Applications are now open for an eCargo Bike Grant Fund, funded by Department for Transport.
eCargo Bike Grant funding covers up to 20% of the total cost of an ecargo bike, up to a maximum of £1,000 per bike. To be eligible for funding, an ecargo bike must have minimum 125 litre cargo volume capacity and minimum 130 kg weight capacity (rider + cargo weight).
Grants will be available to limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, charities and not-for-profit organisations. Public, community or third sector organisations are also eligible providing they meet the eligibility criteria.
The fund is administered by the Energy Saving Trust and full details are here.
eCargo bikes are the future of deliveries in cities as they can transport bulky and heavy loads in an efficient and low emission way. Click here to read how the ZEN helped businesses deliver better by part funding cargo bikes for twenty two business in the City Fringe.
