Queensland government offering rebates for e-scooter and e-bicycle purchases

The Queensland government is offering rebates for e-scooter and e-bicycle purchases as part of a new $1 million scheme to make e-mobility devices more affordable by reducing upfront costs for Queenslanders.

Queenslanders are able to access a rebate of $500 for eligible e-bicycles and $200 for eligible e-scooters.

The rebate program begins on Monday 23 September 2024, ahead of next month's state election.

The government has committed $1 million towards the scheme, which will assist with the purchase of thousands of devices — although funding is expected to be quickly exhausted. Rebate funding is not guaranteed. Completed applications will be assessed in order of receipt.

Eligibility criteria

• Only devices purchased from Monday 23 September 2024 will be eligible for the rebate.
• You must purchase your eligible e-bicycle or e-scooter either in person at a retail store or online from an eligible business (a retail business located in Queensland or an Australian online business operating under an active ABN).
• You must be over 18 years of age.
• You must be a Queensland resident.

Eligible Devices

To be eligible, an e-scooter must:

• Be designed for use by one person.
• Have one wheel at the front and one or 2 wheels at the back or: one or two wheels at the front and one wheel at the back.
• Be propelled by an electric scooter motor that is not capable of operating when the device is going faster than 25km/h.
• Be steered by handlebars.

For e-bikes, they cannot be fitted with an internal combustion engine, and they cannot travel faster than 6kph when propelled only by the electric motor.

View EcoMotion's range of e-scooters and e-bikes HERE.