Good news: many schemes still fund the purchase of your professional cargo bike in France, up to €3,000 depending on your area, and some can be combined. Here are the grants currently available, checked with the official bodies, to significantly reduce the cost of your fleet.
Funded by the French State through energy-savings certificates. Craftspeople and retailers test a cargo bike with no commitment, then receive a purchase grant. Open until 31 December 2026.
Discover the programme50% of the pre-tax price of a new cargo bike or trike. For companies with fewer than 50 employees registered in Paris, and sole traders and liberal professions based in Paris. One grant per entity; finance leases excluded.
€3,000 for an electric cargo bike (€1,000 without assistance), up to 60% of the pre-tax price. Purchase or lease of more than 36 months. Up to 6 vehicles inside the low-emission zone, 3 outside.
Metropolis websiteFor craft businesses located in air-protection (PPA) zones: Lyon area, Grenoble, Arve valley, Clermont-Ferrand, Loire-Forez. New cargo bike or trailer. Can be combined with other grants, until 31 December 2027.
Chamber of Trades website40% of the pre-tax price of an electric cargo bike or trike, purchased or on long-term lease. For companies and associations with fewer than 250 employees in the 37 municipalities of the metropolis, up to 3 bikes.
Metropolis websiteCovers the purchase of a cargo bike, trike or trailer, with or without electric assistance. For professionals based in the metropolis, up to 5 vehicles.
Metropolis websiteGood to know: in Bordeaux, the Metropolis grant is reserved for private individuals; professionals should use the Programme Marguerite. Amounts and conditions change regularly and some grants must be requested before purchase, so always check with the body concerned. Our team can help you prepare your application.
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