E-bikes are booming in Austria: Sales are blown up records!

E-bikes are booming in Austria: Sales are blown up records!

e-bikes enjoy growing popularity in Austria, which is reflected in the sale. According to data from vienna.at , the proportion of e-bikes on the total sold bicycles rose to impressive 57 percent last year. Before Coronapandemia, e-bikes made up only a third of the sales. This development is not least due to targeted subsidies such as support for off -road bicycles. Norbert Bisko, managing director of "Bikestore.cc", emphasizes that there was an increased demand for e-bikes, especially during the Corona period. These vehicles are now not only used for leisure purposes, but also as a means of transport and in sports.

In addition, Austria has exponential growth in the use of company bicycles. The VSSÖ survey shows that the proportion of people with an ongoing company bike contract has been in the event since 2022. Employers can acquire bicycles, in particular e-bikes, free of charge, which significantly reduces the costs for employees, since they are usually financed through salary deductions. These regulations enable users to save over 30 percent of the costs.

service bike leasing and tax advantages

In the context of e-bike use, the topic of service leasing is becoming increasingly important. According to haufe.de , employers support this practice through tax-favored regulations. E-bike leasing usually takes place via salary conversion. However, some tax aspects must be taken into account, since the transfer of a company bike can generally be taxable wages. Under certain conditions, tax -free use is possible.

The specialty in the leasing of e-bikes is in the regulation regarding private use. When providing an e-bike, the monetary advantage is calculated based on the list price, which is important for users. In addition, there has been a tax-free way since 2023 to charge e-bikes to the employer, which applies by the end of 2030. In contrast, refunds for charging at home are generally taxable.

market development and international comparison

Although the total number of bicycles sold in Austria has decreased since the climax of Coronapandemia, the e-bike market remains robust. Similarly, the market in Germany shows that around 2.1 million e-bikes were sold in 2023. The majority of e-bike users in Germany live in rural areas, a trend that can also be observed in Austria. In addition, five out of 100 citizens have an e-bike in rural regions, while the number in large cities is only eight percent.

according to Statista The stock of e-bikes in Germany is growing continuously. In 2023, this amounted to around 11 million. The average price of an e-bike is currently around 2,950 euros, in contrast to conventional bicycles, which are around 470 euros. This price structure and the increasing popularity of e-bikes illustrate the growing appreciation for this modern means of transportation.

In summary, it can be said that in international comparison in the subject of bicycle leasing and using e-bikes, Austria still has catching up to do, while the demand for these means of transport is growing steadily. In the future, innovative grants and employer initiatives could give this trend further buoyancy.