Mettmann district promotes e-cargo bikes: grants of up to 1,000 euros!

Mettmann district promotes e-cargo bikes: grants of up to 1,000 euros!

A pleasant offer for all Cologne residents: The Mettmann district has been supporting the purchase of electric cargo bikes for private individuals since the beginning of 2024. Around 100 applications have already been approved and funding is still available. This enables environmentally friendly mobility to be achieved at a low price. But be careful - the funding program expires at the end of 2023, and applications will be processed in the order they are received supertipp online reported.

This is a great opportunity for Cologne residents who want to do their part to reduce the climate-damaging effects of private transport. The funding amounts to up to 25% of the purchase costs, but a maximum of 1,000 euros per bicycle. All citizens with their primary residence in the Mettmann district are eligible to apply, and the conditions for the supported models are clearly defined: They must be mass-produced e-cargo bikes with a payload of at least 50 kg or a payload of at least 150 kg.

What must be taken into account when applying?

Applications can be submitted online on the Mettmann district website. It is important to submit an estimate and unfortunately vehicles purchased before receipt of the approval notice are not eligible for funding. A detailed overview of the funding conditions can be found in the funding guidelines on the website. There is also a list of local bike dealers offering e-cargo bikes, so buyers know exactly where to buy them.

But there is also support for e-cargo bikes at the national level. Loud BAFA These are intended for bicycle-based freight transport in industry, commerce, commerce and services. The e-cargo bikes that are funded must meet certain requirements: They should have a higher volume and a permissible total weight of at least 170 kg.

The electric drive support must not exceed 250 watts. When you reach 25 km/h or stop pedaling, the support must be interrupted. However, e-cargo bikes are not eligible for private use such as shopping or commuting to work Mobility Forum determines.

A look into the future

The programs initiated at local and national levels are sending a clear signal: environmental protection and innovative mobility are topics that are increasingly coming into focus. So if you want to make your everyday life more environmentally conscious, you now have the chance to benefit from these financial incentives. This shows that the path to a sustainable future is not only feasible, but can also be made attractive.

For further information on how to apply and the funding conditions, we recommend that you visit the websites of the respective bodies and do your research before applying. After all, every euro invested in environmentally friendly mobility can make a difference!