Pedro Sánchez promised subsidies for electric bicycles

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, promised subsidies for electric bicycles in 2024 but these have not yet been activated. This delay affects one of the fastest-growing mobility options in Spain and could transform the way people move around cities.

Electric bicycle sales grew by 20.50% in 2025, but the delay in subsidies is slowing their expansion. The cycling sector demands that the Government implement this long-awaited measure.

Why is activating subsidies for electric bicycles crucial now?

What importance does it have for consumers and businesses?

The subsidies would facilitate purchases for both individuals and companies, especially delivery businesses, where electric bicycles are becoming dominant. Acting now could revitalize a market that already exceeds one million annual sales in Spain.

How does the delay affect sustainable mobility?

This blockage limits the implementation of essential sustainable mobility measures necessary to reduce emissions and decongest cities. The sector regrets that the General Secretariat for Sustainable Mobility keeps the subsidies on hold.

What does the bicycle sector say about this broken promise?

Who leads the claim to the Government?

AMBE (Association of Bicycle Brands of Spain) is the main voice demanding the Government activate the subsidies. Jesús Freire, Secretary General of AMBE, points out that the paralysis creates uncertainty and harms business and commercial planning.

How has the sale of electric bicycles evolved in recent years?

Over the last eleven years, sales of electric bicycles have multiplied by sixteen, becoming the best-selling electric vehicle in Spain. In 2025, more than 20% of bicycles sold were electric.

What are the details and future of the pending subsidies?

What amount is allocated to these subsidies?

The Government announced a budget of 40 million euros to promote bicycle use. Of this, 20 million was intended to subsidize the purchase of pedal-assist bicycles for both individuals and companies.

When are the subsidies expected to be deployed?

Despite the announcement nearly two years ago, the subsidies remain blocked and without a clear schedule. Experts and companies urge the Government to accelerate the process to avoid losing the sector’s growth momentum.

With more than one million bicycles sold in 2025 and sustained growth, the effective implementation of these subsidies could be the boost needed to drive sustainable mobility in Spain. Right now, their absence only generates frustration and uncertainty.

The debate is not only economic but about how we want to move tomorrow. Electric bicycles have a key role in this transformation, but only if promises are turned into real actions.