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E-bike rebates and tax credits by state
These are the e-bike rebates, vouchers and tax credits we could confirm on an official government or utility website. Each one links to that page. We list a state only if it has, or recently had, a real program. All programs checked . Funding runs out fast, so check the official page before you buy.
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Colorado: Colorado e-bike tax credit discount. $225 off at the register in 2026 (it was $450 in 2024 and 2025).
Washington: WE-Bike rebate (WSDOT). $300, or $1,200 if you meet the income limits.
California: Ava Bike Electric. $400 standard or $900 cargo/adaptive. Income-qualified (CARE, FERA or EAP): $1,000 standard or $1,500 cargo/adaptive, plus $250 for safety gear.
Vermont: Green Mountain Power e-bike rebate. $200.
Vermont: Burlington Electric e-bike rebate. The lesser of $600 or 25% of the price; income-qualified, the lesser of $850 or 50%.
Rhode Island: Erika Niedowski Memorial E-Bike Rebate (DRIVE). The lesser of $350 or 30%; income-qualified, the lesser of $750 or 75%.
Hawaii: Hawaii electric bike and moped rebate (HDOT). The lesser of $500 or 20% of the price.
Is there a federal e-bike tax credit?
No. The E-BIKE Act, which would have created one, was introduced in the 118th Congress but never became law. Source: Congress.gov: S.881, E-BIKE Act, checked October 29, 2026.
$225 off at the register in 2026 (it was $450 in 2024 and 2025)
How it works
Ask a participating shop for the discount when you buy. One per person per calendar year. The shop claims a $250 state tax credit and can keep a $25 fee, which is why you see $225 off. The credit runs through tax years before 2033.
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Who qualifies
Colorado residents 18+ with household income at or below 80% of area median income, or enrolled in a qualifying assistance program
How much
$1,000, plus $300 more for a cargo or adaptive e-bike
How it works
Register during an open window; winners are picked at random. Next windows: Jan 11–18, 2027 and Mar 15–22, 2027. If picked, you have 60 days to use it. Standard e-bikes must cost $5,000 or less, be UL 2849 or EN 15194 certified, and full-suspension mountain e-bikes don't qualify. One rebate per person, ever. It stacks with the tax credit discount.
Denver residents 16+ with household income at or below area median income
How much
$675 for a standard e-bike in 2026 ($900 with the state discount); adaptive $625 or $1,175
How it works
All 2026 rebates are claimed and new applicants go on a waiting list. The standard rebate covers up to 80% of the price. Adaptive applications are by email. Can't be combined with the statewide rebate on the same bike.
Apply between Mar 30, 2026 and Mar 29, 2027; WSDOT picks applicants at random each month. Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes all qualify. The program has $7 million for 2025–2027.
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Who qualifies
City of Portland residents 18+ at or below 60% of area median income
How much
Up to $1,600 standard, $2,350 cargo, $8,500 adaptive, plus up to $300 for accessories
How it works
Applications are open year-round. The program launched Apr 6, 2026 with $20 million through 2029. The last 2026 release was Aug 17, 2026; new and waiting applications roll into the 2027 releases. Class 1 and 2 e-bikes qualify. Adaptive applications reopen in early 2027.
The lesser of $350 or 30%; income-qualified, the lesser of $750 or 75%
How it works
Buy from a Rhode Island bike shop first (big-box stores don't count), then apply within 180 days. First come, first served. Paid by check. Up to two per household.
Adults 18+ who are in a low-income program, don't own a car, or are enrolled in school
How much
The lesser of $500 or 20% of the price
How it works
For e-bikes that top out at 28 mph or less, and electric mopeds. Apply within one year of purchase. HDOT pays only while funds last. The page was last updated July 7, 2025.
We only list a program after reading it on the government agency's or utility's own website. Dealer blogs and rebate roundups aren't used as sources. If a page doesn't say something, we don't either.
Most programs pay at the register through a participating local shop, so a bike bought online usually won't qualify. Many also require a UL 2849 or EN 15194 certified e-bike and cap the price. Read the rules before you buy.
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