Bologna, Italy
Electric Bike Rebate and Tax Credit

Available subsidies will be equal to 50% of the expenditure incurred (excluding VAT), up to a maximum of 700 euros.

The "Bike to Work 2021" project by the Emilia-Romagna Region aims to discourage private vehicle use and encourage cycling in specific areas affected by European infringement for PM10 daily limit value exceedance. Grants of up to 100% are available to municipalities with populations of less than 50,000 in the affected areas for eligible interventions, such as investment expenses for bike paths and traffic moderation prioritizing bicycle traffic in compliance with current regulations.

Regional project called 'Bike to Work' which provides financial contributions to workers who choose to use bicycles instead of cars to reach their workplace. The kilometric contribution relating to commuting by bike amounts to a sum of 20 cents per km, up to a maximum of 50 euros per month.

Sustainable mobility - Public Notice - Contributions for electric mobility in favor of MSMEs operating in the tourism sector of Basilicata

Call for applications for the provision of incentives for the purchase of bicycles and pedal-assisted "cargo bikes" in the region of Veneto, more specifically in the municipality of Valeggio sul Mincio. The technical regulation and forms for the application are provided in downloadable PDF format.

The Abruzzo region in Italy is offering a contribution of up to 50% of the cost of purchasing a new bike, e-bike, or electric scooter to promote sustainable mobility. The maximum amount of the contribution is €300, and it is available to individuals over 18 years old who reside in one of the 22 eligible municipalities in the region. The program excludes online purchases and is limited to new vehicles purchased from manufacturers or dealers. The program is in effect until April 24, 2021, and the purchased vehicle must be held for at least two years.

The Emilia-Romagna Region is promoting sustainable mobility with a project called "Bike to Work 2021." Thirteen municipalities with a population of over 50,000 in the West Plain, East Plain, and Bologna can access funding for investment expenses to construct cycle paths and traffic calming measures. Also eligible for funding are current expenditure incentives for bicycle use, such as kilometric incentives and reduced bike-sharing use costs. Municipalities must sign a memorandum of understanding and submit documentation to the Emilia-Romagna Region to apply for funding.

The Marche region in Italy is offering a public grant to incentivize sustainable mobility alternatives to public transportation, such as the purchase of electric bikes and other personal electric vehicles. The grant is available to Marche citizens over 18 years old who reside in municipalities with less than 50,000 inhabitants. The grant is a one-time contribution of up to 60% of the cost of the vehicle, with a maximum of €500. The program has a total budget of €1.2 million and is complementary to the national "Decreto Rilancio" program. Applicants must provide proof of purchase and maintain ownership of the vehicle for at least two years. The program is subject to verification and control by the regional administration.

The region of Venice Giulia is offering contributions for the purchase of electric bicycles and traditional bicycles to individuals who are residents in the regional territory. The contributions are granted to individuals and go up to €300 for an assisted pedal electric bike and €200 for a bicycle with exclusively muscle propulsion. The contributions are valid for purchases made from November 11 2022 until April 20th 2023, and applications can be submitted online until April 20th 2023.

The Piedmont Region is offering non-repayable contributions to support citizens in using sustainable means of transportation such as low emission vehicles, electric mopeds/motorcycles, bicycles (including cargo bikes with pedal assistance) and scrapping of old vehicles/motorbikes without purchasing a new vehicle. The amount of contribution ranges from 150 euros to 10,000 euros and the call for proposals has been extended until 30/06/2021. The initiative is aimed at reducing air emissions and improving air quality and it is cumulative with other incentives.

Residents of Piedmont can apply for incentives for sustainable mobility, which includes rebates for the replacement of vehicles with new low environmental impact vehicles, electric mopeds and motorcycles, and bicycles. The rebates range from €150 for bike purchase to €10,000 for car replacement based on emissions. The program aims to reduce air emissions and improve air quality while promoting sustainable mobility. The call for proposals has been extended until June 30, 2021, or until resources are exhausted.

The Piedmont Region is offering citizens non-repayable contributions to develop sustainable mobility and reduce atmospheric emissions. The contributions are available to replace vehicles with new low-impact environmental vehicles, replace mopeds and motorcycles with new electric-powered ones, purchase bicycles (including pedal-assisted bicycles and cargo bikes), and scrap vehicles and mopeds/motorcycles without purchasing a new one. The amount of the contribution ranges from €2,500 to €10,000 for the replacement of cars, €2,000 to €4,000 for the replacement of electric-powered mopeds or motorcycles, €150 to €1,000 for a pedal-assisted cargo bike for transporting people, and €250 for scrapping without purchasing another vehicle.

The government of Tuscany in Italy is offering bonuses of €50 each to a maximum total of €150 (3 bonuses) to people who purchase new folding bicycles and can also show that they own a valid annual regional pass or at least three monthly regional passes. The scheme is in effect from July 19, 2019 to September 30, 2020. Interested individuals must fill out an appropriate participation form, which they can send electronically, with necessary documents proving traceability of payment, ownership of the required passes, and funding by September 30, 2020.

Residents of Valle d'Aosta can benefit from a non-repayable regional contribution for the purchase of bicycles, including pedal-assisted ones and vehicles for mainly electric personal mobility. The regional contribution is granted in an amount equal to 60% of the expenditure incurred, up to a maximum of 500.00 euros. The regional contribution may be requested for purchases made between 04 May 2020 and 31 October 2020. The contribution is mainly granted on the basis of the possession of self-declared requirements by the applicant. It should be noted that the submission of the grant application does not constitute automatic acquisition of the right to grant it, which is recognized following the positive outcome of the preliminary investigation and based on financial availability.

Private individuals can receive grants for the purchase, leasing or long-term rental of one electric vehicle every two years for cars, mopeds/motorcycles, and cargo bikes. The grant is eligible for various types of new electric vehicles, including battery electric vehicles, H2 fuel cell vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles with two, three, or four wheels belonging to certain classes. Additionally, grants are available for cargo bicycles with electric auxiliary motors. The application must be submitted online before the invoice date, even down payments, otherwise the entire investment benefit will be excluded.

The Municipal Administration of Arzignano is providing economic contributions for the purchase of new or reconditioned electric bicycles with assisted pedaling. The incentive is €250 and cannot exceed 50% of the cost, including VAT. All individuals of legal age residing in the Municipality of Arzignano who will use the means of transport for commuting between home and work can take advantage of the incentive for the purchase of electric bicycles. The announcement for the economic contributions and complete information is available on the City of Arzignano's website.

In the city of Bari, Italy, a Bicycle Grant program has been launched under the M.U.V.T. – Livable and Technological Urban Mobility Program. The purpose of the program is to promote healthy lifestyles, sustainable travel and reduce the negative effects of combustion engine vehicles on air quality. The grant offers €150.00 for a new traditional bicycle, €250.00 for a new electric-powered bicycle/electric micromobility device, and €100.00 for a refurbished bicycle. The program is available for all legal-aged residents of Bari and will cover 50% of the amount spent on the purchase. However, the grant is not cumulative with similar public incentives for financing the same asset, and the grant will be reduced by any expenses applied by banks for the bank transfer of the grant.

The Municipality of Castellarano is granting contributions for the purchase of assisted pedal bicycles ("e-bikes") and electric mopeds/motorcycles (scooters) to adult natural persons residing in the municipality, to promote actions for the improvement of air quality. Businesses, including those that sell the vehicles covered by the incentives, are excluded from this policy. Applications can be submitted from 15/05/2021 to 15/10/2021, and the invoices attesting to the purchase must be dated after 01/01/2021 and before 30/09/2021. An extension of the call is allowed until the allocated resources are exhausted, which includes new requests for contributions submitted until 30/11/2021 by people who reside in the municipality. The grant can be paid within 30 days from the conclusion of the definition of the entitled parties, following the delivery by the beneficiaries of the "Form B - liquidation request". The website also provides links to the Call for bike contributions 2021, Form A - contribution request, Form B - liquidation request, attachment A_e-bike ranking 2021 and beneficiary ranking list no. 2.

The Comune di Concorezzo is offering financial incentives to residents who purchase electric bicycles with pedal assistance. The program is aimed at promoting environmental conservation. The program is open to residents over the age of 14 who agree not to sell their bicycles for two years after purchase. The program offers a one-time grant of €100 for applicants under 65 years of age and €150 for those over 65 years of age. The program is subject to budgetary constraints and applications will be processed in the order they are received. The program will only be implemented after the publication of the new regulations in the Statute of the Comune.

"Bike ecobonuses" for the residents of Fiorano Modenese for the purchase of traditional bicycles, electric assisted pedal bicycles, and cargo bikes. The program has a budget of €7,000 available for 2023, with a contribution of 50% of the sale price up to a maximum of €200 per means of transportation purchased by a household. The option to combine this program with other incentives for the same means of transportation is not permitted.