More than 140 electric bikes sold following subsidy scheme
A TOTAL of 147 electric cycles have been sold in just 10 days since a scheme offering a subsidy was launched.
The early success has resulted in about £45,000 in subsidy being used of the £100,000 allocated by the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure.
‘The committee is delighted with how many people have taken advantage of the electric cycle subsidy scheme since its launch,' Environment & Infrastructure president Barry Brehaut said.
'While still early days, this shows initiatives of this nature have the potential to influence transport behaviours and choices.
'Electric cycles are ideally suited to Guernsey we hope the scheme continues to help further establish them as a viable alternative to the motor vehicle.'
The committee has been promoting the use of electric cycles by offering a 25% discount on purchases up to the value of £1,500.
A 20% subsidy towards the purchase is being offered with cycle retailers making up the remaining 5%.
The scheme was introduced as part of the Integrated Transport Strategy and encourages islanders to make more environmentally friendly and healthy transport choices.
Anyone wanting to discuss a potential purchase can contact one of the five retailers taking part in the initiative:
Adventure Cycles
CycleWorld
Ian Brown’s Cycles
Millards
AB Marine (recently added)
Anyone over the age of 14 is eligible to make use of the subsidy. Proof of I.D. is required at the point of sale and customers may only purchase one e-cycle each under the scheme.
