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Electric bike

Old electric French post office bikes get ‘up-cycled’ for resale

The sturdy bikes sell for half the price of new models - you can even choose the paint colour

Sales of new electric bikes boom in France, push bikes fall

It comes after already-strong years during and after the pandemic for the electric market

Does France still offer aid to buy an electric bike?

We explain how slightly more people are actually now eligible for help since income thresholds to qualify have been raised

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French e-bike mania spurs entrepreneurs to design their own models

A growing number of companies in France are looking to challenge the dominance of Chinese imports, although most still rely on Asian parts

August 15: What’s coming up this week ahead in France?

A public holiday, increased funding for electric bikes, a surfing competition, a classical music festival and more

France to increase financial aids for electric bike purchases

The basic funding for a standard vélo à assistance électrique will increase by around €100, providing the owner meets the eligibility criteria

Are there any financial aids for buying an electric bike in France?

The French government wishes to encourage people to cycle more through a series of different measures

Would our French house insurance cover our new electric bikes?

Where the bike is stored and how it is secured will affect your insurance cover in the event of theft

Valeo electric car motors to be used to power e-bikes

The innovation increases a cyclist’s efforts by a factor of eight and the bike can easily carry a 150kg load up 14% gradients

No-licence car sales in France boom during lockdown

Sales of the small, electric vehicles that do not require a full licence to drive - dubbed “voiturettes” in France - have soared during the Covid-19 epidemic

€600 grant to buy e-bikes in France

A grant up to €600 is on offer in one department to help fund electric bike purchases.

What changes in France in December

Gas prices rise again, local railway timetables are set to change, help to buy electric bikes, and some tax deadlines you may need to know

New French law on e-scooters

Contrary to common belief, it is currently not legal to use electric kick scooters – trottinettes – on public roads, pavements or cycle paths.

Can I get bonus for electric bike?

Is there still a bonus for buying an electric bike this year? G.S.

Low-emission cars also caught in CO2 tax rise

Taxes on CO2 emitting vehicles are due to get tougher in the new year with higher penalties for drivers buying new vehicles – in some cases quadruple what they would have paid this year.

Electric bike

Old electric French post office bikes get ‘up-cycled’ for resale

Sales of new electric bikes boom in France, push bikes fall

Does France still offer aid to buy an electric bike?

French e-bike mania spurs entrepreneurs to design their own models

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2024 Map: see where in France road speeds are reverting to 90km/h limit

French ski station voted as best in the world

Will roadworthiness tests penalise drivers in France for removing emission-limiting liquid?

EU faces legal challenge from French lawyer over weedkiller sale decision

Ignoring this increasingly common French road sign could cost you €135

Briton applies for French residency card and finds he was adopted - and has siblings

Free data leak: is it possible to change French bank account number?

August 15: What’s coming up this week ahead in France?

France to increase financial aids for electric bike purchases

Are there any financial aids for buying an electric bike in France?

Would our French house insurance cover our new electric bikes?

Valeo electric car motors to be used to power e-bikes

No-licence car sales in France boom during lockdown

€600 grant to buy e-bikes in France

What changes in France in December

New French law on e-scooters

Can I get bonus for electric bike?

E-bikes may need cover

E-bike riders may need insurance under EU law tweak

Race cyclist sentenced for bike motor fraud

Low-emission cars also caught in CO2 tax rise

Nice and Paris together in electric scooter schemes

Electric ‘bike bonus’ scheme a success

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