An equity-focused instant rebate program designed to increase transportation options for City of Atlanta residents by providing affordable access to e-bikes
What is the Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program?
The program, the product of years of advocacy by Propel ATL will give $800,000 in rebates to people purchasing e-bikes. Three-quarters of those funds will be set aside for people earning 80% or less of the Atlanta region’s median household income. The program is a partnership of Propel ATL, The Atlanta Regional Commission, and the City of Atlanta and will launch June 16, 2024.
- Income-qualified residents are eligible to receive a $1,500 rebate for a standard e-bike and $2,000 for a cargo e-bike.
- Rebates for other residents are $500 for a standard e-bike and $1,000 for a cargo e-bike.
- Rebates are limited to one per resident and bikes must be purchased at a participating local bike shop.
- About 800 to 1,000 e-bikes are expected to be purchased through the rebate program.
Photos: Edison Bicycles
How do I enter the Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program lottery?
- Visit atlantaregional.org/ebikerebate to sign up for notifications about the next lottery round.
- Attend an E-Bike Expo to test ride a bike and find your perfect ride.
- Apply (first time applicants) or opt in (if you applied during the first round) for the lottery when the second round is announce.
What happens next:
- Rebate participants will be selected randomly. You will be notified of your status by email.
- If you are selected, you will be required to provide proof of identity, age, and residency, with additional documentation requirements for income-qualified applicants.
- Once your eligibility is confirmed, you will receive a rebate code to use at participating Atlanta bike shops. A list of shops is available on the website, as well as in your rebate code email. You will have 90 days to redeem the rebate. The rebate will be applied immediately on-site when you purchase your bike.
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How the Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program got its start
2022: Inspired by the success of cities like Denver and Boston, Propel ATL begins conversations with Atlanta city council members about the possibility of starting a program to foster e-bike affordability in Atlanta.
December 2022: Following months of advocacy by Propel ATL and its supporters, Atlanta City Council introduces legislation to launch an e-bike rebate program for Atlanta residents. A working group, which includes Propel ATL and other organizations, forms to make recommendations based on lessons learned in other cities.
October 2023: City Councilmember Matt Westmoreland introduces a resolution calling for a $1 million city of Atlanta pilot e-bike rebate program to be managed by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). Propel ATL will lead outreach, engagement, and education. The program will prioritize equity by dedicating a majority of rebates to low-income households and by providing an upfront “point-of-sale” rebate.
January 2024: Atlanta City Council approves the e-bike rebate program.
June 16, 2024: The program launches!