Verified on 16 October 2026: the Metropole's official form for used e-bikes, the City and Metropole page "Help to buy or repair my bike" (updated 8 April 2025), and the France Travail summary.
For years Montpellier had one of France's most popular e-bike premiums: €500 for a new e-bike, taken up by nearly 45,000 people by early 2024 according to the Metropole's own magazine. That premium for new bikes has ended. In 2026 the Metropole has made a clear choice: support used bikes and conversion kits, more modestly, but with no means test.
What exists in 2026
| Grant | Amount | Who for | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used e-bike or conversion kit | €200 max, 50% of the price | Adult residents of the Metropole, no means test | 31 December 2026 |
| New electric cargo bike (businesses) | €1,000 max, 50% of the price | Businesses and self-employed in the area | 31 December 2026 according to France Travail |
| New e-bike (individuals) | No grant any more | — | Ended |
| Repair grant | Suspended | — | Since 8 April 2025 |
| Adapted e-bike / handi-cycle | Suspended | — | The Département stopped its Handi-Vélo voucher, a prerequisite for the Metropole grant |
The used e-bike or kit grant in detail
The amount
€200 maximum, capped at 50% of the purchase price. A €600 used e-bike gets €200; a €350 fitted kit gets €175.
The conditions
- Be an adult living in one of the municipalities of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole.
- Buy a used e-bike or a conversion kit.
- The purchase must have been made in a shop located within the Metropole, proven by the invoice. Online purchases are excluded, as are private second-hand sales.
- Undertake not to sell the bike for 3 years.
- No means test.
- Open until 31 December 2026.
Why it is still worth it
€200 looks small next to the old €500. But on a refurbished e-bike at €800-1,200 sold with a warranty by a Montpellier workshop, the grant covers 15 to 25% of the price. And a well-fitted kit on your current bike can end up costing €200-400 net. To buy a refurbished bike well: battery, warranty and fair price.
How to apply, step by step
- Choose a physical shop in the Metropole that sells used bikes or fits kits.
- Ask for an invoice in your name stating that it is a used e-bike or a kit.
- Gather ID, proof of address, bank details (RIB) and invoice (the exact list is in the rules attached to the form).
- Apply via the Metropole's online form. If you have already sent a paper file, no need to redo it online.
- Wait for the transfer. A purchase order without an invoice is not accepted.
Stacking with the Region and the Département
| Grant | Amount | For which bike | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Éco-chèque Mobilité – Occitanie Region | up to €200 | New e-bike, means-tested | Referred to in 2026 by Toulouse Métropole |
| Éco-chèque Mobilités – sustainable mobility bonus (Occitanie) | up to €400 | Employees receiving the FMD | Same |
| Chèque Hérault Vélo – Département | €250 (historical rules) | New e-bike, means-tested | Not confirmed for 2026 |
The trap: the regional grant only covers new bikes, the Metropole grant only used ones. So they cannot be combined on the same bike. In practice:
- Buying new: only the regional (and possibly departmental) grant applies. Check the income ceilings and accepted sellers on the Occitanie Region website.
- Buying used: €200 from the Metropole, nothing from the Region.
As for the Chèque Hérault Vélo, the Metropole states that the Département has stopped paying its Handi-Vélo grant; we could not confirm whether the "standard" voucher for a new e-bike remains open in 2026. Contact the Département before counting on it.
