E-Bike Subsidies in Europe (2025): Complete Guide by Country

🌱 Introduction

Europe continues to encourage greener mobility, and 2025 brings a fresh wave of e-bike subsidies and tax incentives across the continent. Whether you’re commuting in Paris, cruising through Berlin, or exploring the sunny streets of Madrid, there’s probably a local or national grant to make your next e-bike more affordable.

At Fluence Bike, we’ve created this up-to-date guide so you can see exactly what support is available in your country or city — and how much you could save.

🇫🇷 France – National and Local Incentives

France has been one of the leaders in supporting electric mobility. The popular national Bonus Vélo scheme ended in February 2025, but if you purchased an e-bike before December 2, 2024, you might still be eligible for a subsidy of up to €400.

Local subsidies remain very strong:

• Paris & Île-de-France: Additional grants often between €400–€600.
• Corsica, Occitanie and others: Local programs offering top-ups or standalone incentives.
  Visit the official government site for full details.

🇩🇪 Germany – Focused on Business & Cargo Bikes

Germany doesn’t currently run a nationwide subsidy for private buyers.
However:

• BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control) offers generous grants for businesses, non-profits and municipalities purchasing electric cargo bikes — covering up to 25% of the cost, up to €3,500.
• Local city schemes: Cities like Stuttgart, Erlangen and Munich suburbs often provide personal e-bike subsidies ranging from €250–€900.

🇪🇸 Spain – Strong Regional Support

While there’s no central government subsidy for private e-bike buyers in 2025, many autonomous regions continue to offer direct aid:

• Madrid: Mueve Madrid 2025 and Cambia 360 schemes give up to 50% off the e-bike’s cost, maxing around €600.
• Galicia (eBici plan): Covers 50–70% of cost, up to €700.
• Other regions: Basque Country, Valencia, and Balearic Islands also run local incentive programs.

Check your local autonomous community website for current application windows.

🇧🇪 Belgium – Commuter Benefits & Local Grants

Belgium’s system focuses on sustainable commuting:

• Tax-free mileage reimbursement of about €0.35 per km (up to €3,500 annually).
• Cities like Brussels and Ghent also offer one-off subsidies of €50–€500 towards buying an e-bike.

🇦🇹 Austria – City-Level Support

• Vienna and Salzburg: Grants cover up to 30–50% of the purchase price of an electric cargo bike or trailer, with maximums often around €800–€1,000.
  Perfect for families and small businesses looking to switch to clean transport.

🇵🇹 Portugal – National and Local Help

• Up to €500 national subsidy available (limited to roughly 4,550 applicants).
• Some local municipalities like Azores and Castelo Branco offer additional grants between €250–€500.

🇮🇹 Italy – Regional Programs

Italy doesn’t have a nationwide subsidy, but regions like Friuli-Venezia Giulia offer direct aid of up to €300, covering about 30% of the e-bike’s cost.

⚡ Quick Comparison Table

✅ How to Apply

Application processes and deadlines differ:

• National subsidies often require proof of purchase and residence.
• Local schemes may need you to apply before or shortly after purchasing.
  Always check the official government or city website or ask your local Fluence Bike dealer — we’re here to help!

🌍 Conclusion

With e-bike incentives available across Europe, 2025 is the perfect year to invest in sustainable mobility.
At Fluence Bike, we believe every rider should benefit from these subsidies — making cleaner transport accessible and affordable.

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