Individuals and households
Updated 15 November 2024
This fund is now open for the funding year 2024/25. Customers who registered interest in the fund have been notified and invited to apply. This fund is expected to be highly popular and may be subject to delays due to high demand.
Funding
If you are in a low-income household living within 20 kilometres (12 miles) of the LEZ, you may be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £3,000. This includes
- £2,000 for disposing of vehicles which do not comply with the low emissions standards in authorised disposal centre
- £500 Travel Better vouchers per adult, up to £1,000 per household to buy bikes, e-bikes, cargo bikes and public transport tickets.
Read more about eligibility and how to apply on the Energy Savings Trust website or contact
- 0808 108 9414
- LEZfund@est.org.uk.
Other support is available including
- e-bikes
- family cargo bikes
- adapted cycles
- electric vehicles and chargers.
Free e-Cargo Bike trial
The Council has partnered with Cargo Bike Movement to help individuals shift to more active and sustainable modes. You can try a range of electric cargo bikes for a free trial period if you live in the Edinburgh area.
Please email