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EV and E-Bike Discounts Now Available Through

March 31st! Plus Attend Free EVents to Learn More.

We are happy to share that our e-Bike partner, Palo Alto Bicycles, is extending discounts through the end of the month! With savings up to $1,000 or 40% off select models, now is a great time to buy an e-Bike and replace those short driving trips with e-Bike rides.


Sign up now and Palo Alto Bicycles will contact you with program information. Also, drop by Palo Alto Bicycles for a free test ride!


E-Bike Discount

Thanks to our partnership with Ride and Drive Clean, we are offering limited-time savings on both EVs and e-Bikes this month. Electric cars featured in our EV Discount Campaign are the BMW i4 eDrive35, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Volkswagen ID.4 Pro/ProS. All three models are offered at below MSRP.


Inventory is limited, so sign up today! Our partner, Cartelligent, a car leasing and buying service, will help you find the model that works best for you.

EV Discount

Upcoming Events and Workshops

EV Expo at the California Avenue Farmers' Market


Sunday, March 26, 2023

9:30 AM - Noon

321 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306


Come meet your electric future at this fun and informative EV expo. Acterra's EV owner-volunteers will provide their EVs for viewing and exploring, and be available to answer your EV questions regarding their electric cars and ownership experience.

Register Here

EVs for Backup Power


Tuesday, March 28, 2023

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Online Webinar


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.

Register Here

Financial Incentives Clinic


Wednesday, April 5, 2023

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Online Webinar


Think you can’t afford an EV? Think again! Learn about the many financial assistance programs available to income-qualifying residents, including the Clean Cars for All grant, Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, and county-specific programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Afterwards, attendees may request a free consultation in a post-event survey for additional guidance in identifying the programs for which they qualify.

Register Here

E-Bikes and EVs in the Park


Saturday, April 15, 2023

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mitchell Park (next to Pickleball Courts)

600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303


Rad Power Bikes will provide numerous models for test riding, including city/commuter bikes, cargo/utility bikes, folding bikes, and off-road bikes. Kid seats will be provided for pint-sized passengers! Solo riders must be 16 or older and attend with an adult.


Acterra's E-bike Ambassadors will also be available to show you specific features of their own e-bikes and explain how e-bikes work, the various types of e-bikes, and which models might be the best fit for you.



PLUS! View a variety of electric vehicles that represent the hottest, fastest, coolest, and most-fun-to-drive vehicles on the road today. Examine the vehicles inside and out, check out the passenger and cargo space, sit behind the wheel, and ask the owners questions about their specific models. Note: these vehicles are provided by Acterra's EV Ambassadors for viewing only (no test drives).

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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