Funding
In Germany the federal government, the federal states and the municipality has been funding cargo bikes and cargo trailers with electric drives for bicycle-bound cargo transport with up to 2500 EUR.
For more information, please check https://www.cargobike.jetzt/tipps/cargobike-kaufpraemien/
You are not from Germany? Please inform yourself about the conditions in your country.
Federal funding – BAFA is back!
BAFA is back! Get funding for your CARLA plus body! The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) implements numerous funding programs every year. These make an important contribution to climate protection and the competitiveness of small and medium-sized companies.
The funding for cargo trailers and cargo bikes is back again, with which you can get up to 25% and up to €3500 funding for your CARLAs, and the best thing is, all current CARLA CARGO models are eligible!
If not now, when is the best time to get your dream CARLA to implement your project. If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQs below or email us at “info@carlacargo.de” or call us on “07643 215920”!
The application process is straightforward and has been used successfully multiple times for CARLA CARGO trailers. All official background information and the application form can be found at:
https://www.bafa.de/DE/Energie/Energieeffizienz/E-Lastenfahrrad/e-lastenfahrrad_node.html
FAQ's Federal Funding BAFA
- 25% of the purchase price
- up to a maximum of 3500
- in principle, all facilities that serve the purpose of transporting goods
- only sales stands, information desks, etc. with no transportation issue of a good are not supported
- private companies regardless of their legal form / corporations / institutions under public law
- No private individuals / associations / local authorities (municipalities, etc.)
- eCARLA, eCARLA OR and eCARLA maxi without a towing bicycle
- CARLA, CARLA mini and CARLA maxi can only be subsidized in combination with an e-cargo bike
- The purchase must serve the transportation of goods (goods, tools, etc.)
- Unfortunately, no sales stands or sales/information stands are allowed
Yes, the subsidy applies per bike here is the answer from BAFA: By increasing the maximum subsidy amount to 3,500 euros per bike, larger e-cargo bikes and e-cargo bike trailers that can transport large and/or particularly heavy loads are now better subsidized.
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Project-related expenses include:
- Safety equipment such as a security lock, rearview mirror, high-quality lighting, bicycle helmet.
- Battery upgrade (second battery, battery with more power)
- Upgrade of handles, saddle, tires
- Structure (box, flatbed, or similar)
- GPS tracker
- Shipping and packaging
You make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria for BAFA funding -> You get a suitable offer from us and also from other companies (e.g. bicycle freight) to realize your project -> You apply online via the BAFA portal -> If your application is approved, you can obtain your CARLA from us -> After delivery, photo documentation is provided and the funding is usually transferred very quickly. The processing time varies greatly depending on when the application is received. However, we assume a maximum processing time of 4 weeks, although it is currently much faster. However, this always requires that the application documents are complete and require no further clarification.
FAQ's
Due to the unclear legal situation, we currently do not sell electrically supported trailers outside the EU. The UK is excluded from this rule.
This means that currently no eCARLAs are sold in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. This also applies to Switzerland.
No, you do not need a license in Germany. You can ride CARLA like a bicycle.
A deposit via SEPA bank transfer of 50% of the sales price is mandatory, so we can produce your CARLA. You can pay via SEPA bank transfer or direct debit. Payment by installments, PayPal, credit card or cash payments are not possible.