Source: SortiraParis

The French capital is increasing the financial aid offered to encourage individuals and businesses to purchase e-bikes and cargo bikes. It is also subsidising cycle training courses and secure bike parking.

The aim of the expanded scheme is to broaden access to clean mobility options to more people and companies.

Individual applications

Paris residents with a reference tax income per unit of less than, or equal to, €10,000 can receive 50% of the purchase price of an e-bike, up to a maximum of €400.

A higher compensation amount is available for electric cargo bikes, with 33% of the purchase price up to a maximum of €600.

An additional amount of 33% of the purchase price of a helmet and/or an anti-theft device is also available, up to a maximum of €50.

Corporate applications

Small Paris-based companies with fewer than 50 employees can receive a subsidy of 50% of the purchase price of professional cargo bikes, up to a maximum of €1,200.

Which e-bikes qualify?

Specific criteria must be met under the scheme. E-bikes must be new or reconditioned with V3r certification and at 3N15194 standard, be marked with a unique identifier, and be registered in the national cycle registry. Bikes fitted with lead batteries are not eligible.

Rider training courses

Bicycle training courses are reimbursed at 60% of the cost, up to a maximum of €60. Instructors must hold the CQP AMV (Certificat de qualification professionnelle Animateur mobilité vélo) or be trained to the IMV (Initiateur mobilité à vélo) certificate.

Secure parking

The city is subsidising 50% of the price of annual subscription to secure bike parking facilities, up to a maximum of €100.

How to apply

Applications can be made online here, and the subsidies may be combined with other schemes offered by the French government (bonus vélo, prime à la conversion), Île-de-France Mobilités or Métropole du Grand Paris. You can check eligibility before submitting an application via an online simulator.