Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announces that the Connecticut E-bike rebate program has launched! To support the deployment of electric bikes (e-bikes) in CT, DEEP is providing rebates for e-bikes up to $500 (Voucher) and providing an additional $1000 rebate (Voucher+) if you live in an environmental justice community, are enrolled in public assistance programs, OR have an income 300% below the Federal Poverty level.  This means Bridgeport residents are entitled to a voucher/rebate up to $1500 towards the purchase of a NEW e-bike

Important to know:

• You MUST apply and get approved before purchasing your e-bike
• All Bridgeport residents over 18 are eligible to apply
• Your e-bike must be on the approved e-bike list and have a MSRP lower than $3,000
• Vouchers MUST be used within 90 days and at a participating e-bike retailer location

Steps to apply:

What you will need: Drivers license, CT Non-driver ID, or Utility bill within last three months (Proof of residency), documentation or membership card showing enrollment in public assistance programs within the past 12 months.

• Apply through this link, as soon as possible. Click “Get Started”
• When asked if you would like to apply for a Voucher+, select yes, and click the assistance program or select EJ community
  • *If you select a public assistance program you will need to upload documentation
  • **The City of Bridgeport is an environmental justice community so all residents fall under that eligibility criteria
• Read the program terms and conditions and click accept
• Now fill in your personal information, if you do not have a current driver’s license, select that option. If you have a CT Non-driver ID, enter the number, if not leave blank and you will be asked to provide a utility bill (within the last three months)
• Next upload a photo copy of your document showing proof of residency
• Your application will then be automatically submitted
• Review of applications will begin on June 28^th, and Voucher+ applicants will be given first priority

Directions to shop:

The closest e-bike retailer is in New Haven, at 845 Chapel Street, the shop can be reached by taking the train from Downtown Bridgeport train station to the New Haven train station, and then walking (13 minutes) to 845 Chapel Street or by taking the 268, 271, or 272 bus to the shop (about 10 minutes)

For more information, please visit the Sustainability Office’s page on the City of Bridgeport website.