Funding and grants for your Yuba cargo bike
These informations are valid for Germany - in other countries, other funding and grants may exist.
Because cargo bikes are not only good for the environment and climate, but also relieve urban infrastructure, the purchase of a cargo bike is publicly funded by various bodies. From the federal government to the federal states and down to many cities and municipalities, funding programs have been launched, which, however, often differ in terms of funding amount, eligibility, and other criteria. On this page, we summarize the most important funding programs. To get an overview of absolutely all funding programs in Germany and to find out whether a funding program is also running in your municipality, we recommend taking a look at the cargobike.jetzt website. All programs are listed there:
Cargo bike funding: What do I need to do?
Here too, the procedure may differ in detail depending on the funding body. We have listed the most important steps here in general terms. If you have conflicting information from the funding body, please stick to that.
- Before making a purchase, find out about funding options, possible funding conditions, and whether the funding pot is filled.
- Choose a cargo bike and let us create a quote for you.
- Present the quote to the funding institution and have them certify that the purchase is eligible for funding.
- Now you can buy your new e-cargo bike.
- And claim the funding!
Important: Is the cargo bike funding pot still filled?
Even if a funding program exists in principle, it is possible that the funding pot is empty and, for example, will not be replenished until the next calendar year. Therefore, always inform yourself directly with the funding institution!
Municipal cargo bike funding. A little local color is a must.
Our showroom is located in Heidelberg, and accordingly, customers from Heidelberg and the surrounding area frequently ask us about options for cargo bike funding. Here you will find a list of the various funding programs in Heidelberg and the surrounding region. In fact, several funding programs are currently running in the Rhine-Neckar area.
Cargo bike funding Heidelberg
Who is eligible for funding?
Private individuals or associations when purchasing a cargo bike, e-cargo bike, or cargo trailer
Private individuals or associations when purchasing a cargo bike, e-cargo bike, or cargo trailer
How much is the funding?
A maximum of €500 for e-cargo bikes and a maximum of €300 for cargo bikes
The funding program is currently suspended but is scheduled to be reintroduced in 2026.
A maximum of €500 for e-cargo bikes and a maximum of €300 for cargo bikes
The funding program is currently suspended but is scheduled to be reintroduced in 2026.
Cargo bike funding Karlsruhe
Who is eligible for funding?
No one. No funding programs are planned for 2026 and 2027.
No one. No funding programs are planned for 2026 and 2027.
Where can I find out more?
Cargo bike funding Mannheim
Who is eligible for funding?
No one. The City of Mannheim ended its funding program for cargo bikes in 2025.
No one. The City of Mannheim ended its funding program for cargo bikes in 2025.
Cargo bike funding Walldorf
Who is eligible for funding?
Private individuals when purchasing a cargo bike with or without electric drive
Private individuals when purchasing a cargo bike with or without electric drive
How much is the funding?
40% of the costs, up to a maximum of €2,500 for e-cargo bikes and €300 for cargo bikes
40% of the costs, up to a maximum of €2,500 for e-cargo bikes and €300 for cargo bikes
Cargo bike funding by the federal states: A patchwork quilt
The best way to find out if your federal state offers cargo bike funding is via the link above to the large list on cargobike.jetzt. In the best tradition of German federalism, a major patchwork quilt prevails here: while some federal states do not subsidize the purchase of cargo bikes at all, other federal states only offer funding for companies and tradespeople. Still other federal states also distribute cargo bike funding to private individuals. How high this funding is and whether it includes both motorized and non-motorized cargo bikes can also vary. It pays off to gather precise information here. This also applies to the rules for submitting applications, such as which documents are required or whether leased cargo bikes are also eligible for funding.
An overview can be found here:
Cargo bike funding Baden-Württemberg
Who is eligible for funding?
Companies, freelancers, municipalities, or non-profit organizations in Baden-Württemberg when purchasing or leasing an e-cargo bike to be used for commercial, municipal, community, or non-profit purposes.
Companies, freelancers, municipalities, or non-profit organizations in Baden-Württemberg when purchasing or leasing an e-cargo bike to be used for commercial, municipal, community, or non-profit purposes.
How high is the funding?
25% of the eligible acquisition costs, up to a maximum of €2,500
25% of the eligible acquisition costs, up to a maximum of €2,500
Cargo bike funding at the federal level: commercial only
Since October 1, 2024, there has once again been nationwide funding for the purchase of cargo bikes. The state covers 25% (max. €3,500) of the purchase price. However, the funding only applies to private companies and public corporations, and only for cargo bikes used for transporting goods, not just for passenger transport.
Who is eligible for funding?
Private companies and public corporations when purchasing e-cargo bikes for bicycle-based freight transport in industry, commerce, trade, and services. In principle, all electric Yuba cargo bikes are eligible for funding.
Private companies and public corporations when purchasing e-cargo bikes for bicycle-based freight transport in industry, commerce, trade, and services. In principle, all electric Yuba cargo bikes are eligible for funding.
How high is the funding?
25% of the costs, up to a maximum of €3,500
25% of the costs, up to a maximum of €3,500
Where can I find out more?
On the website of the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA)
On the website of the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA)
