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Subsidy (E-Cargo Bikes)

  1. Abbreviated form of legal source(s)

    Cargo e-bikes directive

  2. Description of support scheme

    Since March 2021, the German government subsidises the purchase of electric cargo bikes.

  3. Amount

    25 % of the costs

  4. Addressees

    Companies, foundations, corporations (public and private), associations, freelancers and municipalities. The recipient of the grant is the applicant.

  5. Procedure

    The application is done through the BAFA. The application must be made before the commission to the producer. Only after receiving the confirmation of support, the cargo bike can be commissioned and acquired.

  6. Competent authority

    The BAFA processes the applications.

  7. Technologies

    Biofuels
    Electric vehicle

    The bike must have a payload of at least 120 kg.

    Hydrogen