Frequently Asked Questions

Under Irish Revenue guidelines, higher-rate tax payers save up to 52% on eligible electric bikes and safety accessories through salary sacrifice, while standard-rate payers save up to 31%. The statutory cap allows up to €1,500 for standard pedal-assist electric bikes and up to €3,000 for qualifying cargo electric bikes.

All road-legal pedal-assist e-bikes (250W continuous motor, assist cut-off at 25 km/h) priced at €1,000 or above from premium manufacturers like CUBE qualify for scheme quotations. Accessories such as certified helmets, high-security locks, lights, and panniers are also eligible.

Exclusions: Electric scooters, electric unicycles (EUCs), and budget e-bikes priced under €1,000 are not eligible for the Irish scheme under Revenue legislation.

You can generate an instant employer quote via our Bike to Work Scheme Hub or visit our Capel Street showroom. As an authorized partner of Travel Hub and direct supplier to both private employers and public bodies (including HSE and Dublin City Council), we issue official Revenue-compliant invoices within hours.

Yes. Lifty Labs operates a nationwide courier send-in service across all 26 counties in Ireland. We arrange secure collection of your vehicle or battery, bring it to our Dublin 1 diagnostics facility, complete repairs with manufacturer parts, and return it directly to your address.

Our certified technicians specialize in: motor diagnostics and controller replacements, IPX7 marine waterproofing treatments, Magura MT5e quad-piston hydraulic brake upgrades, battery health diagnostics and cell balancing, self-healing tyre conversions, and annual safety servicing.

For 14 days from delivery, all new vehicles purchased from Lifty Electric qualify for free collection and return in the Republic of Ireland in the event of an initial fault or setup issue.

Under the Road Traffic and Roads Act: road-legal electric scooters must have a maximum continuous rated motor power of 400W, a maximum design speed limit of 20 km/h, a maximum unladen weight of 25 kg, front and rear lights, functioning brakes, and reflectors. Riders must be at least 16 years of age.

No. Riding electric scooters on footpaths or in pedestrian zones is strictly prohibited under Irish law and carries a fixed penalty fine. E-scooters are permitted in dedicated cycle lanes, bus lanes where shared with cyclists, and on public roads with speed limits of 50 km/h or less.

No. For road-compliant electric scooters (under 400W and 20 km/h) and standard EPAC e-bikes (under 250W and 25 km/h), no driving licence, motor tax, or mandatory third-party insurance is currently required in Ireland.

In-stock vehicles and parts are dispatched via tracked courier (DPD / express freight) with delivery across all 32 counties typically within 1–2 working days. Every vehicle undergoes full pre-delivery inspection (PDI) before shipment.

To ensure customer safety and preserve pristine vehicle condition, test rides are not available in-store. Instead, our expert technicians offer thorough in-person ergonomic consultations, static saddle and handlebar sizing, cockpit adjustments, and weight balance assessments at 157 Capel Street.

We accept all major Visa and Mastercard debit/credit cards, Klarna Pay in 3, Humm consumer financing up to €15,000, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut Pay, and direct bank transfer. Please note: Lifty Electric does not accept PayPal.