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CARGO BIKE PROMOTIONS AND PURCHASE BONUSES

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Get your bike subsidized now! The funding amount and conditions vary between municipalities and (federal) states. We have therefore compiled a helpful overview for you*.

PAYLOAD*

For some funding programs, the payload of the bike is decisive. It is calculated as follows:

Payload:

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or

Payload:

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Permissible total weight = maximum allowed sum of weights of bike + rider + attachments + luggage

TYPES OF CARGO BIKE

LONG JOHN / FRONTLOADER

Rider in the back, load in the front

A classic transport bike which has a long tradition. Particularly suitable for heavy loads, a Long John rider sits behind the loading area and always has his load in view.

Features
Weightabout 40kg +
PayloadTotal load incl. driver usually starting at 200 kg
Range of applicationpassenger transport, shopping, bulky transport goods, heavy goods, transport for businesses
Advantageslarge load capacity, low center of gravity, easy loading and unloading, usually with stable transport box, rain cover usually available, legally still a bicycle
Disadvantagesheavy wheels with large turning circle, needs a larger storage space

BAKERY BIKE (Bäckerrad) / POSTBIKE

Regular bike with front & rear carrier

A bakery bike is not necessarily recognized as a cargo bike at first glance, but you quickly realize that the sturdy frame with the rear and front carrier offers two loading areas. Due to the division, a Bakery Bike is rather intended for small to medium goods.

Features
Weightabout 30 kg +
PayloadTotal load incl. driver usually approx. 140kg
Range of useEveryday errands, transport of smaller pieces of luggage, possibly children on the rear rack
Advantageslower entry price, simple and robust technology, dimensions usually correspond to a regular bike
Disadvantageshigh center of gravity, tilts easily, irritations with the front carrier when cornering

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSIDY PROGRAMS:

The following pages illustrate very well which possibilities exist for private persons as well as commercial customers to receive subsidies in different municipalities.

GERMANY

COMMERCIAL USE:

In Germany, only the subsidies for commercial eCargobikes are regulated consistently across the country. In addition, some states and municipalities offer further support for commercial eCargobikes.

https://www.bafa.de/DE/Energie/Energieeffizienz/E-Lastenfahrrad/e-lastenfahrrad_node.html

PRIVAT CUSTOMERS:

There also are individual regulations for private eCargobikes, depending on the state and municipality. The cargobike.jetzt website contains a lot of useful information about which municipalities and cities offer subsidies:

https://www.cargobike.jetzt/tipps/cargobike-kaufpraemien/

AUSTRIA

In Austria, there is nationwide support for private, commercial and municipal eCargobikes. Occasionally, states or municipalities offer additional support.

The cargobike.jetzt website contains many useful tips on which municipalities and cities offer support:

https://www.cargobike.jetzt/tipps/cargobike-kaufpraemien/ 

or

https://radmarkt.de/oesterreich-hat-diesjaehrige-e-bike-foerderung-strategisch-ausgebaut-erstmals-dabei-faltraeder/

FRANCE

In France, private individuals and businesses receive purchase bonuses on eCargobikes. In addition, the switch from combustion engines to low-emission drives is rewarded. Furthermore, individual Départements and municipalities promote eCargobikes.

You can find more information about subsidies in France under the following link:

https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/prime-conversion-bonus-ecologique-toutes-aides-en-faveur-lacquisition-vehicules-propres 

NETHERLANDS

In the Netherlands, employers and employees can agree on financial incentives for the use of an e(Cargo-)bike if it is used for commuting. In addition, some municipalities offer further subsidies.

You can find more information about subsidies in the Netherlands under the following link:
https://www.kiesdefiets.nl/

SWITZERLAND

In Switzerland, employers and employees can agree on financial incentives when using an e(Cargo-)bike, in so far as it is (co-)used for commuting to work. In addition, some Cantons and municipalities offer further subsidies.

Under the following link you will find a website which offers helpful information:
https://ecf.com/resources/financial-incentives

BELGIUM

In Belgium, employers and employees can agree on financial incentives for the use of an e(Cargo-)bike, as long as it is used for commuting. In addition, some municipalities offer further subsidies.

More information about the subsidies in Belgium can be found under the following link:
https://finanzen.belgium.be/de/privatpersonen/bef%C3%B6rderung/abzug-fahrtkosten/wohnsitz-arbeitsplatz/fahrrad#q4 

TOTAL OVERVIEW COUNTRIES AND REGIONS

Here you can get information about other nations and sponsorships in your region by using the search function.

You can find more information about funding in your country or region under the following link:

https://ecf.com/resources/financial-incentives

or

https://www.ecf.com/unlocking-cycle-investments

PLEASE NOTE:

All information without guarantee! Please always inform yourself directly at the local, responsible authorities! No warranty for correctness of information!
Status: 03.2023