPL.

How it’s Administered 

The Project was administered by Pedal Ahead and incentives were distributed to residents as incentives. Once approved, the recipients could redeem the incentives at authorized e-bike retailers. Authorized retailers applied the voucher discount to an approved e-bike at the point of sale. 

Where and When it’s Offered 

Incentives were available through the project website when an application window went live.

Project Funding or Participation Requirements 

Applicants must have met and agreed to the terms and conditions of the project, which included:

• 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