E-bike rebates and tax credits
Before you buy
Programs change often. Always confirm on the official page before you buy.
| Program | Area | Amount | Income-qualified | Status | Window | Official link | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado E-Bike Tax Credit (point-of-sale discount) | state, CO | $225 off per e-bike in 2026 (one discount per calendar year); the retailer claims a $250 tax credit | No | open | Ongoing at participating Colorado retailers. Proof of a Colorado address dated within 3 months of purchase. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Colorado E-Bike Rebate (income-qualified voucher) | state, CO | $1,000 base; +$300 for e-cargo bikes; +$300 for adaptive e-bikes. Stackable with the tax credit at retailers in both programs. | Yes | open | Random-selection registration windows: Aug 24-31 2026, Oct 19-26 2026 (closes noon MT Oct 26), Jan 11-18 2027, Mar 15-22 2027. Age 18+, income at or below 80% of county AMI or enrolled in a qualifying aid program. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Denver E-Bike Rebate | city, CO | $675 for a standard e-bike in 2026; can be combined with the state tax credit ($225) for $900 total. Adaptive e-bike rebates are separate. | Yes | waitlist | All 2026 vouchers have been claimed. Applicants are added to a waiting list and get vouchers if others expire. Residents of Denver, age 16+, household income at or below Denver AMI. No 2027 dates posted. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Washington WE-Bike Rebate (WSDOT) | state, WA | $300 for any eligible Washington resident; $1,200 if household income is at or below 80% of the county median | No | open | Applications open until spring 2027 (through Mar 29 2027). Random selections on the second Monday of each month. Age 16+. 2025 pilot applicants must reapply. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Portland Rides E-Bike Rebate (PCEF) | city, OR | Up to $1,600 standard, $2,350 cargo, $8,500 adaptive (adaptive conversion up to $2,800); up to $300 more for accessories | Yes | open | Applications open year-round. The final 2026 standard and cargo release was Aug 17 2026; applications roll into 2027 releases (no dates posted). Adaptive reopens early 2027. Age 18+, Portland residents; standard/cargo at or below 60% AMI, adaptive at or below 80% AMI. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| EWEB E-Bike Rebate (Eugene) | utility, OR | Amount not stated on the program page while paused | No | closed | Paused since June 19 2026; EWEB is not accepting new applications and has set no restart date. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| California E-Bike Incentive Project (CARB) | state, CA | Was up to $2,000 per voucher for low-income residents | Yes | closed | Ended. The project ran December 2022 to December 2025 and issued 2,246 vouchers. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Ava Bike Electric (Ava Community Energy) | utility, CA | Standard $400 ($1,000 income-qualified); cargo or adaptive $900 ($1,500 income-qualified); income-qualified buyers also get a $250 safety equipment rebate | No | open | Apply online; eligible applicants enter monthly random drawings on the fourth Tuesday (next: Oct 27 2026). Alameda County residents or Ava customers in San Joaquin County, age 18+. Income-qualified tier needs CARE, FERA or EAP enrollment. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Pasadena Water and Power E-Bike Rebate | utility, CA | Up to $1,000 per e-bike (not more than the bike's cost); two rebates per account | Yes | open | General applications are closed (FY2027 standard funds fully committed). Since Sept 1 2026 only PWP customers enrolled in an income-qualified bill assistance program can apply. Apply after purchase through your PWP account. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Peninsula Clean Energy E-Bike Rebate (San Mateo County) | utility, CA | Up to $1,000 toward a new e-bike | Yes | closed | Temporarily paused while the program moves to a new system; no new applications. The page expected a relaunch in August 2026 but still showed the pause on 2026-10-23. Needs San Mateo County or Los Banos residence, an active customer account and CARE or FERA enrollment. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program | city, GA | $1,600 (under 60% AMI), $1,100 (60-80% AMI), $550 (81-140% AMI) | Yes | closed | Fall 2026 window ran Sept 8-22 2026 (lottery). A second application period is anticipated in spring 2027; no date posted. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Raleigh E-Bike Program | city, NC | $500 standard voucher; $1,500 income-qualified voucher (households at or below 80% AMI). Vouchers do not cover sales tax. | No | closed | 2026 application window ran May 1-15 2026 (lottery). The page lists no later round. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tampa eBike Voucher Program | city, FL | $1,000 standard, $2,000 low-income, $3,000 very low-income vouchers (up to 248 vouchers, $500,000 funding) | No | closed | 2026 window ran Feb 13-27 2026 (lottery); any unclaimed vouchers went to a second drawing in June. No 2027 dates posted. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| District E-Bike Incentive Program (DDOT) | city, DC | Voucher worth up to $1,500 toward an e-bike, helmet and bike lock | Yes | closed | 2026 application window ran Feb 1-21 2026 (random selection). Open only to DC residents on SNAP, TANF, Medicaid or DC Healthcare Alliance. No later round announced. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Connecticut CHEAPR eBike Incentive Program | state, CT | Round 2 vouchers: $500 standard; Voucher+ adds $750 for qualifying residents ($1,250 total) | No | closed | Round 2 application period has closed; the page announces no Round 3. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |
| MassCEC Statewide E-Bike Incentive Program | state, MA | 2025 round: up to $800 standard, up to $1,200 enhanced, plus up to $150 equipment voucher | Yes | closed | The 2025 program is closed and MassCEC says it is not expected to re-open in 2026. | Official | Oct 23, 2026 |