Good news for those thinking about buying an electric bicycle in Barcelona. And in 2027, the Barcelona City Council will launch new aid of up to 800 euros to facilitate the purchase of electric bicycles, within the measures designed to promote less polluting mobility in the city. One more aid that is added to others that the central government already has active to buy electric vehicles, as is the case of the Auto Plan 2030.
Specifically, there will be two different amounts depending on the type of bicycle to be purchased. Those registered in Barcelona will be able to access aid of up to 400 euros for urban electric bicycles and up to 800 euros for electric cargo bicycles. In both cases, the subsidy will be limited to 40% of the purchase price, as assured from the Barcelona City Council web portal.
Although applications will not open until 2027, there is an important date to keep in mind. Bicycles purchased from December 1, 2026 will be eligible for this aid, provided that the conditions established by the definitive bases are subsequently met.
Aid of up to 800 euros to buy an electric bicycle
The subsidies will be aimed at people registered in Barcelona and also at companies that have their registered office in the city.
Each individual may receive aid for one bicycle, while companies may benefit from subsidies for a maximum of five vehicles.
Of course, not just any model will do. The bicycles must be new, be registered in the Biciregistry and have a bell, lights and reflective elements.
There will also be technical limits. The motor may not exceed 250 watts, it must function only as assistance while the user pedals and this assistance must stop when 25 kilometers per hour is reached.
In this way, a person who buys an urban electric bicycle can obtain up to 400 euros, while those who opt for a cargo bicycle can reach 800 euros, always without exceeding in any case the aforementioned 40% of the cost.
Barcelona already gives up to 600 euros to change a gasoline moped for an electric one
These new subsidies are added to other aid that is already available in Barcelona to replace combustion mopeds with electric models.
In this case, the amount can reach 600 euros, although it cannot exceed 50% of the purchase price without VAT. To access it, it will be mandatory to scrap a combustion moped and purchase a new electric one that is registered in Barcelona.
Individuals of legal age residing in the city and companies with registered offices in Barcelona can request it.
Unlike bicycle aids, this call is already underway. The term began on September 15, 2026 and will be open until September 30, 2028, as long as funds remain available. Purchases and scrapping made since March 1 may also be eligible.
To request it, you will have to prove both the purchase of the new moped and the scrapping of the old one. BSM municipal depots also offer free scrapping services.
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With these lines, Barcelona is expanding aid aimed at replacing combustion vehicles or car travel with electric alternatives, although for the new bicycle subsidies we will have to wait until 2027 for applications to be officially opened.