Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive Fund for Purchasing Bicycles and Ebikes in Portugal

Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive for Purchasing Bicycles and Ebikes in Portugal

Launched by the Environmental Fund in 2017, this incentive promotes the adoption of 100% electric vehicles and now supports replacing polluting fleets to improve road safety, environmental quality, and fleet modernization.

A €10 million budget has been allocated for four areas:

1 - Passenger Vehicles

2 - Urban Logistics

3 - Active Mobility

4- EV Charging Stations

Notice No. 22989/2024/2, published on October 17, 2024, outlines the rules and requirements.

Find out how to benefit from bicycle and Ebike specific funds right here!

Table of Contents

• 1. Urban Logistics:
• 2. Active Mobility:
  • Electric Bicycles
  • Conventional Bicycles
• Which models are eligible?
  • CARGO BICYCLES
  • ELECTRIC CITY BICYCLES
  • CONVENTIONAL CITY BICYCLES
• How to Apply for the Incentive?
• Required Documents
  • For the Applicant:
  • For the Bicycles:

1. Urban Logistics:

Cargo Bicycles (100% electric and conventional)

- Support: 50% of the retail price (including VAT), up to €1,000 for conventional bicycles and up to €1,500 for electric bicycles.

- Rules: 300 incentives available, maximum of 1 application per individual (4 for businesses).

2. Active Mobility:

Electric Bicycles

- Support: 50% of the retail price (including VAT), up to €500.

- Rules: 4,550 incentives available, maximum of 1 application per individual (4 for businesses).

Conventional Bicycles

- Support: 50% of the retail price (including VAT), up to €150.

- Rules: 1,000 incentives available, maximum of 1 application per individual (4 for businesses).

Which models are eligible?

CARGO BICYCLES

Defined as any first purchase cargo bicycle, with or without electric assistance, specifically designed by the manufacturer to transport passengers or bulky objects, or trailers intended for this purpose. The first purchase must have been made in the applicant’s name after January 1, 2024.

- The support covers 50% of the retail price (including VAT), up to €1,500.

- Example: A Cargo Bike with a retail price of €2,499 will receive a support of €1,249, meaning the final cost will be €1,250.

ELECTRIC CITY BICYCLES

Refers to any first purchase electric-assist bicycle designed for urban use. Bicycles intended for sports use, such as cross-country or mountain circuits, as well as scooters or other types of velocipedes, are not included. The first purchase must have been made in the applicant’s name after January 1, 2024.

- The support covers 50% of the purchase price (including VAT), up to a maximum of €500.

- Example: An Electric City Bike, with a retail price of €999, will receive a support of €499, making the final cost €499.

CONVENTIONAL CITY BICYCLES

Refers to a first purchase conventional, non-electric bicycle designed for urban use. It does not include bicycles intended for sports use (e.g., cross-country or mountain circuits), scooters, or other types of velocipedes. The first purchase must have been made in the applicant’s name after January 1, 2024.

- The support covers 50% of the retail price (including VAT), up to €150.

- Example: A Conventional City Bicycle, with a retail price of €359, will receive a support of €150, making the final cost €209.

How to Apply for the Incentive?

Applying is quick and easy everything can be done online! Note that Only vehicles purchased from January 1, 2024, are eligible.

1) Visit the Environmental Fund website [here].

2) Applications are processed by submission date and time.

3) Once submitted, applications await validation—you’ll receive an email once reviewed.

4) Review all information, regulations, and FAQs before applying, as the process cannot be resumed once started.

Required Documents

For the Applicant:

1) Identification: Name, Tax ID, Social Security Number, Citizen Card/ID.

2) For companies: Legal entity identification, business registration certificate, and authorized representatives' ID.

3) Tax and Social Security clearance certificates (or authorization for online verification).

4) IBAN (bank account details).

For the Bicycles:

5) Seller’s declaration (on the invoice, receipt, or attached document) confirming the vehicle is for urban use or cargo transport.

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