Ritmic in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Local Partners and Support for Electric Bikes
Ritmic partners with electric-bike specialists in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to guide you toward mobility solutions suited to your needs. Try our compact, longtail, or two-seater bikes free of charge, get advice on purchasing or servicing your Yuvy, Solo, Duo, or Jumbo: our retailers support you throughout every stage of your project. Discover the sales outlets and available grants below.
Our partner stores en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Allier (03)
- Vichy: Cycles et Cie
Ardèche (07)
- Saint-Péray / Valence: Cyclable Valence
Haute-Loire (43)
- Le Puy-en-Velay: Moby Swag Puy-en-Velay
Isère (38)
Loire (42)
- Roanne: Moby Swag Roanne
- Saint-Étienne: Cyclable Saint-Étienne
Puy-de-Dôme (63)
- Clermont-Ferrand: Cyclable Clermont
Rhône (69)
- Champagne-au-Mont-d’Or: Cyclable Champagne
- Lyon: Cyclable Lyon 4, Cyclable Lyon 7
Savoie (73)
- Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré / Chambéry: Troc Sport Chambéry
Haute-Savoie (74)
- Annecy: Cyclable Annecy, Troc Sport Annecy
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes grants for buying an electric bicycle
1. Grants available in Grenoble
As part of their commitment to sustainable mobility, the Syndicat Mixte des Mobilités de l’Aire Grenobloise (SMMAG) and Grenoble Alpes Métropole offer financial assistance for the purchase of bicycles, whether conventional or electric-assist. This program, in effect until the end of September 2026, aims to encourage residents to adopt more environmentally friendly modes of transportation.
The amounts of the grants vary depending on the type of bicycle and the applicant’s reference taxable income per share (RFRPP). Here is an overview of the grants available:
| Bicycle type | Minimum / maximum purchase price | Taxable income ≤ €6,358 or disability | Taxable income between €6,359 – €14,089 | Taxable income between €14,090 – €22,983 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New conventional bicycle | 200 € / 1 500 € | 150 € | 120 € | 90 € |
| Used conventional bicycle | 30 € / - | 120 € | 90 € | 45 € |
| E-bike (new or used) | 1 000 € / 4 000 € | 750 € | 600 € | 450 € |
| Cargo / adapted bicycle without assistance | 800 € / 3 000 € | 600 € | 450 € | 300 € |
| Cargo / adapted bicycle with assistance | 1 000 € / 6 000 € | 1 500 € | 1 200 € | 900 € |
2. Requirements to meet
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You must reside in the Grenoble Alpes Métropole or Grésivaudan area.
- You must have a reference taxable income per household share (RFRPP) below €22,983, or hold a “disability” or “priority” Mobility Inclusion Card (CMI), with no income requirement.
The following are not eligible: mountain bikes, road bikes, electric-assist bicycles with lead-acid batteries, and bicycles whose assistance exceeds 25 km/h.
3. Steps to receive the assistance
- Obtain a quote from a partner bicycle retailer.
- Submit the application online at aidevelo.mobilites-m.fr or visit a mobility agency (Grenoble or Crolles).
- Wait for the application to be approved: if complete, a purchase voucher valid for 30 days will be issued.
- Return to the bicycle retailer with this voucher to complete the purchase.
1. Assistance available in Saint-Étienne
Since the beginning of 2025, Saint-Étienne Métropole has encouraged the purchase of new electric-assist bicycles by offering a subsidy of up to €200, subject to available funds. This initiative aims to promote more environmentally friendly modes of transportation in everyday life.
| Bicycle type | Grant amount | Main requirements |
|---|---|---|
| New electric-assist bicycle | Up to €200 | Purchase made on or after January 1, 2025; electric-assist bicycle compliant with the NF EN 15194 standard |
Note: Only one grant is awarded per household.
2. Eligibility requirements
To qualify for this subsidy, the following criteria must be met:
- You must reside in one of the municipalities of Saint-Étienne Métropole.
- You must have purchased a new electric-assist bicycle after January 1, 2025, compliant with the NF EN 15194 standard.
- You must not have received similar assistance between 2016 and 2024.
- Do not resell the bicycle within three years of purchase.
3. How to apply
You must compile a complete application including the following documents (PDF format):
- A valid identity document (front and back).
- The 2024 tax notice (for 2023 income), indicating the reference taxable income and the number of household shares.
- The bicycle invoice, dated on or after January 1, 2025, and issued in the applicant’s name.
- The bicycle’s certificate of conformity with the NF EN 15194 standard.
- Proof of address dated within the last three months, bearing the same name and address as on the invoice.
- A bank account details statement (RIB).
- A declaration on honor, to be completed and signed online.
The application form is available online on the Saint-Étienne Métropole website. You have one month to provide the supporting documents requested by the local authority.