Colorado Governor and Partners Celebrate E-Bike Day: Promoting Sustainable Transportation and Health
E-Bike Day Launch: Colorado’s Statewide Tax Credit Scheme Encourages Zero-Emission Mobility
Governor Jared Polis of Colorado, along with members from the Colorado Public Interest Research Group and the Colorado Energy Office, declared April 1, 2024, as the state’s second annual E-Bike Day, coinciding with the formal launch of Colorado’s e-bike tax credit scheme. The measure, which was announced on Monday, establishes a statewide tax credit of $450 per person for all Colorado citizens. The goal is to encourage people to use electric bikes as a sustainable, zero-emission mode of transportation that benefits both their health and the environment.
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Breaking Down Barriers: Colorado’s E-Bike Tax Credit Aims to Make Electric Bicycles More Affordable
The e-bike tax credit proposal aims to make electric bicycles more accessible and inexpensive to Colorado residents. With e-bikes ranging in price from $600 to $8,000, and the majority of models priced between $1,000 and $4,000, the $450 tax credit is expected to drastically cut the financial barrier to entry. According to the Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG), participating businesses will apply the tax credit at the point of sale, allowing customers to benefit from instant savings without the need for a separate application procedure. This tax credit will be accessible from April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2032, with the goal of encouraging the widespread adoption of e-bikes as a sustainable method of transportation throughout the state.