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Apply - California E-Bike Incentive Project

Apply - California E-Bike Incentive Project

Phone number
(916) 444-6600
Category
Money
Auto tags
Eligibility
California residents 18+ with household income at or below 300% of federal poverty level (e.g., $45,180 for individual, $93,600 for family of 4)
Auto Summary
The California E-Bike Incentive Project provided $1,750-$2,000 vouchers toward the purchase of new electric bikes for income-qualified California residents. Funded by CARB with $31 million, the program distributed over 2,246 incentives through a network of 450+ retailers. The program concluded in December 2025 and has not been renewed. For current e-bike incentives, check local utility or city programs, or visit calbike.org.
Value
$1,750-$2,000 voucher toward purchase of a new electric bike
Espanol
Proyecto de Incentivos para Bicicletas Electricas de California - Vales de $1,750-$2,000 para la compra de bicicletas electricas nuevas para residentes de California con ingresos calificados.
URL
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/california-e-bike-incentive-project
⚠️ This program ended in December 2025 and is not accepting applications. CARB confirms the Project "began in December 2022 and concluded in December 2025." Under SB 127, the state redirected roughly $18 million in remaining e-bike funding to the regional Clean Cars 4 All programs. A CARB spokesperson said the e-bike program "could return in the future," but no relaunch date has been announced. [Source: ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/california-e-bike-incentive-project (accessed 2026-05-17); capradio.org/articles/2025/11/21 (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Last verified 2026-05-17.

What this was

A California Air Resources Board (CARB) program that gave income-qualified residents a $1,750–$2,000 voucher toward a new electric bike, redeemable at approved retailers. Funded with about $31 million total; the final $12.97 million budget was fully spent. Over 2,246 vouchers went out through 450+ retailers and 25 community-based organizations before the program closed. [Source: ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/california-e-bike-incentive-project (accessed 2026-05-17)]

What to do instead

If you were waiting for this program, here are real alternatives to check:
  • Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) — Regional programs that help income-qualified Californians scrap an older car and get a grant toward a cleaner vehicle, e-bike, or transit pass. CARB moved this program's funding there. Check your local air district (e.g., San Joaquin Valley, Bay Area, South Coast) for eligibility. [Source: ww2.arb.ca.gov + capradio.org/articles/2025/11/21 (accessed 2026-05-17)]
  • Local utility e-bike rebates — Some California utilities (PG&E, SMUD, Peninsula Clean Energy, Sonoma Clean Power, and others) run their own e-bike rebate or income-qualified voucher programs. Search "[your utility name] e-bike rebate."
  • City and county programs — A few California cities run their own pilot e-bike incentives. Check your city's transportation or sustainability department.
  • CalBike — The statewide advocacy group tracks current programs and is pushing for state funding to return. See calbike.org.

If you want to be ready for a relaunch

CARB has not committed to bringing this program back, but the spokesperson did not rule it out. To be ready if it returns:
  • Sign up for CalBike's email list at calbike.org — they pushed for this program and will alert subscribers if state funding returns.

Need help?

CARB general line: (800) 242-4450
Email: ebikeincentives@arb.ca.gov

Sources

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