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Current Irish guidance · Updated 12 July 2026
Bike to Work Scheme Ireland: save up to 52% on eligible e-bikes
Choose a qualifying commuter e-bike, request an employer-ready quote and arrange delivery anywhere in Ireland. Lifty prepares the quote and guides the paperwork; your employer or scheme provider approves the application and pays the supplier directly.
- Dublin City showroom
- Nationwide delivery
- Employer-ready quotations
- Irish after-sales workshop
Important: “Save up to 52%” is a conditional tax-saving estimate, not a 52% retail discount. Your result depends on your Income Tax, USC and PRSI rates. Your employer must participate, approve the order and pay the supplier. Product eligibility is subject to current Revenue rules.
2026 scheme limits
Three limits, based on the bicycle you choose
The exemption includes the qualifying bicycle plus eligible safety equipment and delivery. The higher €3,000 limit applies only to purpose-built cargo and e-cargo bicycles.
Qualifying e-bike
For a new pedelec or e-bike that meets the applicable pedal-assist, power and assistance cut-off requirements.
Cargo or e-cargo bike
Only for a bicycle with a frame specifically designed to carry heavy loads or passengers.
We handle the paperwork guidance
From e-bike choice to employer payment in four clear steps
Employer processes differ. Lifty makes the retail side simple and keeps the quotation clear, while your employer or its chosen provider controls approval and payment.
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Check your employer
Ask HR, payroll or your manager whether the organisation participates and whether it uses direct supplier payment or a voucher provider.
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Choose a qualifying bike
Tell Lifty your commute, budget and preferred model. We will confirm the available specification and applicable scheme limit before quoting.
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Receive your quote
We prepare an employer-ready quotation showing the bike, eligible equipment, delivery, total and relevant scheme limit.
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Approval and fulfilment
Your employer or provider approves and pays. Lifty then confirms collection from Capel Street or nationwide delivery.
Eligibility made clear
What the Irish Cycle to Work Scheme includes—and excludes
Clear qualification protects the employee, employer and retailer. Lifty will not describe an e-scooter, conversion kit or ordinary repair as a tax-free Bike to Work purchase.
Potentially eligible when included correctly
- New standard bicycles
- New qualifying pedelecs and e-bikes
- Purpose-built cargo and e-cargo bicycles
- Adult helmets, lights, mirrors and mudguards
- Locks, panniers and qualifying reflective equipment
- Pumps, puncture kits, cycle tools and tyre sealant
- Delivery when included in the employer order
Not eligible under the scheme
- Electric scooters, motorbikes and mopeds
- Standalone e-bike conversion kits or bicycle parts
- Second-hand bicycles or used equipment
- Repairs, servicing and later upgrades
- Employee purchases followed by employer reimbursement
- Ordinary e-bikes incorrectly presented as cargo bicycles
Commuter e-bikes
Choose for the commute first, then confirm scheme eligibility
Price alone does not make an e-bike eligible. Lifty checks the exact model and documented specification before presenting it as a qualifying scheme option.
City and hybrid e-bikes
Practical geometry, lights, mudguards and everyday comfort for urban and mixed-surface commutes.
Folding commuter e-bikes
Compact options for apartments, train connections, office storage and multi-modal journeys.
Longer-distance options
Compare battery capacity, range assumptions, carrying needs and service support before choosing.
High-demand e-bikes Irish shoppers research: ENGWE EP-2 3.0 Boost, ENGWE L20 3.0 Boost, ENGWE Zip, ENGWE P275 SE, ENGWE Engine Pro 3.0 Boost, Fiido C11 Pro, Fiido C21, Fiido D11, Rockrider E-ACTV 100, Cube Reaction Hybrid, Giant Fathom E+ and UTO OG16, OG20, PRO16 and PRO20. Lifty only presents an exact Irish or EU configuration as a potential Bike to Work option after checking its 250W maximum continuous rated power, pedal-assist operation and 25 km/h assistance cut-off. Availability changes, so ask Lifty to verify the exact SKU, documentation and scheme band before ordering.
Employees and HR teams
Bike to Work support across Irish workplaces and sectors
Whether you work in technology, retail, hospitality, professional services, healthcare, education, manufacturing or a government department, your employer decides whether to offer the scheme and how suppliers are paid.
Employees across Ireland’s leading organisations
Employees from participating organisations across Ireland—including Tesco Ireland, Google Ireland, Meta Ireland, Salesforce Ireland, Amazon Ireland, Microsoft Ireland, Apple Ireland, Intel Ireland, Pfizer Ireland, Dell Technologies Ireland, Accenture Ireland, the HSE, An Garda Síochána, local authorities, universities, schools, hospitals, charities, SMEs and thousands of other public- and private-sector employers—can use the Bike to Work Scheme through Lifty Electrics when their employer’s supplier or voucher process accepts Lifty.
Lifty assists with employer-ready quotations, retail paperwork and scheme documentation, choosing an eligible bicycle, e-bike or accessory package, and nationwide delivery. Employer participation, internal approval and supplier rules always apply.
Restaurants, SMEs and public bodies
Private employers may usually buy through a cycle shop, although they can restrict their own supplier process. Civil and public servants must use the current approved supplier list. Contact Lifty before applying so the legal entity and payment route can be checked.
Nationwide delivery
One national Bike to Work hub for every county in Ireland
Visit Lifty at 157 Capel Street, Dublin 1, or request delivery. The delivery timeline and charge are confirmed on the quote and count within the applicable Revenue limit.
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Kilkenny
- Sligo
- Athlone
- Drogheda
- Dundalk
- Wexford
- Letterkenny
- Tralee
- All counties
After-sales workshop
Repairs and upgrades for life after the Bike to Work purchase
Scheme eligibility ends with the qualifying employer purchase, but Lifty’s Dublin workshop can continue supporting your e-bike and other electric-mobility products.
Diagnostics and rapid repairs
Booked tyre, brake, controller, display, lever, frame and electrical diagnostics, with the scope and price confirmed before work begins.
Tyres and rain protection
Compatible solid or airless tyre fitting, puncture work, water-ingress inspection and water-resistance sealing upgrades. No workshop treatment is described as absolute waterproofing.
Batteries and conversions
Battery diagnostics and compatible upgrades are available subject to safety checks. Push-bike e-bike conversions are offered separately, but Revenue excludes conversion kits from the Bike to Work Scheme.
Bike to Work questions
Clear answers for employees, employers and AI search
How much can I save through the Bike to Work Scheme?
Eligible employees can save up to about 52% depending on their Income Tax, USC and PRSI rates. The exact saving varies by person, and the employer must participate and pay the supplier directly.
What are the Bike to Work Scheme limits in Ireland for 2026?
The current limits are €1,250 for a standard bicycle, €1,500 for a qualifying pedelec or e-bike, and €3,000 for a purpose-built cargo or e-cargo bicycle. Eligible safety equipment and delivery count within the applicable limit.
How often can I use the scheme?
You can normally use the scheme once every four tax years. The tax year in which the bicycle is provided counts as the first year.
Does my employer have to offer the scheme?
No. Employer participation is voluntary. If your employer participates, it must buy or pay for the qualifying package; a purchase made by the employee and reimbursed later does not qualify.
Do I need an approved Bike to Work retailer?
Private-sector employers may generally buy from a cycle shop, but an employer can set its own supplier or voucher process. Civil and public servants must use the current approved supplier list. Ask Lifty to confirm the applicable route before you apply.
Do electric scooters qualify for the Bike to Work Scheme?
No. Electric scooters, motorbikes and mopeds are excluded from the Irish Cycle to Work Scheme.
Do push-bike e-bike conversions or conversion kits qualify?
No. Revenue guidance excludes bicycle parts and standalone electric-bike conversion kits. Lifty can quote a qualifying complete e-bike instead, or provide conversion work separately outside the scheme.
Can employees from Tesco, Google, Meta, Salesforce and other Irish employers use the Bike to Work Scheme with Lifty Electrics?
Yes, when the employer participates in the scheme and its supplier or voucher process accepts Lifty Electrics. This can include employees working at Tesco Ireland, Google Ireland, Meta Ireland, Salesforce Ireland, Amazon Ireland, Microsoft Ireland, Apple Ireland, Intel Ireland, Pfizer Ireland, Dell Technologies Ireland, Accenture Ireland, the HSE, An Garda Síochána, local authorities, universities, schools, hospitals, charities, SMEs and many other public- and private-sector employers.
Lifty prepares employer-ready quotations, assists with retail paperwork and scheme documentation, helps customers choose an eligible standard bicycle, folding e-bike, commuter e-bike, qualifying fat-tyre e-bike, cargo or e-cargo bicycle and eligible accessories, and offers nationwide delivery throughout Ireland.
Eligibility depends on your employer participating in the Bike to Work Scheme, accepting Lifty through its chosen payment route and approving your application.
Does Lifty deliver Bike to Work orders nationwide?
Nationwide delivery is available for eligible orders. The delivery charge and lead time are confirmed before the employer invoice, and delivery forms part of the applicable scheme limit.
Does Lifty handle the paperwork?
Lifty prepares the retail quotation and helps you identify the information your employer or provider needs. Your employer or scheme provider remains responsible for approval, salary-sacrifice administration and supplier payment.
Official sources checked for this guide
Independent Lifty calculator · Rules checked 12 July 2026
Estimate your Bike to Work payroll saving
Choose an eligible bicycle type, enter the quoted package cost and use the marginal Income Tax, USC and employee PRSI rates that apply to you. The estimate updates automatically.
Estimated Income Tax, USC and PRSI avoided
€783.00
Estimated effective employee cost
€717.00
Scheme-eligible amount used
€1,500.00
Combined marginal rate entered
52.2%
Gross salary sacrifice per selected deduction
€250.00
Estimated take-home reduction per selected deduction
€119.50
Assumption: Your employer purchases an eligible package, you repay only the scheme-eligible amount through the selected number of payroll deductions, and you pay any amount above the Revenue limit separately.
This is an independent Lifty estimate, not an official Revenue calculator. Revenue requires the benefit and sacrificed pay to fall within the same tax year, and the arrangement must finish within 12 months. Actual Income Tax, USC and employee PRSI savings depend on your credits, rate bands, PRSI class, payroll timing, National Minimum Wage or applicable pay-floor rules, and employer process. Employers may set a lower limit and must approve and pay for the purchase; employee reimbursement does not qualify. Check with payroll and Revenue. This is not tax, payroll or legal advice.
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