Electric bikes: new incentives starting September 2023
This page is translated from the original post "Vélos électriques : de nouvelles aides à partir de septembre 2023" in French.
- 19/04/2023 9:30
While the €500 subsidy granted for the purchase of a new electric bicycle was supposed to be reduced starting April 20th, Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) has just announced the postponement of the reform to September.
To step back in order to leap further. The regional transportation network manager, Île-de-France Mobilités, has made a U-turn. According to our colleagues at Le Parisien, « the new aid for purchasing electric bikes provided by Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) will come into effect at the beginning of September ». Due to strong enthusiasm for electric bikes, which has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic, private residents of Île de France can benefit from a €500 reimbursement for purchasing an electric assist model, and even €600 for market bikes called cargo bikes.
As of September 1st, cycling enthusiasts will see this aid modified. The grant will then be limited to only €400, but can be combined with subsidies from local authorities. « Specifically, if your municipality offers a €200 subsidy, you can add it to the €400 from IDFM, for a total of €600 », explains Le Parisien.
Converting Your Bike to Electric
Another detail, not the least, is that aid will now be available for traditional bikes converted to electric. Île-de-France Mobilités will thus provide a €200 subsidy for the purchase and installation of a motor and battery on a standard bicycle, provided that the operation is carried out by an authorized dealer.
Subsidies for Employees
If you work in a company with fewer than 50 employees, you should know that a provision may interest you. Within the limit of five bikes and over a period of 3 years, a annual bonus of €150 can be granted for renting an electric bike.
Support for Young People
Younger individuals are not left out. From September onward, 15-25-year-olds will be able to benefit from a €100 subsidy for purchasing a traditional bicycle, often called muscle-powered. An important note: this subsidy also applies to refurbished models.
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