Today, there are many purchase incentives schemes for cycling across Europe offered by national, regional and local authorities to make cycling more accessible for everyone. Given the higher initial acquisition costs, these incentives can make a decisive difference, especially when it comes to electric bikes and/or cargo bikes.
With the kind support of delivery company Wolt, ECF has mapped these schemes in a handy online tool that provides information about the size of the subsidy, the type of bicycle that can be financed, and the eligible target groups. The tool gives an overview of cycling incentives at the national, regional and local level and is aimed at a wide range of stakeholders, for example:
- Businesses: If you represent a cycling business, it can help you identify market opportunities around Europe in countries, regions or cities where incentives and purchase premiums exist.
- Public entities: By presenting best practices, it can inspire public administrations and decisionmakers to introduce schemes in their area.
- Cyclists: It informs cyclists about available incentives, and cycling advocates about schemes already implemented elsewhere around Europe to strengthen their advocacy efforts.
For more detailed case studies on specific schemes, check our policy brief.
If you have any questions, please contact Holger Haubold: [email protected]
