E-Bike Rebate Program

• The rebate is for $1,800 towards the purchase of one e-bike, and safety equipment such as lights, a helmet, and bike lock.
• If the e-bike is less than $1,800, the remainder of the rebate cannot be redeemed for cash.

• This program is funded by a generous E-Mobility Grant from Pacific Power. These grants are available for communities to allow them to create sustainable, innovative mobility options. Commute Options with the City of Bend were awarded these grant funds in 2025.

• There is no restriction on the class of e-bikes, though recipients are encouraged to research different e-bike models, and speak with participating retailers to be best matched with an e-bike that meets their needs.

• Complete application (released in Summer 2025)
• ID (drivers license, passport, or other government ID)
• Copy of your Pacific Power bill
• Completion of Commute Options' E-Bike Safety Course. 

• Rebates can be redeemed at participating local e-bike retailers listed below:
  • Bend Electric Bike Shop (869 NW Wall St. #104 Bend, OR 97703) WEBSITE
  • BendR Cyclery/Ride2You Bike Shop (20784 Carmen Loop Suite 130 Bend, OR 97702) WEBSITE
• Once you determine where you would like to purchase your bike, and which you would like to purchase,
  you will contact Commute Options and we will pay the money to the participating e-bike retailer.
  We will provide instruction on how to redeem your instant rebate at that time.

• Like any vehicle (bicycle, car, etc), operating an e-bike comes with risks, and it is important that users comply with all road regulations and use proper equipment. Upon qualifying for this program, instant rebate recipients are required to complete an e-bike safety course before purchase. E-bikes cannot be operated by people under the age of 16 per Oregon State law.

• Recipients agree to not sell their bike for up to 2 years after receiving the voucher.

• During this pilot program, 70 qualified applicants will receive an e-bike rebate. Applications are taken on a rolling basis, and are placed into a lottery. If you application is chosen from the lottery, and you qualify based on the above, you will be contacted with instructions on how to redeem your rebate. If your application is not chosen, it will be held for future lottery drawings.

• We understand that e-bikes are expensive, and an investment. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns, and to be directed to additional budgeting resources.

• Anyone over the age of 16 is legally allowed to operate an e-bike. Instant rebate recipients are not to let anyone under the age of 16 operate their e-bike per Oregon State law.
• E-bikes provide ease and access to users 16 and up, and incentivize people to be active, and reduce car usage.

Picking up and dropping off application locations:

• Commute Options Office Tuesday’s 10-5pm (50 SW Bond St. Suite 4 Bend, OR 97702) WEBSITE
• Bend Electric Bike Shop (869 NW Wall St. #104 Bend, OR 97703)  WEBSITE
• BendR Cyclery/Ride2You Bike Shop (20784 Carmen Loop Suite 130 Bend, OR 97702)  WEBSITE