What cycling subsidies are available in France? 🇫🇷

It cannot be repeated enough, the Cycling must become the mobility of tomorrow.. For the health and well-being of all, for our dear planet.

And to achieve this, a helping hand is needed. The good news? Everything isn't perfect, we would obviously like it to be more, but the government has put in place numerous support measures.

On this page, run a live simulation to find out what assistance you are eligible for. Teaser, there's something for everyone.

What financial assistance is available for motorizing a bicycle?

It depends on the cities, regions, and local authorities. Indeed, there is a national cycling policy on the one hand, and local policies on the other. In some cases, it is possible to benefit from both forms of assistance simultaneously.

Some examples of cities where motorizing a bicycle is eligible 👇

• Bordeaux (up to €100)
• Strasbourg (up to €150)
• Courbevoie (up to €300)
• Paris (up to €400)
• Toulon (up to €150)

Trick 💡: To save money, you can also buy a regular bicycle (taking advantage of the subsidy) and then add a kit to electrify it. This can reduce costs by several hundred euros.

Discover the benefits you are eligible for

A closer look at the types of assistance offered

The systems can support different types of purchases. 👇

• Buying a simple mechanical bicycle
• Buying an electric bike
• Buying an electric cargo bike
• Buying a bicycle folding
• Buying a bicycle folding electric
• Conversion bonus
• Sustainable Mobility Package (FMB)
• Motorizing a classic bicycle 🎉

The details provided by the simulator

This simulator is a little gem. You'll find all the necessary elements to help you decide which bike to buy.

• Local aid (put in place by the municipality)

• Conditions for receiving the ecological bonus

• The list of supporting documents you will need to provide to complete the grant application (purchase invoice, proof of address, proof of income, bicycle homologation certificate, bank details, etc...).

• Your city's classification as a Low Emission Zone (LEZ): It's a regulation Implemented thanks to the 2021 climate law, it must be applied by December 31, 2024, to all cities with more than 150,000 inhabitants. In concrete terms, what does this mean for you? The implementation of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ). activates another device: there conversion bonus. For buying an electric bike and scrapping an old diesel or petrol vehicle at the same time, You have an additional premium. This one is identical to the aid paid by the local authority, (and up to a limit of €1,000).

• A barometer (created by the FUB) on the cyclists' experience in terms daily commutes in the city in question. This rating scale ranges from A+ (the best rating) to G (the worst rating).

Our bonus tip for saving money

We recently shared our tips for find an affordable electric bike (used bicycles, short-term rental or leasing bicycles, etc...). It is also possible to opt for bicycle conversion (from a classic bicycle to an electric bicycle, froma classic bicycle versus an electric cargo bike).

An electric bike costs on average around €2,000 in France. It can therefore be very advantageous to buy a regular bicycle (taking advantage of available subsidies). The bike is much more affordable, and you also benefit from financial assistance. All you have to do is convert it to electric with a conversion kit.

You'll leave with a bike that performs just as well as a new e-bike, but having made significant savings.