Premium Electric Bike Conversion: What You Need To Know?

The Bicycle Conversion Bonus, passed by decree in July 2021, allows you to receive financial assistance in the event that an old gasoline or diesel vehicle is scrapped. We will explain to you!

When was the bike conversion bonus realized?

The E-Bike Conversion Award, approved by the National Assembly in early April 2021, was officially introduced by Decree 2021-977. The latter was published on July 25 in the Official Gazette.

Which cars are eligible for the conversion bonus?

As with the device currently used in cars, the bike conversion surcharge will depend on the write-off of an old gasoline or diesel vehicle.

In practice, a vehicle's eligibility for a scrappage bonus depends on the date it was first put into service:

• For petrol car, admission to circulation must be before 2006.
• For diesel car the date of first commissioning must be before 2011.

Mark : The vehicle must be owned by the beneficiary at least one year before the date of the request for the distribution of the premium.

Which bikes are eligible for the bike conversion bonus?

Mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, folding bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes, etc. All electric bikes are eligible for a bike conversion surcharge.

How much is the bike conversion supplement?

Without change depending on the taxable income of the applicant, the amount of the conversion surcharge is 40% of the purchase price, but not more than 1 euro.

Is it possible to combine the conversion bonus with other help?

Yes, the e-bike conversion surcharge is a stand-alone device. It can be combined with a €200 national bonus (depending on eligibility) and various allowances provided by local authorities.

How do I get a bike refit bonus?

Like the system offered for cars, the Electric Bike Conversion Bonus is administered by the Service and Payment Agency (ASP), which also distributes the bonus. Detailed procedures will be announced later.