King County, Washington
Electric Bike Rebates and Tax Credits

King County Council is pushing for an E-Bike Rebate Program, which would allow consumers to receive a $400 rebate on an e-bike no matter their income level, with an additional $500 for cargo e-bikes. People who provide proof of having a lower income, including qualifying for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or other income-restricted programs, qualify for a larger rebate of $1,200. The county is looking at Denver as a model for an e-bike rebate program, which is funded by a 0.25% sales and use tax increase. Governor Inslee proposed a $1,000 e-bike rebate alongside a $7,500 electric vehicle rebate in 2021, but the legislature turned down that idea. Washington State’s incentive programs for hybrid or fully electric vehicles give consumers a reason to choose those vehicles over gas power.