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Ready to Electrify Your Ride? Coming Soon: Two Great Opportunities to Get Discounts on the Purchase of an E-Bike and/or Electric Car!

Thinking about an e-Bike?


The City of Palo Alto Utilities and Ride and Drive Clean are proud to offer an E-Bike Discount Campaign! This first-come, first-served, limited-time discount offer will be available March 1, 2023 through March 22, 2023 at Palo Alto Bicycles.


  • Up to $1,000 or 40% off select models
  • In-store gift card for 10% off the value of any full-priced e-Bike (gift card may be used on accessories at time of purchase or at a later date; not applicable on/in replacement of sales tax)
  • Free lifetime basic tune-up adjustments for e-Bike purchased during the campaign
  • Limited sizes and quantities


To sign up, please visit Ride and Drive Clean’s E-Bike Discount Campaign.

If you are considering to join the 1 in 5 Palo Alto households who have already made the switch to an electric car, then this is a great time to take advantage of the City’s limited-time EV Discount Campaign!


The City of Palo Alto Utilities and Ride and Drive Clean have partnered with Cartelligent to offer select models of new battery electric cars at below-market prices during the month of March. This EV Discount Campaign is a first-come, first-served program with limited inventory.


To learn more, please visit Ride and Drive Clean’s EV Discount Campaign.

Upcoming Workshops and Events

E-Bike 101 Webinars


Not sure if an e-Bike is right for you? Want to learn more about the technology, the categories of bikes, and best practices for getting around safely? This introductory level webinar on e-Bikes is the perfect opportunity to get answers to all of your e-Bike questions. You can also learn about the E-Bike Discount Campaign happening in Palo Alto in March!


Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (PST) via Zoom

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (PST) via Zoom


Register Here!

Spring Family Day and Arbor Week Celebration


Join the Palo Alto Art Center in celebrating Arbor Day and the new exhibition, Under Water! This free event will be filled with hands-on art activities regarding water conservation, the connection between trees and water, and clean oceans. Activities are designed for ages 5 through adult.


Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (PST)


Palo Alto Art Center (1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303)

EVs for Backup Power Webinar


Did you know that you can power up your home with an EV during a power outage? Join EV experts to learn how EVs can power up all things electric, from your cell phone to your entire home, and act as a battery on wheels when you’re on the road. We’ll share simple solutions for all EV drivers, showcase EVs with bidirectional batteries, and discuss current and future energy management solutions.


Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (PST) via Zoom


Register Here!

To learn more about EVs and e-Bike programs and resources in Palo Alto, visit us at cityofpaloalto.org/EV.

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