Rhode Island Erika Niedowski Memorial e-bike rebate
Standard: up to $350 or 30% of the price, whichever is less. Income-qualified: up to $750 or 75%. Two rebates per household for the life of the program.
Always confirm on the official page. We are not the program and cannot approve or promise anything. Rules and funding change. This is not tax or legal advice. Open the official page: RI DRIVE: Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bicycle Rebate Program (opens in a new tab)
Open Page shows no closing notice, says funding is limited and first-come, first-served. It does not state what is left.
| Administered by | RI Office of Energy Resources (DRIVE) |
|---|---|
| Level | State (Rhode Island) |
| Amount | Standard: up to $350 or 30% of the price, whichever is less. Income-qualified: up to $750 or 75%. Two rebates per household for the life of the program. |
| Who qualifies | Rhode Island residents 18+. New e-bike or e-cargo bike bought from a Rhode Island local bike shop (or that shop's website). Big-box retailers like Walmart, REI and Target do not qualify. Kids' e-bikes and conversion kits are excluded. Income-qualified: enrolled in a listed program (SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, etc.) or self-attest under the 2026 income table. |
| Window or dates | Ongoing, until funds run out |
| How to claim | Buy first, then apply within 180 days of the receipt date with the receipt, serial number, RI ID and W-9. Payment is by check, 4-6 weeks after final approval. |
| Stacking with other programs | Not yet verified |
| Watch out for | OER can change or end the program at any time. The program has a monthly statistics dashboard. |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
| How we verified | Read from the official page; remaining funds not verified |
| Official source | RI DRIVE: Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bicycle Rebate Program (opens in a new tab) |
"Not yet verified" means the official page did not say. We never fill gaps with guesses. See how we check and the rebate FAQ.
More in Rhode Island
We track no other programs here yet.
All Rhode Island programs | Browse e-bikes | Which e-bike class and type?