Ritmic in Montpellier: partner stores and support for electric bikes
Are you in Montpellier and looking to test a Ritmic electric bike? Good news: our local partners welcome you for free trials, purchase advice, and reliable maintenance follow-up. Compact cargo bike, longtail, or two-seater, our Yuvy and Ritmic models are available for testing at several partner locations in the Montpellier area.
Find below the partners who support you and the available subsidies.
Partner stores in Montpellier
Bike purchase aids in Montpellier
Montpellier Méditerranée Metropolis strengthens its commitment to sustainable mobility by offering various financial aids for the acquisition, adaptation, or maintenance of bikes. These programs are aimed at both individuals and professionals, with specific conditions.
1. Main subsidies offered
| Type of aid | Target audience | Aid amount | Main conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of new electric cargo bike | Professionals | Up to €1,000 (max 50% of purchase price) | Purchase from a local store, only one aid per person |
| Purchase of adapted e-bike (handi-bike) | Disabled individuals | 500 € | Have received the Department's Handi-bike check |
| Purchase of used e-bike or electrification kit | Individuals | Up to €200 (max 50%) | Local purchase, >18 years, bike non-resalable for 3 years |
| Bike repair | Individuals | Up to €30 (max 50%) | Repair at local shop, no procedure required |
At Ritmic, the Yuvy, Solo, Duo, and Jumbo are electric-assist cargo bikes.
2. Conditions to meet
For individuals:
- Reside in one of the Montpellier Méditerranée Metropolis municipalities.
- Be over 18 years old (or have a legal representative if over 16).
- Provide an invoice dated after the program's launch.
- Commit not to resell the bike for a specified period (usually three years).
For professionals:
- Conduct business within the metropolis.
- Make the purchase in a local store.
- Provide a valid Kbis extract or employment contract with a local address.
- Only one aid is granted per professional.
3. How to apply?
Procedures vary depending on the type of aid:
For professionals (electric cargo bike):
- Purchase a cargo bike from a store located in the metropolis.
- Gather the required documents: Kbis extract or employment contract, invoice, proof of address.
- Submit the request via the official Metropolis website.
For individuals:
- Adapted bike (€500): The request is made through the Department's Handi-bike program. The Metropolis relies on this instruction to grant the aid.
- Used e-bike / electrification kit (€200): Fill out the online form attaching the invoice, proof of age, and proof of residence.
- Repair (€30): No procedure is necessary. The aid is applied directly at partner repair shops.