Colorado e-bike Tax Incentives & Rebates

e-bike of Colorado is proud to join dozens of Colorado electric bike retailers in multiple rebate incenties for the purchase of an electric bike

Current Active Colorado ebike Rebates

Statewide $225 Tax Credit

As of January 1st, 2026, every Colorado resident will receive a $225 in-store credit towards the in-store purchase of any electric bicycle. Proof of Colorado residency and completion of the affidavit is required.

e-bike of Colorado $225 CO Resident Match

In addition to the State credit, e-bike of Colorado is offering a promotional match of $225 towards the purchase of a select electric bicycle, with qualifying activities. All bikes manufactured by brands on the list below will be eligible for this additional $225 credit. e-bike of Colorado holds the right to discontinue the $225 match promotion at any time.

All Bikes using either a BOSCH or SHIMANO motor system are eligible for an additional $225 Off

*Price with Colorado Resident Discount includes $225 CO state ebike tax credit + $225 e-bike of Colorado discount applied towards the purchase of electric bicycles powered by Bosch or Shimano motors. $225 CO state credit is available to every Colorado Resident once per calendar year. The $225 e-bike of Colorado rebate is available to Colorado residents once during the promotional period and is only valid for e-bikes professionally assembled by e-bike of Colorado (does not apply to unassembled bikes purchased in a box). Tax is calculated on sale price before $225 Colorado tax credit is applied. Please contact our store for more information.

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The $225 Colorado State tax credit is renewed every calendar year and will be applicable in Colorado until 2033.

Steps to use your rebate in store -

1) Ensure you have the correct documents

Utilizing the Colorado State Rebate requires have the following information:

  • Proof of Colorado residency (Can be a Colorado Driver License)
  • State Issued ID

2) Find your perfect e-bike

3) Fill out a DR-0514 Affidavit

https://tax.colorado.gov/DR0514

4) Provide our salesteam with all appropriate idenification

We will ask for adequate idenification, usually a US issued ID, and to record the physical affidavit form for our records.

5) Receive your rebate during your e-bike purchase

After all the required documents have been filed out and recorded idenification has been matched, our salesteam will discount your e-bike sale by up to $450 off the total price of the sale.

Colorado Income-Qualified e-bike Rebate

Starting August 2026 the State of Colorado now offers the income qualified electric bike rebate for all eligible Coloradans. This will take the form of an online registration and lottery based system in order to receive one of the limited number of select rebates.

Steps to Applying for the Income-Qualified Rebate:

  1. Create an account and register for a rebate through the online portal. You will need to provide basic personal information and answer questions about your eligibility.
  2. The Colorado Energy Office will randomly select registrants to receive a rebate and notify them via email.
  3. If selected for a rebate, upload your required proof of Colorado address and income eligibility documents within one week.
  4. Once approved, redeem your rebate at a participating retailer within sixty calendar days.
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  • Base Rebate Amount - ($1000)

    Upon selection for a rebate and submission of the appropriate paperwork, you will be awarded $1000 towards the purchase of a select e-bike in the form of an in-store credit code.

  • E-Cargo Incentive - ($300)

    An extra $300 credit is awarded in addition if the bike purchased is considered an e-cargo bike under the following conditions:

    • Be designed to carry one or more passengers in addition to the rider or designed to carry heavier or bulkier loads
    • Has an extended frame
    • The frame has a published cargo carrying capacity of at least 100 lbs.

  • Adaptive e-bike Incentive - ($300)

    An extra $300 credit is awarded in addition if the bike purchased is considered an adaptive bike under the following conditions:

    • Be a recumbent style e-bike
    • Be a standard e-bike that requires modifications

For more information about income qualifications, application windows and deadlines, and types of eligable e-bikes, please refer to the CEO website:

https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/ebike-rebates

Common e-bike Rebate FAQs

Does the income-qualified rebate stack with the $225 Tax rebate? 

Yes. According to the website “The State of Colorado also offers e-bike tax credit discounts of $225 per qualified e-bike purchase at a participating retailer. Residents may combine the state e-bike rebate with the state tax credit, provided the retailer is registered as a participating retailer for both programs.”

Could a customer stack the income-qualified rebate + cargo bike rebate bonus + $225 Tax Rebate?

Yes, but rebate recipients may not combine the state rebate with local incentives such as the Denver rebate program.

How does a rebate recipient receive the additional rebate for e-cargo or adaptive e bikes? 

We, the bike shop they are purchasing the bike from, would give a customer $1300 off an e-cargo bike, $1300 off an adaptive e-bike or $1000 off a standard e-bike. Customers receive the bonus if they choose one of those bikes, they do not need to preselect bike type as part of the application process. 

How does the application for the income-qualified rebate process work? 

  1. Individuals must register on the CEO e-bike website during application windows. 
  2. At the end of the registration period the system will randomly select a preset number of applicants to complete their application. 
  3. Applicants will have one week to complete their application by supplying documentation verifying their income qualification and that they are a resident of the State of Colorado.
  4. Complete applications will be reviewed, and rebates will be awarded to qualified applicants. 
  5. If an applicant does not complete their application within one week or is declined for not meeting the program's rules, they can try and register again in the future.

What e-bikes are eligible for the income-qualified rebate program?

Any class of e-bike per the State of Colorado e-bike definition:

All rebate eligible e-bikes must meet the following requirements, in addition to the adjacent e-bike type-specific requirements:

Must meet independent UL certification standards. The bike must be certified to UL 2849 or EN 15194, and features a UL certification logo. 

Must be a new e-bike.

Must have an electric motor that is 750 watts or less and must not be gasoline-powered motors are not eligible.

Must have two or three wheels and fully operable pedals.

May be any class of e-bike (per the State of Colorado e-bike definition). Includes an electrical assisted bicycle with a motor that provides assistance:

Class 1: only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 mph.

Class 2: regardless of whether the rider is pedaling but ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 mph.

Class 3: only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 mph.

The e-bike must meet the state's definition of an e-bike which, as of August 2025, does not include any vehicle designed with a mode (sometimes advertised as an "off-road" mode) exceeding the three class system or propelling the vehicles faster than 20 MPH with a throttle alone.

Is there a minimum/maximum cost for the bike to be eligible to use the income-qualified rebate? Is that the MSRP or listed (sale) price of the bike?

$5000 max cost for normal e-bike. No max cost for Cargo or Adaptive e-bikes

Can I use my rebate towards the purchase of an electric mountain bike (full suspension)?

The $225 Colorado Resident e-bike credit can be used towards the purchase of a full suspension electric mountain bike, however the income-qualified rebate cannot be used towards the purchase of this type of e-bike.

Can individuals receive the income-qualified rebate again if they already received it in the past?

No. According to the CEO Website “ Only one lifetime e-bike rebate is allowed per person” 

Is there an expiration date on the income-qualified rebate?

Yes, 60 days. If not used in this time period, the individual will lose the rebate voucher. 

How does the rebate “winner” prove they have received the rebate?

 The recipient will receive an email stating they received the rebate voucher.

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