Connecticut eBike Incentive Program

As part of Connecticut’s transportation electrification efforts, CSE administers the state’s eBike Incentive Program that provides point-of-sale rebates to residents who buy eligible electric bicycles.

With a budget of $1.5 million over three years, Connecticut’s Department of Energy & Environmental Protection launched its innovative electric bicycle program in June 2023, with administrative support from CSE. The goal of the program is to encourage residents to adopt eBikes as an eco-friendly and cost-effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, alleviating traffic congestion and promoting healthy lifestyles.

All Connecticut residents over the age of 18 can obtain a standard $500 voucher for a rebate from a participating Connecticut eBike retailer. Eligible residents can receive rebates up to $1,500 based on geographic and income qualifications.

“The first round of Connecticut’s eBike incentive program was incredibly popular with 6,000 applications submitted in less than 10 days. CSE’s assistance has been critical at every stage, from program design and processing applications to issuing payments and planning the program’s next round.”

Paul Farrell, Director, Bureau of Air Management Planning & Standards Division, Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection