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Colorado’s $1,000 e-bike rebate is in a live registration window
Income-qualified residents can register for a point-of-sale rebate. The window cited on the program page includes Aug 24–31, 2026. A separate $225 tax-credit discount is open to any resident.
The rebate
Official table from the Colorado Energy Office:
- Base $1,000
- Plus $300 for e-cargo
- Plus $300 for adaptive
- One lifetime rebate per person
- Not retroactive. Buy from a participating retailer after selection.
Eligible e-bikes must meet independent UL certification standards. The bike must be certified to UL 2849 or EN 15194, and feature a UL certification logo. Motor 750 W or less. Class 1–3 only (no advertised off-road mode above the three-class system; no throttle-only above 20 mph). Standard e-bike maximum purchase price $5,000. Full-suspension mountain e-bikes are not eligible.
Primary source: energyoffice.colorado.gov/ebike-rebates.
The $225 tax-credit discount
Separate program: $225 upfront discount at participating retailers, one per calendar year per resident. Can be stacked with the rebate if the retailer is in both programs. Same UL 2849 or EN 15194 requirement, 750 W or less, Class 1–3 definition as of August 2025.
Primary source: energyoffice.colorado.gov/ebike-tax-credit.
No federal credit. Do not expect an IRS consumer e-bike tax credit. As of this writing there is no enacted federal credit we can attach to an IRS.gov or Congress.gov page. State programs are the ones that pay.
Bikes we currently list that mention UL 2849 on the brand page: Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQ, Turbo Creo 2 Comp, and Aventon Level 3 Step-Through. See the e-bike buyer guide.