Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a version published July 28, 2025, by the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. More than 14,600 Minnesota residents applied for a rebate through the state’s e-bike rebate program when it launched in 2024. Established by the Minnesota Legislature to help reduce the cost of buying a new e-bike, the program was so popular that within minutes of opening in June 2024, the number of applicants overwhelmed the system a...
