eCargo Bike Accelerator project
We're aiming for Brighton & Hove to be carbon neutral by 2030. As part of this aim, we're supporting businesses to switch to using electric cargo (eCargo) bikes for deliveries, suppliers and services.
Many local businesses already use cargo bikes as part of their operations. Zedify is a local sustainable delivery service that uses eCargo bikes for deliveries. You can also find waste collection, tradespeople, and suppliers of cleaning products, food and drink (and many other services) all using cargo bikes in Brighton & Hove.
Watch the video below to learn how Bruce Watt of Bright On Boilers uses this carbon-neutral-funded eCargo bike.
We can offer support and advice on making the transition to sustainable deliveries. Many small and medium-sized businesses in the city have already made the switch.
Find out more about the eCargo Bike Accelerator project by watching the video below.
Funding for eCargo bike purchases
Funding is no longer available for eCargo bike purchases. However, we're accepting expressions of interest in the form of business cases and adding them to a waiting list. If future funding becomes available we'll then be in touch.
Choosing the right eCargo bike
We can offer impartial expert advice on choosing the right eCargo bike for your business needs. Send an email to transport.projects@brighton-hove.gov.uk to find out more about eCargo bikes.
About the project
Brighton & Hove City Council declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency in 2018. Brighton & Hove City Council aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 through the 2030 Carbon Neutral Programme.
This project contributes to this goal by reducing emissions from the transport sector, which contributes over a third of Brighton & Hove’s greenhouse gas emissions.
In May 2020, the Department for Transport awarded Brighton & Hove City Council funding via the eCargo Bike Grant Fund. Brighton & Hove City Council has supported nearly 30 businesses to switch from using petrol or diesel delivery vehicles to using eCargo bikes.
As of February 2023, eCargo bikes brought with this funding have covered over 35,000 miles to deliver services and goods across the city. That equates to 15.61 tonnes of CO2 saved by the council and local businesses using eCargo bikes, compared to using the average class II diesel van.
Future project plans
As of May 2023, we’re now launching a new phase of the project. This will involve:
- increasing the subsidy available to help local businesses switch to bike-based services
- making more eCargo bikes available for local businesses to operate
This new phase of the project is funded by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Carbon Neutral Fund and supported by sustainable transport consultancy MP Smarter Travel.
You can find out more about the benefits of eCargo bikes by watching the video below.
How we're supporting businesses to start using eCargo bikes
Find out how to get a bike for your business, use the delivery service or use another service provided by eCargo bike.