Tax incentives for purchasing a bike: everything you need to know

In France, the subsidies for purchasing a bicycle, whether muscular, cargo, or electric, have been extended until 2027. Here are all the details.

The French government encourages the use of bicycles as an ecological and economic means of transportation through financial aids that will be available until 2027. These grants, referred to as the ecological bonus and the conversion bonus, aim to make bicycles accessible to a larger number of people while promoting more sustainable mobility. Here are the main points to know to benefit from these aids.

The ecological bonus

The ecological bonus is aimed at both individuals and professionals. To be eligible, one must purchase a new or used bicycle from a professional seller. The amount of this aid depends on the reference tax income (RFR) per household share. This income is calculated by dividing the total amount of declared income by the number of people in the household.

For individuals:

If your RFR per share is less than or equal to 7,100 euros, or if you are disabled, you can receive:
150 euros for a non-electric bicycle,
400 euros for an electric bicycle,
Up to 2,000 euros for specific bicycles, such as cargo bikes, long bikes, folding bikes, those adapted for disabled persons, or for an electric trailer.
If your RFR is less than or equal to 15,400 euros, the aid is:
300 euros for an electric bicycle,
1,000 euros for a cargo bicycle, long bike, folding bike, or one adapted for disabled people.

For professionals (companies, associations, local authorities):
Professionals can benefit from assistance of up to 1,000 euros for the purchase of certain types of bicycles, including cargo bikes, long bikes, folding bikes, or adapted types.

The conversion bonus

This bonus aims to encourage the transition to less polluting means of transport by incentivizing individuals and professionals to get rid of their old vehicles. To benefit from it, it is necessary to part with a polluting vehicle (car or van) and acquire a bicycle.

For individuals:

If your RFR per share is less than or equal to 7,100 euros, or if you are disabled, you can receive up to 3,000 euros for a new or used bicycle.
If your RFR per share is less than or equal to 24,900 euros, you can benefit from assistance of up to 1,500 euros for the purchase of an electric bicycle, cargo bike, long bike, or one adapted for disabled individuals.

For professionals:
Companies, associations, or local authorities can also receive help of 1,500 euros for the purchase of a bicycle meeting the same criteria as those for individuals.

Specific conditions and limits

Residents of Low Emission Zones (ZFE), where the circulation of polluting vehicles is restricted, can receive a supplementary aid ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 euros.

Some rules apply:

The total aid (ecological bonus and conversion bonus) cannot exceed 40% of the price of the bicycle.
It is possible to apply for each type of aid only once for the purchase of the same bicycle.

These aids are an effective means to support bicycle use while reducing the carbon footprint of daily commutes. For more details and to make a request, visit the site: www.primealaconversion.gouv.fr.

In summary, the State provides substantial aids for individuals and professionals for the purchase of bicycles, whether adapted or not, electric or not. These measures aim to make bicycles accessible to all while addressing environmental and mobility challenges.