One US city is now giving people up to $3,000 to buy a new e-bike
Electrek • • health
Key Points:
- Tampa is reinstating its e-bike Voucher Program for 2026, offering residents between $1,000 and $3,000 off the purchase of a new electric bike, funded with $500,000 and providing up to 248 vouchers based on income levels.
- The program targets Tampa residents aged 18 and older, requiring applicants to submit a purchase quote from participating local bike shops and mandating the purchase of a new helmet alongside the e-bike.
- Vouchers apply to new Class 1 and Class 2 pedal-assist e-bikes, including adaptive models for riders with specialized needs, with the highest voucher amount potentially covering most or all of the cost for very low-income residents.
- Similar incentive programs across the US
