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Program: California Environmental Protection Agency - California Air Resources Board - E-Bike Incentive Project

Agency: California Environmental Protection Agency


Resource Number: 92588576
Description

Consumer-facing incentive program that provides point-of-sale voucher incentives for the purchase of electric bicycles (e-bikes) to residents in disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households. Eligible applicants can receive up to $2,000 in incentives.

Incentive funds can be applied as a discount at the time of purchase towards the cost of an e-bike that meets program criteria, e-bike-related accessories, assembly and delivery fees, and any sales taxes associated with the purchase. Eligible accessories must be purchased at the same time as the voucher redemption for the e-bike.

View approved e-bike retailers. View eligible e-bikes.




Program Phones:
619-438-0274
Main - California E-Bike Incentive Project

Website: ebikeincentives.org/
Email: info@ebikeincentives.org

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ E-Bike Incentive Project ->
E-Bike Incentive Project  
Location: No physical address.
Program Hours:
Website: Seven days a week, 24-hours
Description: Not applicable.
Disabilities Access: Not applicable.
Mailing Address: No mailing address.
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: California residents who are 18 years or older and meet the income requirements listed below. A portion of the incentives is set aside for priority applicants. One incentive is available per individual.

- Priority Applicants: household income must be at or below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (effective as of January 2025).

Income-Based Eligibility Guidelines:
Household size of 1: monthly income of $2,934; annual income of $35,213
Household size of 2: monthly income of $3,966; annual income of $47,588
Household size of 3: monthly income of $4,997; annual income of $59,963
Household size of 4: monthly income of $6,028; annual income of $72,338
Household size of 5: monthly income of $7,059; annual income of $84,713
Household size of 6: monthly income of $8,091; annual income of $97,088
Household size of 7: monthly income of $9,122; annual income of $109,463
Household size of 8: monthly income of $10,153; annual income of $121,838

- Other Applicants: household income must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (effective as of January 2025).

Income-Based Eligibility Guidelines:
Household size of 1: monthly income of $3,913; annual income of $46,950
Household size of 2: monthly income of $5,288; annual income of $63,450
Household size of 3: monthly income of $6,663; annual income of $79,950
Household size of 4: monthly income of $8,038; annual income of $96,450
Household size of 5: monthly income of $9,413; annual income of $112,950
Household size of 6: monthly income of $10,788; annual income of $129,450
Household size of 7: monthly income of $12,163; annual income of $145,950
Household size of 8: monthly income of $13,538; annual income of $162,450
Languages: English
Application Process: Visit the website to complete an online application. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis during open application windows. An application window will be opened every 3 to 4 months.

The application process, which includes residency verification, income verification, and education/safety training requirements, may take up to 60 days, depending on the speed at which steps are completed by applicants and program processing times.

Individuals must receive an approval notification with their incentive voucher before purchasing an e-bike. Purchases made before receiving these will not be eligible for the incentive.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: No fee.
Documents Required: Verification of income and proof of residency. Visit the website for a list of acceptable documents.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA -Statewide



 





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