OFFICIALLY APPROVED RETAILER IN THE 2025 MINNESOTA E-BIKE REBATE PROGRAM!
MN E-Bike Rebate Details
FREEWHEEL BIKE IS AN OFFICIALLY APPROVED RETAILER IN THE MINNESOTA E-BIKE REBATE PROGRAM!
The State of Minnesota passed an e-bike rebate bill!
This page is designed to help you better understand some highlights of the program. The information below is our best understanding of this program.
E-Bike Rebate Highlights
When does the MN e-bike rebate program start?
The online application opens at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 30, and closes at 2 PM on August 7, 2025. Eligible applicants will be entered into a lottery; this is not a first-come, first-served process.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue estimates 2,800 rebate certificates will be available.
How do I apply?
Online e-bike rebate application opens July 30th and closes August 7. A simple online form requiring income declaration and verification of ID.
What are my chances of getting the rebate?
The state expects to issue 2800 vouchers for the 20254 program. For context, Minnesotans purchased an estimated 34,000 e-bikes in 2024.
Will I qualify for an e-bike rebate in the Minnesota program?
For the 2025 MN E-bike rebate program, applicants must be under the income limit of $41,000 for individuals and $78,000 per household, or qualify under the disability requirements.
How much is the MN E-bike Rebate worth?
The rebate can be used to offset 75% of eligible expenses up to $750.
Is the MN e-bike rebate retroactive (can I apply the rebate to a bike I already purchased)?
The rebate will only be available to e-bikes purchased after an individual is approved for a rebate by the state of Minnesota.
How will the e-bike rebate process work?
Individuals will apply for a rebate certificate through the online rebate portal. (MN e-bike rebate application link yet to be published.)
Eligible applicants will be chosen by lottery. (This is not a first-come, first-served process.)
Selected individuals will receive the rebate certificate by email.
E-bike rebate certificates will be valid for two months for redemption at an approved retailer.
Retailers will apply the discount amount, listed on the rebate certificate, at the time of purchase.
Sales tax must be paid on the full price-ed retail amount of the e-bike. (Not the price after rebate.)
Individuals who use the rebate on qualifying purchases will receive Form 1099-MISC for the value of their rebate. Use this form when filing your tax year 2025 income tax return.
Read the Full Bill
Of course, there are many more details, exceptions, and rules.
The exact bill language that includes all relevant details can be found here: HF 2249
REBATE CALCULATOR
Use the MN rebate calculator to find an estimate of your potential rebate. Good luck and we hope to see you soon!
Instant Rebate Alternative
If you don't want to wait until summer is half-over. Or you don't want to gamble with your odds of qualifying. Or you don't find reading house finance bills all that exciting, we've got you covered right now. Many of our instant rebates on current stock bikes exceed the maximum rebate you'd receive if you wait until July and are lucky enough to snag one of the State's vouchers.
If today's not right for you, we'll be diligently on the lookout for news releases of the application process. We'll post updates and announcements here and on our social feeds just as soon as we have them.
