Tokyo's Electric Assist Bicycle Purchase Subsidy: Up to 50,000 yen for families with children
"Electric assist bicycles are convenient, but I'm worried about the price..." Here's some good news for people like you! Some municipalities in Tokyo are implementing a system that subsidizes the purchase cost of an electric assist bicycle by up to 50,000 yen. This is a chance to obtain a safe and comfortable means of transportation at a low cost, especially for families with children and those who use it for commuting to work or school.
For example, Katsushika Ward subsidizes half the cost of purchasing an electric-assist bicycle (up to 50,000 yen) for families with two or more preschool children. Many of my friends have told me that they used the subsidy to purchase one, and awareness of the system is growing.
Tokyo Katsushika Ward Electric Assist Bicycle Purchase Subsidy
| Eligibility | content | term |
|---|---|---|
| place of residence | Lives in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo | Until March 31, 2025 |
| Family situation | Raising two or more preschool children | |
| Subsidy amount | 50% of the purchase cost (up to 50,000 yen) *Applicable vehicles: New electric-assisted bicycles with the BAA mark |
Other major grants
| Grant Name | Eligibility | Subsidy details | remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet purchase subsidy (Suginami Ward) | Residents who participated in the seminar | 5,000 yen purchase voucher | Demand participation “Helmet usage promotion seminar” |
| Migration Support Fund (Niigata Prefecture) | Migration from big cities to rural areas | Single: 600,000 yen Family: 1 million yen + 1 million yen for each child | You need to submit a relocation plan |
| Electric Assist Bicycle Subsidy | Nationwide | National subsidy of 780,000 yen + Tokyo Metropolitan Government subsidy of 700,000 yen | Example: Nissan Leaf total reduction of 1.52 million yen |
Important Tips
- 10 days left until the application deadline for Katsushika Ward subsidies (Deadline March 31, 2025)
- Some local policies have income limits (such as resident tax exemptions).
- For the most up-to-date and detailed information, we recommend checking the local government's website or dedicated application form.
[Subsidy systems of other local governments]
Within Tokyo, Katsushika Ward is a representative example of subsidies for electric assist bicycles themselves, but there are many municipalities that also offer subsidies for purchasing helmets.