⚠️ FLAG: renewal status unclear as of 2026-05-17. The Ebikes For Good page is still live, but we could not find a public winner announcement, application cycle, or activity update after 2023. Treat this as a long-shot sweepstakes, not a reliable way to get an e-bike.
Last verified 2026-05-17
What this is
Ebikes For Good is a giveaway run by Micah Toll, who makes the EbikeSchool.com YouTube channel and writes for Electrek. He partners with e-bike companies to give away free e-bikes to people who say they need one but cannot afford one. It is not a grant program, voucher, or government benefit. It is a sweepstakes tied to a YouTube channel. [Source: ebikeschool.com/ebikesforgood (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Who can enter
- Anyone 18 or older
- You explain in the entry form how an e-bike would change your life
- You can add photos
There is no income test, no California requirement, and no documentation requirement. [Source: ebikeschool.com/ebikesforgood (accessed 2026-05-17)]
What you can win
A free e-bike, model and brand chosen by Ebike School and its sponsors. No cash option. Shipping inside the U.S. only is typical for these promotions, but the site does not spell that out.
How to enter
- Fill out the entry form with your story.
- Optionally upload photos.
- Watch the EbikeSchool YouTube channel — winners are announced at the end of videos.
Honest pitfalls
- Odds are very low. Thousands of people enter; one person wins per cycle.
- No deadline is posted. It is unclear if entries are still being reviewed in 2026 or if the form is just sitting open.
- No California priority. Most U.S. applicants are eligible, so being a low-income Californian does not improve your chances.
- This is not income help. If you need transportation now, do not wait on this.
Better bets for a real e-bike in California
If you actually need an e-bike to get to work, school, or medical appointments, these are stronger leads than a national sweepstakes:
- California E-Bike Incentive Project (statewide voucher up to $2,000 for income-qualified residents) — search "California E-Bike Incentive Project" for the current application window.
- Local bike shop layaway or pay-over-time programs.
- Used e-bikes on Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp, often $300–$800.
- Nevada County e-bike resources — call 211 (dial 2-1-1) and ask about transportation assistance.
Sources
- Program page: ebikeschool.com/ebikesforgood (accessed 2026-05-17)
- YouTube channel: youtube.com/@EbikeSchool (accessed 2026-05-17)
