Workride - Choose any bike electric bike e-bike or scooter and save through tax exemption cycle to work scheme

Choose any ride.

That’s right! You can can choose any ride that best suits your commuting needs.

Check out the details below to get up to speed with what rides are eligible for the WorkRide benefit scheme. This guide is in-line with the guidance and regulations from the NZ Government, IRD, and Waka Kotahi.

  • Any bike that is suited for your commuting needs.

  • Any electric bike that the combined maximum power output of the electric auxiliary propulsion motors does not exceed 300 Watts, and is best suited for your commuting needs.

    https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/vehicle-types/low-powered-vehicles

    NOTE:     This is a limit on power output (Watts - W), not battery capacity (Watt hours - Wh)

  • Any e-scooter that has wheels smaller than 355mm in diameter, and that the combined maximum power output of the electric auxiliary propulsion motors does not exceed 300 Watts.

    NZTA Low Powered Vehicles

    NOTE: This is a limit on power output (Watts - W), not battery capacity (Watt hours - Wh)

  • The intent of this scheme is to enable access to ride hardware that allows the employee to ride to and from work. It is noted that their will be some incidental personal use, which is perfectly fine due to the health and active transport benefits for NZ.

  • Workride carries out a regulation check on every ride benefit raised to ensure fair use and compliance on the above guidelines.