Try an E-Bike Program

Looking for a healthy and sustainable way to get around while saving time on your commute? Try an e-bike!

Try an e-bike poster featuring a bicycle

Program Information

UBC Okanagan has partnered with Mountain Lifestyle to offer UBC staff and faculty the opportunity to try an e-bike for free for a full week.

How it works

Free e-bike trials are available to all eligible staff and faculty and can be booked between May 1 and August 31 for a duration of seven days. A credit card must be kept on file with Mountain Lifestyle during the trial period to cover potential damage or theft.

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Eligible participants include current UBC Okanagan staff and faculty aged 19 or older at the time of participation.

Participants may only receive one (1) free trial every five (5) years.

  1. Review the program details and eligibility requirements.
  2. Complete the online application form using the button below.
  3. Submit your application by July 31, 2026.

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Eligibility will be verified before a free trial week is offered.

Once all trial spots are filled, any additional applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

Selected participants will be notified by email or phone, and will have two (2) weeks to complete the Liability Waiver and Liability Agreement.

If a selected participant does not complete their registration, the spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist, if applicable.

Registered participants must book their free trial within two (2) weeks of completing registration.

Trials are available between May and the end of August, subject to availability.

If a trial is not booked within two (2) weeks, the spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist, if applicable.

Locations and Requirements

Participants can choose whether to pick-up and drop-off the E-Bike at the Mountain Lifestyle store or from the UBCO Campus.

  • Bring your staff card or a piece of ID, along with your program confirmation e-mail to pick up your E-Bike.
  • Appointments are required for all pick-ups and drop-offs.

Mountain Lifestyle Store
115 Highway 33, Kelowna BC

UBC Okanagan Campus
Available Tuesdays only at University Way/UNC Short Term Parking.

Liability and Responsibility

You are responsible for properly locking the trial e-bike to prevent theft

As a program participant, the following steps must be done every time you lock and leave the e-bike:

  • Lock the e-bike to an immovable object using the lock provided
  • Park the e-bike in a secure, dry, and indoor location overnight
  • Remove the battery when leaving the e-bike locked
  • Take a photograph showing that the e-bike is securely locked according to these guidelines

If your trial e-bike is stolen, you must report the theft to Mountain Lifestyle within 24 hours

If you have followed all locking steps above, you qualify for the reduced liability protection for the UBCO Try an E-Bike Program.

  • In this case, the cost is $500 per e-bike and $250 per lockable removable battery.
  • Participants are also responsible for the cost of accessories such as keys and chargers if stolen or damaged.
  • For more details, and for the procedure in the event of theft, please refer to the UBCO Try an E-Bike Participant Guide.

Other Information

E-biking is a great way to get exercise and a sustainable way to get around!

For more information on physical activity when riding an electric assisted bicycle, read this study.

$400 Rebate on E-Bikes

  • UBC Okanagan faculty and staff are eligible to receive a $400 rebate (while supplies last) with the purchase of an e-bike for the purpose of commuting to and from the UBC Okanagan Campus.
  • For more details and additional e-bike purchase offers from local bike shops, explore our E-bike Rebate Program.

$200 E-Bike Rentals

  • Participants who are not selected for the free weeklong trial can still access discounted Mountain Lifestyle e-bike rentals for only $200 for five days (Monday–Friday).

$200 Off an E-Bike

  • Mountain Lifestyle is also providing all UBCO members with $200 off of the purchase of a new e-bike.
  • This offer is available regardless of participation in UBCO’s Try an E-Bike Program

Eligibility

Show your Verification of Employment or Confirmation of Enrollment Letter from UBCO at the time of rental or purchase.

  • These offers are subject to availability and are only available until September 30, 2026.
  • Mountain Lifestyle’s standard terms and conditions and liability policies apply.

Questions

Have a question about the program?  Reach out to transportation.ok@ubc.ca