Everything You Need to Know About E-bikes in Vermont

E-bikes are an excellent way to make biking a part of daily life, and are a viable option to replace car 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!

E-bike Promotions & Resources

Learn how to care for your e-bike's battery. This is especially important as we enter the winter months!

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!

Rebates

• Vermont State Incentive
  • See Drive Electric Vermont's State Incentive's page for full program details, eligibility, and how to apply
• Burlington Electric Department
  • Up to a $600 rebate when you purchase an e-bike or conversion kit at local and online retailers, or up to $850 for income-qualified customers
• Green Mountain Power
  • $200 rebate when you purchase an e-bike or conversion kit for transportation purposes
• Stowe Electric Department
  • $150 rebate on qualifying Class 1 e-bikes
• Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • $100 rebate when you purchase an e-bike or conversion kit

E-bike Lending Libraries

Checking out an e-bike from an E-bike Lending Library is a great way to see how an e-bike could work for you. Find an e-bike lending library below.

• Montpelier E-bike Lending Library
• Springfield E-bike Lending Library
• Middlebury E-bike Lending Library
• Rutland E-bike Lending Library
• Brattleboro E-bike Lending Library
• Upper Valley E-bike Lending Library
• Saint Albans E-bike Lending Library

Vermont E-bike Regulations

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

Find more information about e-bike safety here.