Do I need to build additional facilities to accommodate ebikes?

Ebikes have the same dimensions as regular bicycles, so the same facilities can be used. Ebikes tend to be somewhat heavier than normal bikes, especially the bigger bikes like family/cargo ebikes. For that reason, we recommend horizontal parking/storage to provide userfriendly options for ebike riders. Since the ebikes are of high value, we highly recommend secure bicycle parking facilities. Providing power outlets to charge ebikes helps to show your commitment, but is not required. Ebike batteries do not need charging that often (depending on model and use, a single charge will get you a range between 40-150km), and can be charged from any regular power outlet using the charger that is supplied with the bike. On almost all bikes, the battery can be easily removed to charge it away from the bike. Please contact us via the contact page to discuss further.

I am familiar with novated leases for cars. How does the Sparque ebike lease compare to those?

The Sparque ebike lease is like a car novated lease, but not the same. It is an agreement between Sparque as the owner of the ebike, your staff member as the ebike rider and you as the employer. However, ebike leases are much simpler than car novated leases. Almost all car novated leases use a budget for fuel, service and maintenance, and that budget requires reconciliation of receipts and potentially additional payments at the end of the year. Sparque offers a flat fee for service and maintenance, as long as the actual use of the ebike is similar to the expected use we agreed on in the contract. That means no receipts or reconciliations to be done, saving you and your employer time!

I offer car novated leases to my staff already, why should I add leases on ebikes?

You see the value in providing additional benefits to your staff, that’s great! What factors drive your decision to add a certain benefit for your staff? Should the benefit enhance your credentials as a sustainable employer of choice? Should it provide staff with a healthy and comfortable alternative to their daily commute? Wouldn’t it be nice if the benefit reduces staff parking costs (and stress), leaving more opportunity for visiting clients to park? Should the benefit let your staff save on tax? The Sparque ebike lease ticks all those boxes. An ebike lease gives your staff the opportunity to take control of their commute and pay for it out of their pre-tax salary. The ebike is a competitive mode of transport for car and public transport trips up to 15km in urban environments, particularly in peak hour. The support of the 250W electric motor lets your staff ride to work without breaking a sweat, while still accessing the benefits of riding a bicycle like improved physical and mental wellbeing and reduced absenteeism. Are you ready to let your staff revive their drive? Please contact us via the contact page and we’ll help you get set up quickly!

Riding a bike is dangerous, why would I encourage that for my employees?

No form of transport is without risks, and cycling has many proven health benefits for your staff, like improved general health and well-being and reduced absenteeism. Moreover, as part of our packages we offer route-finding help to identify safe and comfortable routes for your staff members, as well as bike skills refresher courses to get their bike handling skills and road rules knowledge up to speed. The content of our standard courses satisfies the requirements imposed by several organisations who make a fleet of ebikes available to their staff to ride between different work locations or to see clients/suppliers. Please get in touch and we will gladly discuss with you the options to alleviate your concerns and work with you on any specific requirements you may have.

INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS

Healthy Happy & Productive Workforce

On-time & Ready to Go

Significantly Reduced Emissions

No Parking Hassles

Employer Of Choice

Staff who ride to work are healthy, happy and productive. Riders arrive energised, on-time and ready to go. Your workplace benefits from increased productivity, reduced parking problems, lower carbon emissions and enhanced your green credentials. Your time is valuable, so we do all the work to implement the service with your team.

Be an employer of choice and embrace the future of commuting—support your team with ebikes!

Salary Packaging Benefits

Healthy, Happy & Productive Workforce:

Employees arrive energised and stress-free, having skipped traffic jams and crowded, unreliable public transport. Regular riding promotes fitness, reducing sick days and healthcare costs. Riders also enjoy improved mental health.

On-time & Ready to Go:

Staff arrive on-time and ready to go as ebikes avoid congested roads and public transport delays. With an ebike, sweating is optional, riders can arrive dressed and refreshed, eliminating the need for end of journey facilities.

Significantly Reduced Emissions:

If electric cars somewhat reduce overall emissions, ebikes absolutely slash them. Promoting sustainable commuting enhances an organisation’s green credentials and lowers workforce carbon emissions.

Reduced Parking Requirements:

Up to 10 ebikes will fit in the same space as one car. Reduce your car parking costs. Employees need not worry about parking fines or moving their car several times a day. No stress!

Employer Of Choice:

Provide the salary packaging benefits employees are looking for. Ebike use boosts morale and job satisfaction, fostering a positive and energised workplace culture.

Workplace Events

We Come To You:

Let us help you in promoting the benefits of an ebike for commuting to your staff. The best way to appreciate an ebike is to ride one, so we come to your workplace with a few of our ebikes to try. Our friendly team members will be available to introduce the bikes and answer any questions about the bikes and the salary packaging option. We’ll bring helmets too.

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Ebike Fleet Solutions

Thinking about a fleet of ebikes for your workplace, apartment building or hotel? Sparque’s tailor-made ebike fleet leasing solutions are the most convenient option for you and your users, providing you with cash-flow certainty and simple management. Give your people easy access to premium ebikes.

Emobility Pools

An emobility pool is a fully serviced, short-term rental option for 3-20 ebikes. We set up the premium ebikes, provide inductions, promotion, support and reporting. Emobility pools are an ideal way to let your staff experience this exciting new urban transport option. Emobility pools will get your staff rolling and talking!

Ebikes Consulting Services

Our team of experts deliver engaging workshops to help your staff or local community gain knowledge and get excited about the potential for ebikes in their daily life. Combining expert knowledge with professional public speaking skills in an entertaining format, our workshops are valued by a wide range of organisations across Australia. If your organisation is promoting active transport, personal mobility or emission reduction solutions we can bring the expertise to you.

Frequently asked questions - Employers

Do I need to build additional facilities to accommodate ebikes?

Ebikes have the same dimensions as regular bicycles, so the same facilities can be used. Ebikes tend to be somewhat heavier than normal bikes, especially the bigger bikes like family/cargo ebikes. For that reason, we recommend horizontal parking/storage to provide userfriendly options for ebike riders.

Since the ebikes are of high value, we highly recommend secure bicycle parking facilities. Providing power outlets to charge ebikes helps to show your commitment, but is not required. Ebike batteries do not need charging that often (depending on model and use, a single charge will get you a range between 40-150km), and can be charged from any regular power outlet using the charger that is supplied with the bike. On almost all bikes, the battery can be easily removed to charge it away from the bike. Please contact us via the contact page to discuss further.
I am familiar with novated leases for cars. How does the Sparque ebike lease compare to those?

The Sparque ebike lease is like a car novated lease, but not the same. It is an agreement between Sparque as the owner of the ebike, your staff member as the ebike rider and you as the employer. However, ebike leases are much simpler than car novated leases. Almost all car novated leases use a budget for fuel, service and maintenance, and that budget requires reconciliation of receipts and potentially additional payments at the end of the year. Sparque offers a flat fee for service and maintenance, as long as the actual use of the ebike is similar to the expected use we agreed on in the contract. That means no receipts or reconciliations to be done, saving you and your employer time!
I offer car novated leases to my staff already, why should I add leases on ebikes?
You see the value in providing additional benefits to your staff, that’s great! What factors drive your decision to add a certain benefit for your staff?
- Should the benefit enhance your credentials as a sustainable employer of choice?
- Should it provide staff with a healthy and comfortable alternative to their daily commute?
- Wouldn’t it be nice if the benefit reduces staff parking costs (and stress), leaving more opportunity for visiting clients to park?
- Should the benefit let your staff save on tax?
The Sparque ebike lease ticks all those boxes. An ebike lease gives your staff the opportunity to take control of their commute and pay for it out of their pre-tax salary. The ebike is a competitive mode of transport for car and public transport trips up to 15km in urban environments, particularly in peak hour. The support of the 250W electric motor lets your staff ride to work without breaking a sweat, while still accessing the benefits of riding a bicycle like improved physical and mental wellbeing and reduced absenteeism. Are you ready to let your staff revive their drive? Please contact us via the contact page and we’ll help you get set up quickly!
Riding a bike is dangerous, why would I encourage that for my employees?

No form of transport is without risks, and cycling has many proven health benefits for your staff, like improved general health and well-being and reduced absenteeism. Moreover, as part of our packages we offer route-finding help to identify safe and comfortable routes for your staff members, as well as bike skills refresher courses to get their bike handling skills and road rules knowledge up to speed.

The content of our standard courses satisfies the requirements imposed by several organisations who make a fleet of ebikes available to their staff to ride between different work locations or to see clients/suppliers. Please get in touch and we will gladly discuss with you the options to alleviate your concerns and work with you on any specific requirements you may have.