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Jun 12 / 2026

Find Out How the Environmental Fund 2026 Subsidy for Urban Electric Bikes Works and Discover the Eligible Beeq Models

The Environmental Fund 2026 has reopened applications to support the purchase of urban electric bikes in Portugal. Under the Green Mobility – Passengers programme, you can receive an incentive covering 50% of the purchase price, up to a maximum of €750, when buying a new electric bike for urban use.

If you are considering investing in an electric bike for your daily commute, this could be the ideal opportunity: the subsidy covers 50% of the purchase price, including VAT, up to a limit of €750.

 

 

What is the Environmental Fund?

The Environmental Fund is an entity under Portugal’s Ministry of Environment that supports the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility. In 2026, the Green Mobility – Passengers programme has a total budget of €10 million allocated to various zero-emission vehicles. For electric bicycles, category T4 has €1.5 million available, corresponding to 2,000 incentives.

If you are looking for an alternative to the car for daily commuting, urban travel, or weekend rides, an urban electric bike can be a more economical, practical, and sustainable solution.

 

 

How Does the Electric Bike Subsidy Work in 2026?

The subsidy applies to the purchase of new electric bikes designed for urban or city use. Bicycles intended for sports activities, such as mountain bikes, are excluded.

In summary, these are the main conditions of the incentive:

  • Subsidy covering 50% of the bike purchase price, including VAT, up to a maximum of €750;
  • Applicable to new electric bikes intended for urban use;
  • You may apply even if you have not yet purchased the electric bike;
  • There are 2,000 incentives available under category T4 – electric bicycles;
  • Invoices dated after 1 January 2025 are eligible.

Therefore, if you are planning to buy an electric bike, it is important to prepare your application and confirm the eligible models before the available incentives are exhausted.

 

 

Which Beeq Bikes Are Eligible for the Environmental Fund?

Beeq offers several models eligible for this incentive, designed to meet the needs of urban mobility, commuting, weekend leisure rides, and everyday city use. These models combine range, comfort, and technology, helping you reduce transportation costs, avoid traffic, and travel more efficiently on a daily basis.

Explore all Beeq models eligible for the Environmental Fund 2026 subsidy here.

 

 

How to Apply for the Environmental Fund

The entire process is completed online through the Environmental Fund’s eFundo platform and consists of three main stages:

 

Application

You must submit your application through the Environmental Fund’s eFundos platform between 11 June and 27 July 2026, or while incentives remain available. At this stage, you will need to provide your personal details, including your Tax Identification Number (NIF) and IBAN.

 

Approval

If your application is approved, you will receive a notification by email. From that moment, you will have 90 consecutive days to submit your payment request.

 

Payment Request

To complete the process, you must provide the invoice, receipt, proof of payment for the bicycle, and a declaration from the seller confirming that the bicycle meets the programme requirements.

Important note: by submitting your application, you commit to keeping the bicycle in your possession for at least 24 months.

 

 

Why Choose a Beeq Electric Bike?

BEEQ is a Portuguese electric bicycle brand, manufactured in Portugal by RTE, a European manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience in the cycling industry. In addition to their Portuguese origin, BEEQ electric bikes stand out for their high-quality components, premium design, and local technical support in Portugal, including a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.

 

 

Take Advantage of the Subsidy Before the Incentives Run Out

Environmental Fund incentives typically generate strong demand and are subject to the available budget. If you have already been considering purchasing an electric bike, this is one of the best times to make the move.

Explore the Beeq models eligible for the Environmental Fund 2026 and find the electric bike best suited to your daily journeys.

With support of up to €750, cycling in the city can become more affordable, efficient, and rewarding.

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Jun 03 / 2020

EU countries roll out incentives for E-Bike purchase

Updated 11th April 2021

 

All through Europe we are witnessing a renewed commitment to promote new ways of mobility in urban centers.

We fully support these incentives as they are a way to stimulate the people in making the right decision and choosing a bike for their everyday activities.

So, in order for you to take advantage of these incentives we have compiled a list, by country, of the incentives available.

 

We will keep it updated as more news roll out.

 

Portugal

With the National Enviromental Fund you can get up to 350€ for on an E-Bike purchase funded by the Government

 Click here to apply

·        Lisbon

The city Hall offers up to 500€ in eBike purchase incetives for residents

 Click here to apply

 

Italy

There is a national incentive in place where you can get up to 500€ to help purchase your new ebike.

Click here know more

 

France

There are National and city wide incentives in place, depending on where you live you can be awarded up to 500€  

Click here to apply

·      Paris

La municipalité is offering up to 400€ on the purchase of a new eBike for those who choose to make the change and use an electric bikes as a main mode of transport

click here to apply

 

UK

Companies can support their staff with commuter bikes for purchase through the Green Commute Initiative

Click to know more

 

Austria

Nacional incentive of up to 500€

Click here to apply

 

Belgium

Several cities have their own incentives that can go up to 500€

Click to know more

 

The Netherlands

Companies award their staff a extra subsidy for commuting to work by bike

Click to know more

 

Germany

Cities like Munich are commited to roll out incentives of up to 500€ and there is plan for a nation wide incentive

Click to know more

 

There are some recent news on new incentives that are being planned to be presented for the rest of the year.

 

The future is looking good for e-mobility, and we are all about it!

#RIDESMART

 

 

May 13 / 2021

Behind BEEQ - How our ebikes are made

Designed, created and produced in Portugal, BEEQ was born out of a need to jump start a movement of change. 

  

At a critical moment for mobility when the world is beginning to think of the bicycle as a safe and healthy alternative to move around in cities, BEEQ emerges as the solution for those looking to make the smart choice - European-produced ebikes, with a focus in quality and at a competitive price. 

 

Where it all started 

  

BEEQ is a brand of RTE, one of the leading bicycles manufacturers in Europe, based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.  

 

Understanding and believing in the potential and the role of electric bicycles for the sustainability of our planet, the brand started as a small project within the company to explore the know-how and high-quality standards developed over its years in the industry. 

 

Joining the mobility revolution that is inspiring cities and communities takes time and a lot of hard work.  

 

The brand was "in vitro" for 3 years while we tried hard to launch with the best range possible.  

 

We perfected the models, the logo design, the strategy and message. Looking for the right partners who share the same DNA as our company, who care for the sensational experience an e-bike can offer as much as we do. 

 

Production processes where adjusted, and new technologies developed to have one of the most inovative ebike production lines out there. 

 

No detail was left to chance. 

 

From a small laboratory, to the big city 

 

The result of the BEEQ project is a set of reliable, urban, sophisticated, competent and fun e-bikes.  

 

Launched in July 2020, amid one of the craziest periods of recent history, the brand helped contribute to the unprecedented cycling boom we witness today. 

 

Gorgeous, high quality and well made e-bikes that can be purchased, safely, anywhere in Europe, in the comfort of your own home. 

 

No compromise attitude 

Since 1983 our company as developed a platform of quality and innovation in our facilities that result, today, in around 7.000 bicycles produced per day. 

 

That knowloge and standards are now being applied to make BEEQ a trustworthy, high quality staple in the electric bicycle market. 

 

Our brand is made up of a young spirited and ambitious team with scrappy product developers, designers and engineers, proudly making reliable and affordable electric bikes in Europe for the whole world to enjoy. 

 

 

#ridesmart

Jul 05 / 2021

Join the BEEQ Experience

#BEEQEXPERIENCE
 
 
Summer fever has arrived and we've gone loco!
 
 
We are offering you the opportunity to ride a BEEQ, for 2 months, without any cost or commitment!
 
 
 
 
 
BEEQ is a brand of electric bicycles made in Portugal that is revolutionizing the way the people move in their daily lives.
 
 
 
BEEQ ebikes are urban, sustainable and stylish.
 
 
 
We want you to have the opportunity to participate in this mobility revolution that is inspiring the whole of Europe.
 
 
 
What do you have to do to be one of the lucky ones selected?
 
 
 
It couldn't be easier:
 
 
 
Follow BEEQ on Instagram and record a short video that illustrates why you should be the recipient of the BEEQ Experience.
 
 

Film → Tagg → Share

 
 
❶ Record a short video - no more than 30 seconds
 
 
 
❷ Film vertically - to be easier to share in stories
 
 
 
❸ Explain to us how the electric bike will change your daily life
 
 
❹ Be creative, bold, funny.
 
 
 
❺ Inspire us!
 
 
 
❻ Share in your Instagram stories and identify @beeq.bicycles
 
 
 
❼ Don't forget to use #beeqexperience
 
 
 
 
 
 
Are you going to miss this opportunity?? Summer is here and it calls for some good bike rides.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Already have a BEEQ?! You're amazing!
 
 
 
And you can also be the ideal person to motivate these guys!
 
 
 
Share with us what it's like to be the proud owner of a BEEQ and how it changed your life!
 
 
 
Use #beeqexperience and #beeqfamily and join the party!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our team will review the most creative and inspiring submissions and pre-select 20 submissions.
 
 
 
A sensational robot will complete the process by selecting the winner at random.
 
 
 
The 2 (two) first winners will be selected on July 16, 2021.
 
 
 
A new selection of the 2 (two) remaining winners will be made on July 31, 2021.
 
 
 
 
This selection will be reported transparently by BEEQ.
 
 
 
The selection and winners will be announced on the various pages of the brand.
 
 
 
Winners will be contacted by the brand via Instagram to later send data for access to the use of the electric bicycle during the period stipulated by the contest.
 
 
 
Offer valid only for residents in mainland Portugal.
Talk to a Beeq Specialist
Calvin