California will soon reopen its e-bike voucher program, offering eligible residents up to $2,000 toward the purchase of an electric bicycle.
The state-funded program is designed to help lower- and middle-income Californians replace car trips, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut commuting costs.
Incentive funds can be applied as a discount at the time of purchase toward the cost of an eligible e-bike and related accessories. Covered items include a helmet, bike lock, racks and baskets, fenders, mirrors, reflective clothing, lights (if not equipped), as well as assembly and delivery fees and any associated sales tax.
To qualify, accessories must be purchased while the incentive voucher is redeemed for the e-bike. The voucher cannot be used in a separate transaction for accessories, and purchases are limited to one item per accessory type.
To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a current and valid California driver’s license, AB 60 license, or state ID.
Additionally, participants must meet income requirements, with household income capped at 300% of the federal poverty level. For example, a single-person household must earn no more than $45,180 annually, while a family of four must stay under $93,600.
The application window for the program opens at 5 p.m. on April 29, with just 1,000 vouchers available.
Potential applicants can apply for the program here.
