BAFA funding for cargo bikes

up to 25% or 3500,- net

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Examples of BAFA funding

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Information on subsidies for private cargo bikes

When it comes to funding sources for privately used cargo bikes, the choice depends heavily on where you live. There are funding programs offered by municipalities and cities, which are often exhausted very quickly. In some cases, there may be additional or alternative funding programs at the state level.

For example, there is information on cargo bike subsidies in Hesse here.

Cities like Cologne, Aachen, and Bremen regularly offer limited funding rounds. We're happy to provide up-to-date information and recommend checking out the overview at cargobike.jetzt.

BAFA Continuation from October 2024

The funding rate is to be 25%, as in the previous round, which ended in February, and the maximum funding amount is €3,500 net.


Eligible applicants

  • private companies regardless of their legal form (including cooperatives) and the nature of their activity (including freelancers)
  • Corporations / institutions under public law (e.g. universities)


Non-eligible applicants

  • Local authorities (municipalities, urban and rural districts)
  • Institutions (e.g. municipal enterprises) and associations.


Further provisions


  • < 50 % der Stecken dürfen einen privaten Anlass haben (inklusive Kindertransport)
  • Eligible for funding is the acquisition (purchase)
  • no leasing or hire purchase!
  • All cargo bikes we sell meet the funding criteria.


We will be happy to provide more detailed, individual details about the funding options during an individual consultation.


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How does the application process work?

In most cases, this is a multi-step process. This means that a non-binding offer must be obtained in advance, which serves as the basis for calculating the application. Then, you must wait for the application to be processed until the funding notification is received. Only then can you place a binding order. Upon delivery, the process is repeated in reverse: pay for the cargo bike, submit the necessary documentation, and then you receive the funding/bonus.


Funding process

(Two-stage procedure e.g. BAFA)


  1. Request an offer from specialist retailers
  2. Submit your offer along with information about the business in the online portal
  3. Wait for the funding decision and place your order after receipt
  4. pay
  5. Take over cargo bike
  6. Upload proof of payment in the funding agency’s portal
  7. Payment of the funding amount
  8. Have fun with your cargo bike!

FAQ Cargo bike funding

  • Who can apply for business support?

    Eligible to apply for BAFA funding: •private companies regardless of their legal form (including small businesses) and the type of their activity (including freelancers) •corporations / institutions under public law (e.g. universities) Local authorities (municipalities, urban and rural districts) and their institutions (e.g. municipally owned companies) and associations are not eligible to apply.

  • Are bicycle and trailer combinations subsidized?

    The federal funding enables the promotion of combinations consisting of an electric cargo bike and a transport trailer.

  • Funding as a private customer?

    The funding program portfolio for private customers is very diverse and confusing. In most cases, these are municipal or at least state-specific funding programs. Each individual case must be examined. Let us know your concerns and we will investigate the situation. BAFA 2024: If the e-cargo bike is not used exclusively for commercial goods transport, it must be credibly explained that the e-cargo bike is used predominantly (more than 50%) for commercial goods transport. Corresponding declarations from the applicant must also be based on a comprehensible estimate of the distances and/or times of use, which must be submitted to BAFA upon request.