Official State of Rhode Island website

Application

  • Terms and Conditions
  • Applicant Information
  • Income-Eligibility
  • E-Bike Information
  • Required Documents
  • Review
  • Complete

Please have these documents ready to upload when you fill out your application

Standard Rebate

  • Rhode Island driver’s license or RI State issued ID 
  • E-Bike sales receipt that includes the purchase date, purchase price, and proof that RI sales tax was applied during the transaction.  
  • Copy of the manufacturers or retail store document (or specification sheet) that includes the bike serial number, make and model.  
  • Complete and sign W-9 Form (attached to the application) 

Income-Qualified Rebate:

  • Rhode Island driver’s license or RI State issued ID 
  • E-Bike sales receipt that includes the purchase date, purchase price, and proof that RI sales tax was applied during the transaction.  
  • Copy of the manufacturers or retail store document (or specification sheet) that includes the bike serial number, make and model.  
  • Complete and sign W-9 Form (attached to the application) 
  • Proof of participation on a State or Federal Income-qualified program (this document must at least show: Applicant name; name of qualifying program; The government entity or the managed care organization that issued document and have an issue date within the last 12 months or a future expiration date beyond the date of the application submission)  OR
  • Complete and sign Self-Attestation form (attached to the application)
  • Standard Rebate: Rebate amount is limited to $350.00, or 30% of the final purchase price[4] of the electric bicycle, whichever is less. Limit of two rebates per household – program lifetime.
  • For Income-Qualified Rebate[5]: Rebate amount is limited to $750.00, or 75% of the final purchase price1 of the electric bicycle, whichever is less. Limit of two rebates per household – program lifetime.
  • Must be a Rhode Island resident and 18 years of age or older to apply for the rebate.[6]
  • Only valid on purchases of a new e-bike[7].
  • Eligible bicycles include electric bicycles that have an electric motor, a battery, and functional pedals.
  • Scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, Segways, and electric bicycle conversion kits are not eligible for this rebate.
  • Local Purchases: E-Bikes must be purchased from a local bike shop that specializes in the sale of bikes or e-bikes and is physically located in Rhode Island. 
  • Online Purchases: Online purchases are valid if the e-bike is bought directly from the website of a local Rhode Island bike shop that specializes in bikes or e-bikes and has a physical location in Rhode Island. Online purchases are also valid if purchased from the website of a third-party e-bike seller/manufacturer with a direct association or prior agreement with a local Rhode Island bike shop, with delivery to the associated Rhode Island bike shop for assembly and/or pickup. Simply purchasing an e-bike online and having it delivered to a local RI bike shop without a pre-existing agreement is not considered a valid purchase.
  • Retailer Restrictions: Purchases from “big box” retailers and other large retail chains (Walmart, REI, Target, etc.) do not qualify for this rebate, with an exception for retail chains founded in Rhode Island, such as Ocean State Job Lot.   
    • Promotion Exclusions: Purchases that do not result in a clear and full Rhode Island sales tax payment on the e-bike do not qualify for this rebate, including Ocean State Job Lot Crazy Deals®. 
  • Purchase date must be on or after program launch date, October 24, 2022. Rebates are not retroactive to past purchases.
  • Rebate recipients independently select and purchase their own devices and assume all liability.

OER reserves the right to modify or end this rebate program at any time. Funding is limited. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

 

[4] Purchase price does not include RI taxes, or shipping fees to the retail store.

[5] Applicants must show proof of participation in a State or Federal income-qualified program or submit a self-attestation form of income (for those who meet the income-eligibility requirements).

[6] RI Driver’s License, or RI-issued ID required.

[7] Must apply for the e-bike rebate within 180 days (6 months) of e-bike purchase date.