Generous subsidies

The run on e-bikes & co. continues – making it cheaper

There is also a substantial subsidy from the state for cargo bikes, with or without a motor.(Bild: pikselstock - stock.adobe.com)

The mild weather and early Easter have boosted bike sales considerably. The bike segment already accounts for around two thirds of sports retailers' annual turnover of 2.3 billion euros. The trend is still rising - this is also due to the generous subsidies.

As many as 39 percent of Austrians get on their bikes several times a week in spring and summer. The trend is very clear: (almost) nothing works without electricity.