Swapfiets announces e-bikes now available via Cycle to Work scheme

Swapfiets, has announced its range of e-bikes are now available via the Cycle to Work scheme.

The new partnership means that customers can use the government backed scheme, to help them finance their Swapfiets subscription, potentially saving them up to 42% on the cost of their bike and accessories.

For interested Londoners, their Swapfiets e-bike subscription will be handled via the Cycle to Work scheme for the first six months.

After this period, users can request a further six months certificate via Cycle to Work, or keep their existing Swapfiets subscription and directly pay via the payment method of their choice.

To sign up, visit the Cycle to Work scheme website and follow the instructions.

The Cycle to Work scheme team will guide users through the process and answer any questions.

The process starts by picking a package that suits, and utilising the online calculator to check how much can be saved

The applicants employer will review the application.

Pay for the Cyclescheme package and then the user will be sent an eCertificate and which can be exchanged in-store or online.

When the hire agreement and salary sacrifice ends, users can keep the Cyclescheme package by making a small additional payment

Richard Burger, co-founder and director of sustainability at Swapfiets, said: “As a company, our brand is always endeavouring to make cycling more accessible for people from all walks of life and we know that from a cost-of-living point of view, commuting in big cities poses its own set of challenges.

“Now that our range of e-bikes are available for people to sign up via the Cycle to Work scheme, we’re proud to offer Londoners an affordable, healthy and environmentally sound way to get around the city.

“With maintenance and theft replacement included in the monthly fee, Swapfiets takes care of everything so you can enjoy the ride”.

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Swapfiets e-bike models available via the Cycle to Work scheme

Power 1 E-bike
From £27.50 per month (*with 42% tax saving applied)
Gears: Single speed
Speed: 25 km/h
Range (max.): 80 km
Battery: Charged in 4 hours

Power 7 E-bike
From £33.60 per month (*with 42% tax saving applied)
Gears: 7 gears
Speed: 25 km/h
Range (max.): 100 km
Battery: Charged in 7.5 hours

For more information, or to take a bike on a test ride, visit www.swapfiets.co.uk