District of Columbia
Electric Bike Rebates and Tax Credits

The D.C. Council unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that aims to get fewer cars and more e-bikes on D.C. streets. The legislation incentivizes residents to purchase e-bikes with a tiered subsidy program based on income, partially reimbursing residents for the cost of the bike. For lower-income residents eligible for SNAP and TANF, the subsidy can be up to $2,000 for a cargo e-bike, up to $1,500 for a regular e-bike, up to $300 for a replacement battery, up to $250 for annual maintenance, up to $250 for e-bike parts to accommodate riders with disabilities, and up to $150 for a bike lock. For all other residents, the subsidy can be up to $1,000 for a cargo e-bike, up to $750 for a regular e-bike, up to $150 for a replacement battery, up to $125 for e-bike parts to accommodate riders with disabilities, up to $25 for annual maintenance, and up to $75 for a bike lock.

goDCgo is offering a limited time $200 rebate towards the purchase of a new ebike or a complimentary ebike tune-up service for those who already own an ebike. Additionally, the first 100 pledgers will receive an annual Capital Bikeshare membership. The goDCgo blog also offers tips for biking through the fall and winter seasons.