ST. PAUL, Minn. — The deadline for the first wave of recipients to redeem their voucher is fast approaching. e-bike discount.
About 72% of the rebates have been redeemed, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. They expire two months after they are issued, with the first wave expiring on Sept. 10.
Earlier this summer, the discount program was launched with such enthusiasm that it the application website has been taken offline. On the second attempt, the portal was closed within 20 minutes due to the large influx of applicants.
In total, 14,000 of the 61,000 applicants submitted an application for the discount program.
The rebate amounts to 50-75% of the cost of an e-bike and qualifying accessories, up to $1,500. Another round of rebates will be issued in 2025.
The Department of Revenue says the rebate certificates cannot be used after they expire. Once the unused rebates become invalid, the department will begin issuing more certificates to those on the waiting list in October.
