Workride - NZs ride to work benefit program

Wattwheels & Workride Partnership

We’re excited to announce that Wattwheels is now an official partner of Workride in New Zealand!

If you're a business looking to offer e-bikes as an employee benefit, Workride makes it easy—and now your team can access our full range of high-performance Wattwheels e-bikes through their tax-efficient leasing scheme.

What is Workride?

Workride is a New Zealand-based program that helps businesses provide salary sacrifice e-bike packages for employees. It’s a win-win: your team gets healthier, greener commuting options while enjoying significant savings.

Workride was built for Kiwi Businesses

We partner with Workride because we believe it’s the best and safest way for employers to offer their staff an e-bike benefit program. We confidently recommend Workride for three simple reasons:

1. It’s easy and hassle-free: The Workride digital process is incredibly streamlined. When an employee pops in store with a Workride ID, the in-store team gets them sorted with their new bike and gear quickly and without any complicated admin. It's a seamless experience for both the customer and for the retailer.
2. Workride's legal structure is designed to protect the employer: Their legal framework is the only program that removes the financial risk and liability from the businesses, which gives companies the confidence they need to offer such a great benefit to staff.
3. The customer service is unparalleled: On top of a great platform, their team is always there to support us as a partner and to help the companies and employees using the program. With over 1000 organisations using Workride nationwide, your team will be in good hands. 

Why Choose Wattwheels Ebikes?

• ✅ Premium e-bikes built for NZ conditions

• ✅ Some models have smart systems - GPS tracking

• ✅ Powerful motors & long-range batteries

• ✅ Built with quality Samsung & LG cells

• ✅ Locally supported & serviceable around New Zealand with over 70 retail locations

Whether you're a city commuter or an off-road explorer, there's a Wattwheels model perfect for your ride to work.

Interested in Getting Started?

👉 Employees – Talk to your HR team about signing up for Workride.
👉 Employers – Visit www.workride.co.nz to register your business.

Healthier, quicker, cheaper...

E-bikes are proving to be a healthier, quicker, cheaper, and lower carbon transport option that appeal to a broad range of people in New Zealand. Employer e-bike purchase support schemes are supporting uptake.

Results from organisations that have already rolled them out suggest that once employees own their own ebike, it is revolutionising how they get around.

Here are the views of some of those buying e-bikes through these schemes:

“I haven’t used my car since (buying the e-bike).”
“It’s so great, definitely puts paid to the headwind!”
“I can’t thank ‘my employer’ enough for this initiative.”
“A definite recommend.”
“It’s now my only mode of transport to and from work.”

In addition, the cost and carbon savings are impressive.

eBike Commute Cost Comparison Table 

Source: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/walking-cycling-and-public-transport/cycling/workplace-cycling-guide/resources/employer-e-bike-purchase-support-schemes/

Disclaimer: The data above is to give a broad comparison. Wattwheels assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this table and document. The information contained in this table and document is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness.