Can you buy a battery on the Cycle to work scheme?

[GLJoe]

As per title?
If I needed to get say a new 500Wh Bosch battery, do the 'rules' allow one to be purchased using the cycle to work scheme?

Anyone done this or know if its possible?

 

[Nealh]

CTW is for a bike not an ancillary part even a battery critical for it's working.

 

[tonyw]

I don't think that's correct - the rules have changed so you can buy accessories too:

The rules of the Cycle To Work Scheme - Cyclescheme

The definitive guide to the Cycle to Work Scheme. We'll cover everything from who can join the scheme, how to do it and what happens at the end.

www.cyclescheme.co.uk

 

[GLJoe]

CTW is for a bike not an ancillary part even a battery critical for it's working.

As Tony has kindly linked to:
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Rule 3 - what can I get?
The cycle to work scheme is awesome as it enables you to get all manner of cycling gear at a significant discount (whilst also spreading the cost).

You can get any accessory that keeps your bike wheels turnings, for instance:

• Safety accessories - that help keep you and your bike safe; helmets, bike lights, reflectors, mirrors, bells, locks...
• Essential accessories - necessary to cycle commute; clothing and shoes, mudguards, panniers, backpacks, child safety seats…
• Components and parts - that keep your bike in great shape; pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits, tyre sealant, groupsets, wheels, cranksets, cassettes...

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However stuff on websites is often a bit generic, and its not super specific on whether an ebike battery is certainly allowed, and also, while I know the last time I did do the CTW scheme, you could get accessories AS WELL as the bike, I can't recall if you could get ONLY the accessories ?