Parts of California · Instant discount
Ava Bike Electric
Run by Ava Community Energy, with APTIM
Alameda County residents and Ava customers in San Joaquin County can win an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike in a monthly drawing; CARE, FERA and EAP households get the higher amounts plus $250 for safety gear.
Amounts
How much you get
Instant rebate at a participating bike shop: standard e-bike $400 ($1,000 income-qualified); cargo or adaptive e-bike $900 ($1,500 income-qualified); income-qualified participants also get $250 for a helmet, lock and lights. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Standard e-bike | $400 |
| Standard e-bike (income-qualified) | $1,000 |
| Cargo or adaptive e-bike | $900 |
| Cargo or adaptive e-bike (income-qualified) | $1,500 |
| Safety equipment (income-qualified) | $250 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Any Alameda County resident (including unhoused residents), or an Ava residential customer in San Joaquin County (Tracy, Stockton, Lathrop, unincorporated areas).
18 or older, with photo ID and proof of address at redemption.
The higher income-qualified amounts are for households enrolled in PG&E's CARE or FERA, or Alameda Municipal Power's Energy Assistance Program.
What to doApply for CARE or FERA with PG&E, or EAP with Alameda Municipal Power.
One rebate per person, at most two per household.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Ava plans drawings through September 2027; selected applicants must buy within 60 days.
- Apply online.
Ava verifies eligibility and emails you.
- Monthly random drawing.
Drawings are on the fourth Tuesday of each month; you're entered in three consecutive drawings.
- Get your rebate code by email if selected.
- Buy a new eligible e-bike at a participating shop within 60 days.
Bring photo ID and proof of address.
Photo ID and proof of address dated within a year of applying
Questions about applying888-504-7728 or AvaBikeElectric@APTIM.com
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Ava Bike Electric pay?
$250 to $1,500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Parts of California. See Do I qualify for the details.
What’s the deadline?
Apply by September 30, 2027.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
How long do I have to use the rebate?
60 days from issuance. You can ask for a one-time 15-day extension by email before it expires.
What if I'm not picked in the drawing?
You're entered automatically in the next two monthly drawings; after three you can opt in to three more or reapply.
Can I buy online?
No. Rebates can only be redeemed in person at participating bike shops.
Can I get reimbursed for an e-bike I already bought?
No. The instant rebate has to be applied at the time of purchase.
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References
Sources
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