E-Bike Rebates

Program Quick Facts

The e-bike rebate voucher is a point-of-sale rebate applied to the price of an e-bike or e-cargo bike from a participating bike shop. This means the rebate is deducted from the bike's price when you buy it. You don’t have to submit a receipt and get reimbursed after the purchase. The city awards vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis.

The next e-bike rebate release will be on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 11:00 A.M.

Visit the Application

In 2026, there will be three rebate release dates:

  • Tuesday, May 19
  • Tuesday, July 7
  • Tuesday, September 8 

New this year: Once all vouchers are claimed, we will add applicants to a waiting list. If vouchers go unredeemed and expire, they will be reissued to people on the waiting list, who will be notified by email.

The Denver rebate for a standard e-bike is $675 in 2026. This can be combined with the State of Colorado's E-Bike Tax Credit, which is $225 in 2026, for a total discount of $900 on your e-bike purchase.

In 2026, Denver rebates for standard e-bikes have an income cap. Your household must be below the area median income for your household size:

Household Size

Area Median Income
1 Person $98,100
2 Person $112,100
3 Person $126,100
4 Person $140,100
5 Person $151,400
6+ Person $162,600

You can create an account in advance on Submittable, Denver's e-bike rebate voucher portal. However, you will only be able to upload your required eligibility documents (proof of residency and proof of income) once the application opens on the rebate release day. You will not be able to access the application to upload materials until the application opens at 11:00 A.M. on the rebate release day.

Subscribe to our newsletter to get reminders before and on release days.

For any questions, please reach out to us at EBikeRebates@denvergov.org.

Applying for and Using Your Voucher

Follow these steps to ensure a smooth voucher application process. Contact us at EBikeRebates@denvergov.org with any questions or issues.

1. Determine Your Eligibility

To qualify for a voucher for a standard e-bike, you must live in the City and County of Denver. People with addresses in other cities and counties cannot qualify for this rebate.

The applicant must also be at least 16 years of age, and their household needs to be at or below Denver's area median income. The income cap is determined by your household size:

Household Size

Area Median Income
1 Person $98,100
2 Person $112,100
3 Person $126,100
4 Person $140,100
5 Person $151,400
6+ Person $162,600
How to Show Eligibility for this Rebate

Proof of Residency:

To qualify for any of our e-bike rebates, you must live within the City and County of Denver and be 16 years of age or older. Proof of a physical Denver address is required. All documents presented must be dated within one year of application. Examples of proof of residency include:

  • Colorado Driver’s License or Colorado State ID card
  • Copy of current lease
  • Copy of current Xcel Energy Bill

Proof of Income Eligibility:

We do not accept SNAP, Medicaid, W2s, or State of Colorado tax returns as proof of income eligibility.

To meet the income-qualified requirements, your household income must also be either:

  • Below 100% of the State of Colorado’s median income
  • Below 200% of the relevant federal poverty level
  • Between 60% - 100% of area median income(PDF, 203KB)

Example: You live in Denver County. There is one person in your household. Your household income would need to be below $98,100 to be eligible for the standard e-bike rebate.

You will need to upload least one of these documents to confirm your household income meets these thresholds:

2. Prepare for Voucher Release Day

Before the rebate application opens, you should start to gather the materials you will need to show your eligibility:

  • Proof of residency
    • This is anything that shows you are currently living within the City and County of Denver. For example, a copy of the current month’s utility bill or your current lease.
  • Proof of income eligibility
    • See the list above for which documents we will accept as proof of your income eligibility

You cannot upload any documents until the application opens on the voucher release day. You will receive an error message if you try to upload your documents before the application opens on voucher release day. 

3. On Voucher Release Day

Visit the e-bike application portal on release day. You will be asked to either sign up or sign in. If you created your Submittable account ahead of the release date, sign in and hit the "apply" button on the program guidelines page. If you do not have a Submittable account, you will be prompted to create one before you access the application. This process takes about one minute.

Please note that if you are on the portal before 11:00 A.M., you will have to refresh the page and re-enter. There is no virtual waiting room.

Complete the online application. The application requires:

  • Your name
  • Address
  • Contact information
  • Eligibility documents to upload (file size limit is 5MB).

In the past, Denver's e-bike rebates have been claimed extremely quickly. However, we do not expect that to be the case this year. While we do encourage you to apply for your voucher as soon as possible, we do not expect them to run out on the first day, as they have in the past.

4. Receive Your Voucher

  1. Please allow up to 14 business days for the initial review of your application. 
  2. If you need to provide more documentation, we will let you know what you need to provide. You will have seven days to provide the requested additional information.
    • If we do not receive the additional information within that time frame, we will reissue your voucher to the next person on the waiting list.
  3. Once approved, you will receive an email titled “Denver Project Coordinator.” This email will have an e-bike voucher code. Check your spam folder for the voucher code email. You will have 45 days to use your voucher.
    • If you run into delays using your voucher within the 45-day limit, you may apply for a 90-day extension.
  4. If you received a voucher from a previous release and let it expire, you can apply again in 2026.
    • If you let a voucher expire before this year, we are unable to extend or reissue it. You must go through the application process again.

If you are placed on the waiting list:

  1. You will receive an email confirming that you are on the voucher waiting list.
  2. As vouchers expire, we will pass them along to people on the waiting list. If we are reissuing an expired voucher to you, you will get an email notifying you that a voucher is now available. 
  3. You will have 45 days to redeem your voucher. 
    • If you run into delays using your voucher within the 45-day limit, you may apply for a 90-day extension.

5. Get Your E-Bike

  1. Choose a participating bike shop for your e-bike.
  2. Take your voucher code and your ID to the brick-and-mortar location of a participating bike shop.
    • Vouchers cannot be used for online purchases.
  3. Choose an e-bike that meets our eligibility requirements:

    See E-Bike Eligibility Requirements

    • Any class of e-bike, per the State of Colorado definition:
      • Class 1: an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 mph.
      • Class 2: an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance regardless of whether the rider is pedaling but ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 mph.
      • Class 3: an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 mph.
    • The bike must have two or three wheels
    • The bike must have fully operable pedals
    • The electric motor must be 750 watts or fewer
    • The e-bike must be new
    • The e-bike must be for your personal use, not for resale.
    • Bikes that are NOT eligible to purchase using your voucher include:
      • E-moto bikes that are over 750 watts and can go over 28 mph.
        • These bikes are not considered e-bikes in the State of Colorado and cannot be purchased using an e-bike voucher
      • Full suspension mountain bikes
        • The State of Colorado e-bike tax credit covers full suspension mountain bikes. However, it cannot be stacked with a Denver e-bike voucher.
      • Bikes with gas-powered motors
      • Used e-bikes are not eligible to purchase using your Denver e-bike voucher.

     

     
  4. Once you have chosen a bike that works for you, present your Denver voucher and your State of Colorado e-bike tax credit at the point of sale. These are both immediate discounts on the purchase of your bike
  5. The bike shop will combine your voucher with the state tax credit for a total discount of $900. This $900 can cover up to 80% of of the price of the e-bike
    • For example, if the e-bike is $1,000, the combined voucher and tax credit will cover $800.
    • There is no refund or store credit for any unused voucher value on your e-bike purchase.
    • You are responsible for paying the sales tax on your e-bike.
    • There is no minimum or maximum purchase price.
    • The e-bike must be fully assembled and not in a box. The bike shop may charge an assembly fee.
  6. Take your bike home and start enjoying your new, efficient, and fun mode of transportation!

Participating Bike Shops

In order to use your e-bike rebate, you must buy your e-bike from a participating bike shop.

Participating bike shops must have a brick-and-mortar retail location in Denver that sells qualifying e-bikes and provides on-site sales, service, and repair. Bike shops must confirm in person at the time of sale that the name on each e-bike voucher matches the name of each e-bike buyer. Bike shops that take part can redeem vouchers only for e-bikes with batteries certified to meet city safety standards.

Are you a bike shop interested in becoming a participating bike shop? Complete the bike shop intake survey. 

Using Your E-Bike in Denver

10,465

e-bike vouchers have been redeemed in Denver
(as of May 2026)

E-bikes are helping make Denver healthier by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality in our city. E-bikes are different than standard bikes. Use this page to find resources about how to safely ride, securely store, and soundly protect your e-bike. Plus, learn how to navigate the city's bike routes.

Help us Understand E-Bike Use in Denver

Throughout the year, we ask our e-bike rebate recipients to participate in user surveys. The survey asks how you are using your e-bike and how often your bike is replacing car trips. Look for an email from us about the surveys. You can opt out at any time.  

We encourage you to complete the surveys when you receive them. It is not required, but the more we know, the more we can help make Denver an even better city for cyclists.

Know the Rules of the Road

Safe riding is the most crucial aspect of e-bike ownership. 

  • Riding your e-bike on the sidewalk is illegal and unsafe.
  • Obey all traffic signs, signals and right of way rules.
    • Multi-use paths: 15 mile per hour
    • Crosswalks: 8 miles per hour
    • Streets: Posted Speed Limit
  • In Denver you can use the “safety stop” when riding a bike. 
    • At stop signs, ride slowly through stop signs without stopping first. Yield the right of way to pedestrians and other road users who have the right of way. 
    • Treat red lights like a stop sign. Proceed after coming to a complete stop if there is no oncoming traffic.
    • Go less than 10 miles an hour when performing a safety stop. 

Protect Your Bike and Your Head

Always lock up your bike and wear a helmet. 

  • Helmets are not required in the City and County of Denver, but are strongly encouraged.
  • A cable lock may be the most affordable and easiest to carry, but it is the least theft-proof option. Check out the Lock Buying Guide for the best and most secure options.
  • Your insurance company may have affordable options for an e-bike add-on to your policy. There are also insurance policies that are e-bike specific.

The city has partnered with the 529 Garage program to help you protect your bike. We recommend registering your e-bike as soon as you get it home. You will receive a 529 Shield sticker, which is a deterrent for bike thieves. Cities using 529 Garage have seen up to a 40% decline in bike theft. If your bike is stolen, registration will help you reunite with a recovered bike.

Find Your Routes

You can ride your new e-bike on streets, multi-use trails and bike paths. The City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) has bike maps and route finders. Have fun exploring!   

Remember: Sidewalks are not a safe route. It is illegal and unsafe to ride your e-bike on the sidewalk.   

Battery-powered e-bikes are permitted on the bike racks on the front of RTD buses, or onboard light rail and commuter rail trains.

Additional Route-Finding Tools:

Charge Your Bike Safely

Your e-bike has a lithium-ion battery. Please store and charge your battery safely - improper charging and storage cause a fire that is difficult to extinguish. The best way to avoid a fire is to prevent it with safe practices.  The same advice applies to any device powered by a lithium-ion battery, whether it’s a phone, tablet, or robotic vacuum cleaner. 

  • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging and storage.
  • Always use the manufacturer’s cord and power adapter made specifically for the bike.
  • Do not leave an electric bike unattended while it’s charging, and don’t leave it charging overnight.
  • There are also safe charging bags and boxes available where you can charge and store your battery in a fireproof location.
  • If a battery overheats or you notice an odor, a change in shape or color, leaking, or odd noises, stop using it immediately.
  • If the battery reacts in an alarming way, and it is safe to do so, move the device away from anything that can catch fire and call 911.
  • Keep batteries and devices at room temperature. Do not place them in direct sunlight.
  • Store batteries away from anything flammable.
  • If you have a problem with or have to replace your e-bike battery, contact the bike shop where you purchased your e-bike.  It’s important to replace a battery that is made for and certified for your bike.

More Battery Safety Tips

Recycle Your E-bike Battery Safely

If your e-bike battery no longer works, you can now safely dispose of your battery. Denver is requiring all participating bike shops to have a relationship with a battery recycler.

Fix-a-Flat Program

The city's e-bike rebate program has helped Denverites replace over 1 million car trips with e-bikes, but a flat tire can keep an e-bike off the road. Flat tires are common but fixing them on an e-bike can be costly. The Fix-a-Flat program helps e-bike users like you keep your bike in top shape. This program offers a one-time $50 credit towards the cost of repairing a flat tire on your e-bike.  

This program is available to individuals who have redeemed an income-qualified voucher from the e-bike rebate program. Follow these steps to apply to the Fix-a-Flat program:

  1. Access the program portal and fill out the required information, including the voucher number you received to purchase the e-bike.
  2. Submit your information and choose your preferred bike shop.
  3. Wait for a confirmation email that your application has been approved. Once approved, you can take your e-bike to the bike shop for repairs.

Please note the following tips before applying:

  • We will reimburse the amount if the repair is less than $50. You are not eligible for cash back or apply the difference toward other repairs.
  • If the repair is over $50, you are responsible for paying the difference.
  • No bike shops will apply the credit to repairs without approval. To get the credit, you must show proof of your accepted application.
  • You also need an appointment to visit any participating bike shop; walk-ins are not allowed.

Apply for Fix-a-Flat

Adaptive E-Bike Rebates

Denver offers rebates for adaptive e-bikes or e-trikes for people with disabilities who are unable to use a standard e-bike. Our adaptive e-bike rebates have two levels:

  • Standard adaptive e-bike rebates
  • Enhanced adaptive e-bike rebates.

Both rebates have their own application process separate from standard e-bike rebates. You do not need to wait until the release days to apply for an adaptive e-bike rebate. If you are interested in an Adaptive Rebate, please email EBikeRebates@denvergov.org for the application.

Standard Adaptive E-Bike Rebates

There is no income cap for an adaptive e-bike rebate. However, you will have to show your need for an adaptive e-bike to be eligible. 

In 2026, the rebate for standard adaptive e-bikes is $625. This can be combined with the State of Colorado's E-Bike Tax Credit, which is $225 in 2026, for a total discount of $900 on the purchase of your adaptive e-bike.

The $900 can cover only 80% of an e-bike's price, not including sales tax. For example, if your adaptive e-bike is $1,000, the voucher and tax credit will cover $800.

The standard adaptive rebate voucher can be redeemed for a three-wheeled e-bike at participating bike shops. Adaptive e-bikes are designed to meet individual and specialized needs for their specific riders. A two-wheeled e-bike does not qualify as an adaptive e-bike.

The adaptive e-bike must be fully assembled and not in a box. The bike shop may charge an assembly fee.

How to Show Eligibility for this Rebate
Proof of Residency:

To qualify for any of our e-bike rebates, you must live within the City and County of Denver and be 16 years of age or older. Proof of a physical Denver address is required. All documents presented must be dated within one year of application. Examples of proof of residency include:

  • Colorado Driver’s License or Colorado State ID card
  • Copy of current lease
  • Copy of current Xcel Energy Bill
Proof of Need

To qualify for the adaptive e-bike rebate program, you must have a disabling condition that significantly impairs your ability to ride a standard e-bike. Examples of such conditions include:

  • Use of a wheelchair, walker, or crutches
  • Reliance on an oxygen tank
  • Conditions impacting the ability to balance while standing, walking, or riding a bike
  • Conditions that render you unable to use and enjoy a standard e-bike. 

A two-wheeled e-bike does not qualify as an adaptive bike.  

Please note each adaptive application needs to have a Professional* verify in writing that they require an adaptive e-bike.

* "Professional" means a physician licensed to practice medicine or practicing medicine pursuant to section 12-36-106 (3) (i), C.R.S. (i) the performance by commissioned medical officers of the armed forces of the United States of America or of the United States public health service or of the United States veterans administration of their lawful duties in this state as such officers. A physician assistant licensed pursuant to section 12-36-107.4, C.R.S., a podiatrist licensed under article 32 of title 12, C.R.S., an advanced practice nurse registered pursuant to section 12-38-111.5, C.R.S., or a physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or advanced practice nurse authorized to practice professionally by another state that shares a common border with Colorado.

A Note About Adaptive e-bikes:

E-bikes are expensive and adaptive e-bikes tend to be even more expensive, typically ranging in price from $4,000 - $10,000. Unfortunately, even with the rebate for the adaptive e-bikes, you should expect to have potentially high out of pocket costs. If you have a disability but are still able to ride an e-bike, we recommend that you proceed through the standard rebate process.

Enhanced Adaptive E-Bike Rebates

If you are unable to use a standard e-bike or e-trike, you may be eligible for the enhanced adaptive e-bike voucher.

There is no income cap for the enhanced adaptive e-bike rebate. However, you will need to show your need for an adaptive e-bike to be eligible. 

In 2026, the rebate for enhanced adaptive e-bikes is $1,175. This can be combined with the State of Colorado's E-Bike Tax Credit, which is $225 in 2026, for a total discount of $1,400 on the purchase of your adaptive e-bike. The $1,400 can only cover 80% of the price of an e-bike, not including sales tax. 

You must redeem this rebate at any of the adaptive-specific participating bike shops:

Adaptive e-bikes are designed to meet the individual and specialized needs of their specific riders. A two-wheeled e-bike or a standard e-trike does not qualify as an enhanced adaptive e-bike. The adaptive e-bike must be fully assembled and not in a box. The bike shop may charge an assembly fee.

How to Show Eligibility for this Rebate

Proof of Residency:

To qualify for any of our e-bike rebates, you must live within the City and County of Denver and be 16 years of age or older. Proof of a physical Denver address is required. All documents presented must be dated within one year of application. Examples of proof of residency include:

  • Colorado Driver’s License or Colorado State ID card
  • Copy of current lease
  • Copy of current Xcel Energy Bill
Proof of Need

To qualify for the adaptive e-bike rebate program, you must have a disabling condition that significantly impairs your ability to ride a standard e-bike. Examples of such conditions include:

  • Use of a wheelchair, walker, or crutches
  • Reliance on an oxygen tank
  • Conditions impacting the ability to balance while standing, walking, or riding a bike
  • Conditions that render you unable to use and enjoy a standard e-bike. 

A two-wheeled e-bike does not qualify as an adaptive bike.  

Please note each adaptive application needs to have a Professional* verify in writing that they require an adaptive e-bike.

* "Professional" means a physician licensed to practice medicine or practicing medicine pursuant to section 12-36-106 (3) (i), C.R.S. (i) the performance by commissioned medical officers of the armed forces of the United States of America or of the United States public health service or of the United States veterans administration of their lawful duties in this state as such officers. A physician assistant licensed pursuant to section 12-36-107.4, C.R.S., a podiatrist licensed under article 32 of title 12, C.R.S., an advanced practice nurse registered pursuant to section 12-38-111.5, C.R.S., or a physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or advanced practice nurse authorized to practice professionally by another state that shares a common border with Colorado.

A Note About Adaptive e-bikes:

E-bikes are expensive and adaptive e-bikes tend to be even more expensive, typically ranging in price from $4,000 - $10,000. Unfortunately, even with the rebate for the adaptive e-bikes, you should expect to have potentially high out of pocket costs. If you have a disability but are still able to ride an e-bike, we recommend that you proceed through the standard rebate process.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

My voucher expired. Can I apply for another one?

Yes. If you have let your voucher expire, you are able to apply again in 2026. If you have let a voucher expire prior to 2026, it cannot be extended or re-issued.

If you need immediate transportation, did not get a voucher or do not want to own an e-bike. you may be eligible for discounted rides on shared bikes or scooters. Through Denver's Shared Bike and Scooter Program, both Bird and Lime provide needs-based reduced fare membership programs. To learn more about program and to see if you qualify visit the website below:

Denver's Shared Bike and Scooter Program

The e-bike I purchased with my voucher was stolen. Can I apply for another voucher to replace it?

Unfortunately, no. Once you have redeemed a voucher from Denver's e-bike rebate program, you cannot receive a second one. We recommend that you take a look at the State of Colorado e-bike tax credit program. This program lets you get $450 off the price of an e-bike at the time of purchase. 

Learn More

What kind of e-bike can I get?

The e-bike you purchase must meet our eligibility criteria:

  • All classes of e-bikes (per the State of Colorado's e-bike definition): 
    • Class 1: an electrical-assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
    • Class 2: an electrical-assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance regardless of whether the rider is pedaling but ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
    • Class 3: an electrical assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour.
  • The bike must have two or three wheels
  • The bike must have fully operable pedals
  • The electric motor must be 750 watts or fewer

Bikes that do not qualify for this program include:

  • Full-suspension mountain bikes
  • Bikes with gas-powered motors
  • Used bikes are not eligible to purchase with your voucher
  • E-moto bikes that are over 750 watts, do not have operable pedals, and can go over 28 mph.
    • These are not considered e-bikes in the State of Colorado and cannot be purchased with a voucher.

What kind of e-cargo bike can I get?

The e-cargo bike must meet all of the following criteria: 

  • E-cargo bicycles must have an extended frame designed to carry additional people or cargo. E-cargo bikes are designed to carry:
    • One or more passengers in addition to the rider OR 
    • Heavier or bulkier loads than a traditional bicycle can carry
  • The bike has an extended frame (long tail, long john, Bakfiet or box bike)
  • The bike's extended frame has a published cargo load carrying capacity of at least 100 lbs.

My e-bike cost less than my rebate amount. Can I get the extra amount of the rebate in cash?

No. The rebate will only cover up to 80% cost of the e-bike, but no more. If the voucher exceeds the e-bike’s retail price, you are still responsible for the sales tax. You are not eligible for cash back or apply the difference to purchase other items.

Can I get a mountain e-bike with my rebate?

No. Full-suspension mountain bikes are not covered by the e-bike rebate.

Can I get my e-bike from an online retailer?

No. To help ensure that residents have a place to get their e-bike repaired, we require that all participating bike shops have a brick and mortar location in the area that performs maintenance on the bikes they sell. You must visit a participating bike shop's brick and mortar location to use your rebate.

Can I get an e-bike conversion kit with my rebate?

No. The rebate can only be used to purchase complete e-bikes.

Can I combine my rebate with the State of Colorado e-bike tax credit?

Yes. If you receive the city's rebate voucher, you can now combine it with the State of Colorado's e-bike tax credit. You can save up to $900 off the sale of an e-bike. The $900 can only cover up to 80% of the sale price of an e-bike. For example, if the price of the e-bike is $1,000, the total amount the rebate will cover is $800, not including sales tax.

How are you measuring the impact of this program?

The biggest way we are collecting information is through surveys. Throughout the year, we ask our e-bike rebate recipients to participate in a user survey. The survey asks how you are using your e-bike and how often your bike is replacing car trips. Look for an email from us about the surveys. You can opt out at any time. 

You will also receive an invite to download the OpenPath app. We have partnered with the National Renewable Energy Lab to use this app to also look at transportation modes and trips. Data like this will help us look at future infrastructure investments like new bike lanes, safe storage areas, and safe charging opportunities.

How do I handle my e-bike battery safely?

If your e-bike battery no longer works, you can now safely dispose of your battery. Denver is requiring all participating bike shops to have a relationship with a battery recycler.

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