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The City of Tampa Spring 2024 eBike Voucher Program is HERE!

City of Tampa Residents can now get up to $3000 off the purchase of a Class 1, Class 2, eCargo & Adaptive eBikes!

The Summer 2024 Application Window Opens August 16th at 8am!

Visit our Tampa location to test ride our eBikes and gather all the necessary documentation. Get ahead of the crowd and ensure you’re ready to apply as soon as the window opens!

Cost Savings

Get ready to pedal your way into eco-friendly and wallet-happy territory! Switching to an eBike can help you save a sweet stack of cash – around $1000 a year! And if reducing your carbon footprint is important to you (it should be!), you’ll be stoked to know that eBikes emit up to 85% less CO2 than cars. So why not ditch the car keys and opt for a cool and cost-effective eBike instead? Your bank account (and the planet) will thank you!

Is your residence located within the City of Tampa limits?

An interactive boundary map can be viewed here: https://apps.tampagov.net/mygovtsvcs_webapp/

The Voucher Program

How it works

Step #1
Visit Tampa Bay eBikes to
choose your eBike!

Once you have identified the eBike you would like, we will provide you with a signed purchase quote.

You will be required to upload the signed purchase quote as well as a signed copy of the “Applicant Conditions Form” as part of your application.

Make sure you sign and upload ALL pages of the Conditions form into your application, otherwise your application will be denied.

Step #2
Apply for your eBike voucher
online or in person

What you need:

1.) Signed Copy of the Purchase Quote.

2.) Signed copy of the Applicant Conditions Form.

The application window will open at 8am on Friday August 16th and close at 5pm on Friday August 30th.

eBike Eligibility

The following are the only types of eBikes covered under the City of Tampa eBike Voucher Program:
- Class I eBikes
  - eBikes that use a battery and electric motor to provide assistance at up to 20 MPH when the rider is pedaling (pedal assist).
- Class II eBikes
  - eBikes with an electric motor that provides assistance at up to 20 MPH when the rider is pedaling, just like a Class I eBike or, a throttle, which can go up to 20 MPH without the rider pedaling.
- Class I & Class II eCargo Bikes
  - eBikes with an electric motor provides assistance at up to 20 MPH when the rider is pedaling, or with a throttle, which can go up to 20 MPH without the rider pedaling. These types of eBikes are typically larger in size and have stronger motors and frames for capacity to transport things like other passengers or groceries.
- Adaptive eBikes
  - eBikes that offer adaptive assistance to individuals with certain needs. Examples include three-wheeled ebikes, pedal modification, bucket seats, etc.
Vouchers awarded as part of this program WILL NOT cover the purchase of any Class III eBike, electric mountain bike, or eBike conversion kit.

Voucher recipients will be chosen through a lottery process for the eBike Voucher type applied for.

The allotted number of vouchers can be seen below:

Standard Vouchers ($1,000) – 30
Low Income-Qualified Vouchers ($2,000) – 45
Very Low Income-Qualified Vouchers ($3,000) – 55

Applicant
Selection Process

Redeeming Your eBike Voucher:

Check your email for the voucher after being selected through the lottery process.
Remember that you have 60 days from the voucher’s issue date to redeem it. The expiration date is mentioned on the voucher.
Visit Tampa Bay eBikes with the approved voucher from your email.
Tampa Bay eBikes will verify your voucher using the email from the City program representative.
Present your ID for scanning at Tampa Bay eBikes.
Use the voucher to purchase the specified eBike. The full value of the voucher will be applied.
Keep in mind that any unused voucher value will be forfeited.