La Roche-sur-Yon: assistance for the purchase of electric bicycles extended in the urban area

Since 2018, in the agglomeration of La Roche-sur-Yon, there has been a device that allows individuals to‘be subsidized when purchasing an electric bike.

All residents of the territory can benefit from it.

Tuesday June 25, 2024, the elected representatives of the Greater Lyon area voted an expansion of these aid measuresto take into account “significant inflation in bicycle costs”explained Malik Abdallah, elected in charge of mobility.

For a bike up to €1,800

From now on, the eligibility ceiling for new electrically assisted bicycles for the system is increased from €1,500 to €1,800.

The flat-rate aid for individuals is 100 €increased by €200 for employees of structures that are members of the Inter-company Travel Plan (PDIE).

On the other hand, if the bike you are targeting exceeds €1,800, you will not be eligible for this financial assistance.

Also for used bikes

The elected officials also decided toopen the system to second-hand electric bikes.

“The second-hand VAE market has exploded,” notes Malik Abdallah.

For a bike of 1 200 € maximumindividuals who request it can be subsidized up to 50 € (or €100 for employees whose company is a member of the PDIE).

The device also opens to second-hand adapted, cargo or longtail bikes.

“The subsidy is then set at 20% of the purchase price including tax of the bicycle, up to a limit of €200 for a used bicycle. »

Finally, the Agglo opens the system to bicycle electrification kits.

The fixed aid is €50 for a kitwhich must be installed by a local partner bicycle retailer.

According to the community, these subsidies have helped spark a craze for cycling.

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