Latest 2024 updates on e-bike subsidies in Europe

Electric bikes are a form of sustainable transportation with many benefits for society. The more people e-biking instead of using emissions-heavy vehicles like the car, the more we can all help protect our planet. E-bikes efficiently use electric power to help riders go further and faster, making them a more convenient, healthier way to get around town. For these reasons, many governments are increasing accessiblity to their citizens via financial subsidies.

In this blog we'll explore the different types of subsidies, with a quick look at what some countries are doing to reduce the cost of this sustainable vehicle, to help you find out if you can save on your dream e-bike!

Types of subsidies

Subsidies can come directly in the form of discounts or financial grants that reduce purchasing costs for riders. They can also be a more indirect method, such as a tax rebate; for example, some countries reduce the VAT on bicycle repair costs. Governments may also offer other financial incentives, such as companies leasing bicycles to employees, trade-in programs, or mileage reimbursements dependent on an employee's commute distance.

If you need documents to apply for a subsidy, please email support@tenways.com. Our team would be happy to assist you on the path to a healthier, more sustainable future.

Germany

National

Corporate bike-leasing partners JobRad have outlined the tax benefits for e-bike commuting trips - employees can receive a general income tax rebate of €0.30 per km of their commute. Company bicycles can be leased to employees with tax benefits being available under certain conditions.

Regional

Currently, only Berlin is offering subsidies for businesses.

Local

Ascheim discounts up to €800 off cargo e-bikes. It also offers €500 for e-bikes as well as Grünwald & Heidelberg. Residents in Ismaning can receive €1,000 off a cargo electric bike or €250 off an e-bike. If this information on local e-bike subsidies doesn't apply to you, keep your eye on this page for any updates in Germany!

Netherlands

National, regional and local

The Netherlands has implemented various schemes to encourage commuting to work by bike:

Travel reimbursement - employees who commute to work can receive a tax-free mileage allowance up to €0.23 per km (this applies to all modes of transport).

Company bicycle lease scheme - if employees also use company-issued bicycles privately, they can receive a taxable benefit.

Reduced VAT on bicycle repairs.

France

National

France is offering a subsidy of €400 until 2027 to help individuals who meet certain criteria to purchase bicycles including pedelecs.

A conversion bonus is also available for French citizens who want to get rid of their diesel or petrol vehicles permanently to help pay for their e-bike.

Employees who cycle to work can receive tax-free lump sums of up to €800 with an FMD (sustainable mobility package).

Company bicycles can also be used outside of work with financial benefits under certain conditions. Employees may also receive a reduction in purchase and repair costs thanks to a corporate tax scheme.

Regional

Corsica is offering a €500 e-bike discount for individuals, businesses & local authorities.

Residents in Île-de-France can receive a €400-600 reduction on two-wheelers including e-bikes and cargo e-bikes.

Occitanie citizens can receive €200 off bike purchases.

Local

There are several local subsidy schemes across France, check here for specific details for your region.

Other countries

Here's what some other countries are offering:

• Belgium – tax benefits, company bicycles & bicycle bonuses with subsidies available in some regions.
• Luxembourg – tax benefits, company bicycles and a 50% discount on bicycle purchases.
• Spain – regional schemes are available.

The role of TENWAYS in making e-bikes more accessible to urban riders

It's great that governments are using subsidies to help make e-bikes more accessible to people by lowering the financial costs involved. To make our e-bikes even more affordable, we're also proud to offer our electric bikes for companies to lease to their employees in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, allowing riders to use our e-bikes with monthly payments while saving on taxes.

At TENWAYS we aim to bring the joys of cycling to all urban riders by creating high-quality, fun and convenient e-bikes that are great value for money, and we'll continue to do so, to help more people to fall in love with e-biking and preserve the health of our beautiful planet.