Innovative E-Bicycle Rebate Program Underway in Atlanta

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Regional Commission, Propel ATL and the City of Atlanta have partnered to develop an innovative program to reduce traffic and increase electric bicycle use throughout the region. City of Atlanta residents 18 years or older may apply for a rebate on a purchase of standard or cargo e-bike sold at local bicycle shops, including ElectroBike Georgia. www.electrobikega.com

“This is an outstanding program to encourage people to get out of their cars and discover the fun and convenience of an e-bike,” said Eric Hunger, owner of ElectroBike Georgia. “The first round of rebates has been distributed, so we are welcoming customers eager to see what all the e-bike buzz is about. We expect additional rounds of rebates to follow.”

“I hope other communities will see what Atlanta is doing and launch e-bike rebate programs of their own,” said Bruce Riggs, CEO of California-based Monday Motorbikes. “Atlanta is ideally positioned for a program of this kind since the Beltline provides a scenic, car-free means of moving through the city, and more and more bicycle lanes are being added to roads. Monday Motorbikes offers a variety of e-bikes at ElectroBike Georgia, from affordable commuter bikes, folding bikes, and fully electric mountain bikes to manage trails from the Atlanta Beltline to Jekyll Island. With the rebates, it’s never been a better time to incorporate e-bike travel into your recreational life or daily commute.” www.mondaymotorbikes.com

ElectroBike Georgia is located along the Beltline at 151 Sampson Street, in the landmark Atlanta Bicycle Barn structure. The shop offers e-bike rentals, sales and service, and is one of only a few e-bike shops located directly on the Beltline. In addition to Monday Motorbikes, ElectroBike Georgia sells over 20 e-bike models from leading brands for riders of all ages and experience levels, as well as accessories. Nearly all electric bicycles feature a rechargeable, Lithium-ion battery, which powers a quiet electric motor. E-bikes can be operated as traditional bicycles, but with the flip of a switch, the rider can turn on the pedal assist feature or operate a throttle for an effortless ride. This versatility makes e-bikes an affordable transportation solution, as well as an enjoyable recreational option for people of all ages.

“Atlanta is known for its heat, hills and traffic,” said Hunger. “We can’t do much about the hot weather, but an e-bike is a great solution to vehicle congestion and traversing our many hills.”

The Atlanta e-bike rebates range from $500 to $2,000, based on the applicants’ income and type of e-bike requested. City officials say there may be additional rebates offered, depending on available funding.

https://atlantaregional.org/what-we-do/mobility-services/atlanta-e-bike-rebate-program/