Everything You Need to Know About E-bikes in Vermont

E-bikes are an excellent way to significantly increase your ability to make biking a part of daily life, and are a viable option to replace some car trips with bike trips. The battery-powered motor provides just the right amount of help, and addresses several bike-related transportation barriers such as trip distance, disabilities, hills, cargo and child carrying, and more!

Thanks to partners at municipal, regional, and state levels, Local Motion provides programs and resources to spread the word about these benefits and support e-bike use in Vermont.

E-bike Promotions & Resources

• VBike’s Free E-bike Consultations for Everyone!
  • If you’re interested in an e-bike but are not sure which one is right for you, sign up for a free e-bike consultation with VBike!
• Burlington Electric Department
  • $200 rebate when you purchase an e-bike or conversion kit.
• Green Mountain Power
  • $200 rebate when you purchase an e-bike or conversion kit (through 12/31/22).
• Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • $100 rebate when you purchase an e-bike or conversion kit (through 12/31/22).
• Washington Electric Coop
  • $200 rebate when you purchase a new e-bike (through 12/31/22).
• Stowe Electric Department
  • $200 rebate when you purchase a Class 1 e-bike.
• Low-interest Loans for E-bikes From Vermont State Employees Credit Union
  • VSECU offers low-interest loans that can be applied to e-bike purchases.
• Low/No-interest Loans for E-bikes From Opportunities Credit Union
  • OCU is partnering with Old Spokes Home to provide E-Bikes at low rates to Vermonters. 

Vermont E-bike Regulations

Vermont defines “e-bikes” using a  three-tiered e-bike classification system. 

E-bikes in Vermont

X Are not considered motor vehicles

X Are not subject to registration, inspection, title, license, or financial requirements

✔ Must have fully operable pedals

✔ Are governed as bicycles under VT law (follow same rules of the road)

✔ Operators are considered vulnerable users

Regulation information is sourced from the website of the Legislature of the State of Vermont.

E-Bike Lending Libraries

Looking to try out an e-bike? See where you can find a lending library near you!