County Council Ebike Scheme

Leicestershire County Council are working in partnership with Active Travel England to offer Leicestershire residents training and discounts on electric bikes.

The scheme is back by popular demand this September 2025, with a limited number of spaces available. See dates and booking information below for more details.

Just like conventional bikes there are many different kinds of electric bike available, from hybrid and commuter bikes to folding bikes, cargo bikes, road and mountain bikes. Our electric bike reimbursement can be used towards any type of electric bike. The discount scheme can also be put towards a specialised bike if you have accessibility needs.

Purchase your E-Bike from any retailer, and then get in contact with the team with your receipt to claim your £300 back from us! 

Before you can claim your discount, you must attend an electric bike training session hosted by our sustainable travel officers.

Our experts will be on hand to answer any questions you have from the best bike for you, how electric bikes work, the benefits of cycling, to bike maintenance and tips on how best to ride an electric bike

There is a lot of information on e-bikes online which will answer some of the most common queries. Your instructors on the day will of course be able to give you lots of information too, but this guide from Sustrans is a really useful place to start. 

Please note: Reimbursements are limited and subject to availability. 

Terms and conditions:

1. E-Bike must be purchased after you attend the session and within 3 months from the date of your E-Bike course.

2. Reimbursement is valid against the purchase of an electric bike only (no accessories)

3. Reimbursement cannot be used in conjunction to the cycle to work scheme

4. E-Bikes purchased must be purchased from a registered supplier (for example, not from a marketplace)

5. Only £300 can be reimbursed per E-Bike

6. No refunds will be offered

7. E-bike is only to be purchased for the use of the course participant, and therefore reimbursement will only be processed upon proof of purchase in their name and to their bank account.

8. E-Bike’s are not to be purchased and gifted to others.

9. Following the reimbursement process you agree to provide evaluation and ongoing use of the E-Bike e.g. questionnaires.

 

Training

New E-bike training sessions coming up; 

Available to all Leicestershire County residents:

When:	Where:	Booking link
Monday 22nd September 2025	County Hall	Book Here
Monday 22nd September 2025	County Hall	Book Here

 

If you would like to be added to the waiting list for other dates, or if you have any questions, please contact the team by emailing choosehowyoumove@leics.gov.uk

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