Vendor directory

Every participating shop. Call ahead to check stock; the rebate only works in person.

Where to buy

28 shops

AlamedaAlameda Bicycle1522 Park St, Alameda(510) 522-0070
  • Mon 2:30–6p
  • Tue–Sun 11a–6p
info@alamedabicycle.comShop website
AlamedaCycle City1433 High St, Alameda(510) 521-2872
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Sat 10:30a–6p
  • Closed Sun
info@cyclecityusa.comShop website
BerkeleyAdaptive Cycles1 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley(510) 497-1828
  • By appointment
greg@adaptivecycles.comShop website
BerkeleyBlue Heron Bikes1306 Gilman St, Berkeley(510) 524-1937
  • Mon–Sat 9a–6p
  • Closed Sun
service@blueheronbikesberkeley.comShop website
BerkeleyMike's Bikes of Berkeley1824 University Ave, Berkeley(510) 845-2453
  • Mon–Sat 10a–6p
  • Sun 10a–5p
info@mikesbikes.comShop website
BerkeleySports Basement Berkeley2727 Milvia St, Berkeley(510) 984-3907
  • Mon–Fri 11a–8p
  • Sat–Sun 10a–7p
friends@sportsbasement.comShop website
BerkeleyStay True Cycles2116 Vine St, Berkeley(510) 725-6281
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Sat 12–7p
  • Closed Sun
Email via contact formShop website
BerkeleyTrek Bicycle Berkeley1045 Ashby Ave, Berkeley(510) 370-2890
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Fri 11a–6p
  • Sat 10a–6p
  • Sun 12–5p
Shop website
Castro ValleyCastro Valley Cyclery20515 Stanton Ave, Castro Valley(510) 538-1878
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Fri 12:30–5p
  • Sat 10a–4p
  • Closed Sun
Castro ValleyTrek Bicycle Castro Valley3318 Village Drive, Castro Valley(510) 881-5000
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Fri 11a–6p
  • Sat 10a–6p
  • Sun 12–5p
Shop website
DublinDublin Cyclery7001 Dublin Blvd, Dublin(925) 828-8676
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue 10a–4p
  • Wed–Fri 9:30a–5:30p
  • Sat 10a–4p
  • Sun 11a–3p
info@dublincyclery.comShop website
DublinElectric Bike Center6894 Village Parkway, Dublin(925) 230-8178
  • Daily 10:30a–6p
sales@electricbikeca.comShop website
DublinTrek Bicycle Dublin7222 San Ramon Road, Dublin(925) 829-4310
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Fri 11a–6p
  • Sat 10a–6p
  • Sun 12–5p
Shop website
FremontEbikes2U46701 Fremont Blvd Unit B, Fremont(510) 883-3909
  • Mon–Fri 9a–5p
  • Closed Sat, Sun
info@ebikes2u.comShop website
FremontNiles Bicycles161 I Street, Fremont(510) 565-1111
  • Closed Mon, Tue
  • Wed–Sat 12–6p
  • Sun 11a–3p
nilesbicycles@gmail.comShop website
FremontThe Bicycle Garage5006 Mowry Ave, Fremont(510) 795-9622
  • Mon 10a–7p
  • Closed Tue
  • Wed–Fri 10a–7p
  • Sat 10a–6p
  • Sun 11a–5p
velocipedesf@gmail.comShop website
HaywardCyclepath22510 Foothill Blvd, Hayward(510) 881-5177
  • Mon–Fri 10a–5p
  • Sat 10a–4p
  • Closed Sun
info@cyclepathhayward.comShop website
LivermorePedego Electric Bikes Livermore4590 Tesla Road, Livermore(925) 800-5330
  • Closed Tue, Wed
  • Thu–Mon 11a–5p
contact@pedegolivermore.comShop website
LivermoreTrek Bicycle Livermore2752 First Street, Livermore(925) 455-8090
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Fri 11a–6p
  • Sat 10a–6p
  • Sun 12–5p
Shop website
OaklandLaurel Cyclery3715 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland(510) 328-1158
  • Mon–Fri 11a–6p
  • Sat 10a–4p
  • Closed Sun
laurelcyclery@gmail.comShop website
OaklandRhythm Bikes6112 La Salle Ave, Oakland(510) 339-2953
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Fri 11a–6p
  • Sat 10a–5p
  • Closed Sun
rhythm@rhythmbikes.comShop website
OaklandThe New Wheel1446 Leimert Blvd, Oakland(415) 524-7362
  • Closed Mon, Tue
  • Wed–Sat 11a–6p
  • Sun 11a–5p
info@newwheel.netShop website
OaklandTip Top Bike Shop4800 Telegraph Ave A, Oakland(510) 444-4148
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Fri 11a–6p
  • Sat–Sun 12–5p
top@tiptopbikeshop.comShop website
OaklandTrek Bicycle Oakland3530 Grand Avenue, Oakland(510) 570-3885
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Fri 11a–6p
  • Sat 10a–6p
  • Closed Sun
Shop website
OaklandUptown BART Bike Station1775 Broadway, Oakland(510) 858-7555
  • Mon–Fri 7a–7p
  • Closed Sat, Sun
uptown@bikehub.comShop website
PleasantonMike's Bikes of Pleasanton6754 Bernal Ave, Suite 710, Pleasanton(925) 223-8267
  • Mon–Sat 10a–6p
  • Sun 10a–5p
info@mikesbikes.comShop website
StocktonRobby's Bicycles7931 Thornton Rd, Stockton(209) 951-4371
  • Mon–Fri 11a–5p
  • Sat 12–5p
  • Sun 12–4p
Email via contact formShop website
TracyTracy Cyclery2217 N Tracy Blvd, Tracy(209) 640-9380
  • Closed Mon
  • Tue–Fri 10a–6p
  • Sat 10a–5p
  • Closed Sun

How to choose an e-bike

A quick read based on Ava's buying guide.

The three classes

Every US e-bike is one of three classes. You'll see it on each card.

Class 1Pedal assist, up to 20 mph

The motor helps only while you pedal. The easiest place to start.

Class 2Pedal assist plus throttle, up to 20 mph

A throttle gets you moving without pedaling. Handy from a stop or with a load.

Class 3Pedal assist, up to 28 mph

The fastest legal class. No throttle in California, and not allowed on bike-only off-road trails.

The three types on this list

Standard · $400 offCity and commuter

Light, upright and easy to handle. Right for most riders who don't haul a lot.

Cargo · $900 offBuilt to carry

Room for kids, groceries or tools, with stronger motors. Bigger and heavier.

Adaptive · $900 offFor mobility needs

Trikes, recumbents, tandems and options for wheelchair users. Wider than most bikes.

What's on the spec sheet

Motor
Hub motors sit in the wheel and feel like a tailwind. Mid-drive motors sit at the pedals and feel more natural on hills.
Torque (Nm)
Pulling power. More torque helps with hills and heavy loads.
Battery (Wh)
More watt-hours means more miles, but a heavier bike. A full charge takes 1 to 5 hours.
Charging safely
Use the charger that came with the bike, plugged straight into the wall. Don't leave it charging for days.
Max load
The most weight the bike can carry, including you.

Ask yourself first

  • Am I replacing a daily car trip?
  • Will I take it on a bus or train?
  • How far will I ride each day?
  • What will I carry: a laptop, kids, groceries, tools?
  • Who will handle maintenance?
  • Would a step-through frame or a third wheel help?

Then compare on

  • Power: enough for your hills and loads.
  • Fit: frame size, seat and handlebars. Test ride if you can.
  • Weight: one you can lift and move yourself.
  • Range: your normal day, with room to spare.
  • Accessories: racks, fenders, lights, phone mount.
  • Service: a local shop you trust for repairs.

How the rebate works

How much you get

Cargo and adaptive e-bikes
Regular rebate
$900 off
If you qualify by income
$1,500 off
Standard e-bikes
Regular rebate
$400 off
If you qualify by income
$1,000 off

You qualify by income if you're enrolled in CARE or FERA (PG&E) or EAP (Alameda Municipal Power). You also get up to $250 for a helmet, lock and lights.

Who can apply

How to get it

  1. Apply on Ava's Bike Electric page.
  2. Ava holds a random drawing each month. You're entered in three.
  3. If you're picked, Ava emails you a rebate code.
  4. Use it in person at a participating shop within 60 days.

Good to know

Source: Ava Community Energy, checked October 29, 2026.