ACT 306, 2022 

The State of Hawaii has proposed ACT 306, 2022 in an effort to reduce the cost of transportation and the collective carbon footprint of everyone in the islands, by providing rebates for the purchase and use of electric bicycles and electric mopeds.

Each eligible purchase of a new electric bicycle or new electric moped shall receive a rebate of either 20% of the retail cost or $500, whichever is lower. 

Applications open at 12 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The online application can be found at https://arcg.is/1rvTTX2

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Hawaii Electric Bike and Moped Rebate

Eligibility Requirements

•  Current students - High School, College, and University students are all welcome!
• Do not own a traditional vehicle with four wheels - This means you do not have a car or truck currently registered in your name with the State of Hawaii. 
• Low income - Check with the State to see if you qualify.

 Any adult who meets any of the requirements above may apply for a rebate. This rebate covers all ebikes that have a speed of 28mph or lower and are purchased new. This also covers all electronic mopeds purchased new.

The State of Hawaii will require each applicant to furnish reasonable information to ascertain the validity of the claim, including signature of the buyer and individual responsible for the sale on behalf of a retail store at the time of sale, a copy of valid government issued photo identification of the buyer at the time of the sale, receipt of purchase, name and address of the retail store, verification of eligibility, and any other documentation necessary to demonstrate the legitimate purchase of a new electric bicycle or new electric moped.

The following restrictions apply:

• Only valid on purchases of new electric bicycles capable of speeds of no more than twenty-eight miles per hour, and electric mopeds.
• Purchase must be made at a retail store on or after July 2, 2022.
• Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $500 or 20% of the retail price.
• No individual shall receive more than $500 in total rebates each fiscal year.
• The rebate application and supporting documentation must be submitted within 1 year of purchase. Failure to apply within twelve months of the date of purchase shall constitute a waiver of the right to claim the rebate.
• Applications that do not meet program criteria will not be considered.
• The Department reserves the right to verify purchase.
• The Department is not liable to pay any rebate if sufficient funds are unavailable.