Calculate the available aids
Are you still hesitating to rent an electric bike? Several municipalities offer soft mobility aids. Discover the available aids.
In which city do you live?
You can benefit from the following aids:
Bike subsidy
CHF 300.- for a new electric bike, CHF 100.- for a used one (if price > CHF 500.-)
The commune of Coppet provides financial support for the purchase of bicycles, reserved for Coppet residents whose primary residence is in the commune and for entities registered in the communal Business Register. The bicycle must be purchased in Switzerland and the invoice, settled in the owner's name, must be submitted within 3 months of purchase. The offer is limited to one bicycle per household, at most once every three years. Complete the form and send it to the communal administration.
Subsidies
by city
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MontreuxCity bike: 20%, max. CHF 1'000.-. Sport bike (MTB, racing): 20%, max. CHF 300.-. Cargo bike: 20%, max. CHF 1'500.-. Request BEFORE purchase. One bike every 5 years or 10'000 km. Vaud dealer.
PaudexThe municipality of Paudex grants a subsidy of CHF 300.- for the purchase of an electric bike.
ThônexCHF 250.- (max. 50% of the purchase value) for residents who buy a bicycle, an e-bike, a cargo bike or a trailer system, new or second-hand, from a retailer established in Switzerland, subject to available budget. The beneficiary must be domiciled in the commune at the time of purchase and may only benefit from it once per 3-year period. The application file (original itemised invoice, proof of payment, identity document, bank details) must be submitted at the communal counter, along with a commitment not to resell the vehicle before three years. Businesses: CHF 2'000.- for a new/second-hand cargo bike (max. 50%).
La Tour-de-PeilzMechanical bike, electric, cargo, electric scooter. Program modified from January 2025. Online application possible. Energy efficiency fund since 2010.
Collonge-BelleriveCHF 500.- for e-bike or conversion kit. CHF 250.- for regular bike. Purchase in Geneva canton. One subsidy every 5 years.
Yverdon-les-BainsElectric bike: 30% of the price, max. CHF 500.-; cargo bike: 30%, max. CHF 1'000.-; classic bike: 30%, max. CHF 400.-. Reserved for people domiciled in Yverdon-les-Bains, with purchase from a partner shop of the Commune. A maximum of one subsidy per person per year, and each bike subsidy at most once every 7 years per person. The application is submitted online via Geocity with proof of purchase, during the current calendar year and within the limits of the available budget.
VeveyReserved for people domiciled in Vevey, one subsidy per person, with a new application possible only 5 years after the first purchase. The e-bike, new or second-hand with a guarantee on the invoice, or the battery must be purchased from an approved shop; mountain bikes and BMX excluded. The application is made via the online form within 6 months of purchase, with the nominative invoice and, where applicable, the health insurance subsidy decision. Applications are processed in order of receipt within the limits of the available budget.
Blonay – Saint-LégierA discount voucher must be requested BEFORE purchase from the finance department, which verifies residency in the commune. The document is signed and stamped by an approved retailer at the time of purchase, then returned along with a copy of the named invoice for payment of the subsidy. Reserved for residents (not businesses), for a new bike not to be resold before one year. Subject to the annual budget limit.
LonayThe Commune of Lonay subsidises the purchase of a new or second-hand e-bike, or the replacement of a battery, bought from a retailer in Switzerland for personal use, subject to available budget. The applicant undertakes not to resell the bike for at least one year. The subsidy is granted only once per applicant every 5 years, battery included, and for a maximum of three bikes per company. The application is made using the municipal form, to be returned to the Technical Department.
RenensParticipation of 20% of the purchase cost of a new or reconditioned electric bike, up to CHF 400.-, one subsidy per natural person. The purchase must be made from a Vaud dealer able to service the bike; online purchases are not eligible and mountain bikes, BMX and other special bikes are excluded. A 5-year waiting period applies before a new application can be made. Battery: participation of CHF 100.- for purchase or reconditioning, with a 3-year waiting period before a new application.
PrillyNew/used electric bike from CHF 800.-: 20%, max. CHF 300.-. CHF 100.- bonus at local dealer. Cargo bike: 20%, max. CHF 1'000.-. MTB/racing bikes excluded. One request every 5 years.
Chavannes-près-RenensNon-electric bike: 15%, max. CHF 300.-. Electric bike: 10%, max. CHF 300.-. Specialized store only. One subsidy every 5 years. Annual budget CHF 10'000.-.
CoppetThe commune of Coppet provides financial support for the purchase of bicycles, reserved for Coppet residents whose primary residence is in the commune and for entities registered in the communal Business Register. The bicycle must be purchased in Switzerland and the invoice, settled in the owner's name, must be submitted within 3 months of purchase. The offer is limited to one bicycle per household, at most once every three years. Complete the form and send it to the communal administration.
Aubonne50% of purchase price, max. CHF 500.-. Cargo bike: up to CHF 2'000.- from 2024. Invoice required max. 3 months after purchase. New vehicle only.
GenevaNo municipal subsidy for individuals. Cantonal subsidy for SMEs: up to CHF 500.- for cargo bike. Training and bike testing available. Application before December 1st.
Meyrin20% of price, max. CHF 1'000.- for cargo bikes and e-bikes. Once every 5 years. Minimum 16 years old. New bike, purchased in Canton of Geneva. Min. price CHF 2'000.-.
Belmont-sur-LausanneThe municipality offers a subsidy of CHF 300.- for the purchase of an electric bike.
BussignySubsidies for the purchase of electric-assist bicycles for residents of Bussigny. Applications are submitted online via the virtual counter, which replaces the paper form. Please consult the 2026 subsidies leaflet for the conditions.
Bourg-en-LavauxElectric bike subsidies through the energy efficiency and sustainability fund. Municipality including Cully. Check website for conditions.
PullyThe e-bike subsidy was discontinued in Pully on December 31, 2023. Check the Ecowatt program for other energy subsidies.
Lausanne15% of purchase price, max. CHF 400.-. Cargo/longtail bikes: max. CHF 1'000.-. Young people and health insurance subsidy recipients: 50% of price, max. CHF 1'000.-. Extended until 2026.
Le Mont-sur-LausanneThe municipality offers mobility subsidies. Check the official website for details and conditions.
EpalingesNew electric bike, one subsidy per person. Electric cargo bike: 20% max. CHF 800.-. Battery: 20% max. CHF 100.- (3 year delay). Mechanical bike: 20% max. CHF 500.-. 5 years between requests.
Lutry10% of purchase value, max. CHF 300.-. Once per year per household. Purchase in specialized store in Switzerland only. No online purchases.
GlandBikes 25km/h: 20%, max. CHF 300.-. Bikes 45km/h: 20%, max. CHF 500.-. Cargo bike bonus cumulative. Application max. 2 months after purchase. Over 650 applications processed in 2023.
OnexSubsidies to encourage cycling. Cantonal subsidy reserved for professionals since 2024. Check official website for municipal conditions.
VersoixCHF 200.- for e-bike (min. price CHF 1500.-). CHF 100.- for regular bike (min. price CHF 600.-).
CrissierElectric bike: 20% of purchase price, max. CHF 400.-. Battery: 20% of purchase price, max. CHF 150.-. Energy City label.
NyonElectric bike: 10%, max. CHF 300.-. Cargo bike: 10%, max. CHF 700.-. Regular bike: 10%, max. CHF 150.-. New or used. One vehicle per resident every 5 years. Application deadline: 3 months.
AigleElectric and regular bikes: 30%, max. CHF 500.-. NEW from 2024: up to CHF 2'000.- for cargo bike. Purchase at Aigle merchant (except cargo bikes). Online form.
ChexbresCHF 300.- for purchase of new electric bike bought in canton of Vaud. Municipal subsidy regulations in effect.
MorgesElectric bike 25 km/h: 20%, max. CHF 300.-. Electric bike 45 km/h: 20%, max. CHF 600.-. Cargo bike: 20%, max. CHF 800.-. Child/material trailer: 20%, max. CHF 150.-.
EcublensElectric bike: 20% of cost, max. CHF 400.-. Subsidies every 5 years (vehicles), 3 years (batteries). New bikes only. Electric MTBs excluded. Application deadline: 6 months after purchase.
LancyCHF 300.- for purchase of bike or e-bike. CHF 100.- for trailer purchase. 10% of cargo bike, max. CHF 500.-. CHF 50.- for maintenance service.
Plan-les-OuatesE-bike: 10% (min. CHF 1'000.-), max. CHF 300.-. Electric kit: 50%, max. CHF 200.-. Battery: 10%, max. CHF 150.-. Non-electric bike: 15% (min. CHF 300.-), max. CHF 200.-. Cargo bike: 5%, max. CHF 250.-.
BexSubsidy for electric bike. Online application form. Municipal guidelines related to Sustainable Fund.
