The E-Mobility Rebate Scheme offers rebates to reduce the upfront cost of purchasing a new eligible e-bicycle or e-scooter, encouraging the uptake of safe e-mobility devices as a more active and sustainable mode of transport.
As part of Queensland's Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy 2022-2032, the Queensland Government has committed $2 million to the E-Mobility Rebate Scheme to provide Queensland residents with rebates to reduce the upfront cost of purchasing a new eligible e-bicycle or e-scooter.
The Scheme seeks to reduce transport emissions and promote the safer usage of e-mobility devices by encouraging the uptake of high-quality e-bicycles and e-scooters for active transport.
It is expected that the scheme will be popular, and funding will be exhausted quickly. Rebate funding is not guaranteed. Completed applications will be assessed at any stage of the application process and applications will be assessed in order of receipt.
If used safely and in compliance with the rules, e-scooters and e-bicycles offer significant environmental and social advantages by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, easing traffic congestion, promoting health, and improving the accessibility of transportation.
The Queensland Government’s nation leading safety rules for e-scooters and e-bicycles, combined with significant penalties and police enforcement, send a clear message to riders that unsafe and antisocial behaviours will not be tolerated.
Program information
Rebates available for e-mobility devices are:
- $500 per eligible e-bicycle (including cargo e-bicycles); or
- $200 per eligible e-scooter.
If the cost of the eligible device is below $500 (inclusive of GST) for an e-bicycle or below $200 for an e-scooter; the rebate amount received will be the cost of the device.
An applicant may only receive one rebate under the Scheme. Up to three individuals per household can apply for a rebate.
QRIDA is administering the Scheme on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for a rebate under the Scheme, you must:
- purchase your new eligible e-bicycle or e-scooter from a Queensland retailer or Australian online business on or after 23 September 2024;
- be a person aged 18 years or over; and
- be a Queensland resident.
You are not eligible for a rebate if you are:
- a business (including sole traders, companies, consortiums or organisations)
- a person under 18 years of age
- a non-Queensland resident
- an applicant who have previously received assistance under the Scheme.
What devices are eligible?
For an e-bicycle or e-scooter to be eligible for a rebate under the Scheme, the device must:
- be new (e.g. has not been used or sold prior to purchase)
- comply with the definition of either an e-bicycle or e-scooter (see Section 12: of the Guidelines);
- be limited, by software or hardware, to a maximum speed of 25km/h under motorised power;
- include a battery management system; and
- be supplied with a charger that has the regulatory compliance mark and is registered on the Electrical Equipment Safety System national database.
Under the Scheme, an e-scooter must:
- be designed for use by one person;
- have one wheel at the front, and one or two wheels at the back, or, one or two wheels at the front and one wheel at the back;
- be propelled by an electric motor that is not capable of operating when a device is going faster than 25km/h;
- be steered by handlebars;
- have a footboard supported by the wheels; and
- be no more than: 1,250mm in length, 700mm in width, 1,350mm in height and 60kg in mass (when not carrying a person or other load).
Under the Scheme, an e-bicycle must:
- be a power-assisted bicycle, that is:
- be fitted with one or more electric auxiliary motor/s with a maximum power output, or combined maximum power output of not more than 200 watts; and
- not be capable of travelling faster than:
- 6km/h when propelled only by the electric motor/s (no pedalling), or
- 25km/h while the motor/s are providing assistance (speeds in excess of 25km/h are only permitted under pedal power only), and
- not be fitted with an internal combustion engine; or
- be an electrically power-assisted cycle (EPAC) with a maximum continuous rated power of 250 watts, of which the output is:
- progressively reduced as the cycle’s travel speed increases above 6 km/h; and
- cut off, when:
- the cycle reaches a speed of 25 km/h; or
- the cyclist is not pedalling and the travel speed exceeds 6km/h
How to apply
To apply for a rebate under the Scheme, complete and submit your application and supporting information via QRIDA's online portal.
Applications remain open until available funding is exhausted. It is expected that funding will be exhausted quickly, rebate funding is not guaranteed at any stage of the application process.
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