Lease a bike as an employee through your employer? Joule makes it easy from start to finish. Choose a customized bike leasing package and we'll get you in the saddle in no time.
From the bike to accessories
Choose your dream bike and add accessories of your choice. Whether you're looking for speed, comfort or cargo capacity, we have the right bike for you.
Service package
Opt for service at home with our mobile technicians or at a local dealer. With maintenance and repair options, your bike will always stay in top condition.
Roadside assistance
Flat tire on the way? Thanks to our roadside assistance subscription, you will never stand still for long. We'll always help you get back on track quickly, wherever you are.
Insurance
Cycle to your final destination without worries. Our insurance covers theft and damage, so you're protected anytime, anywhere.
You can reach Joule at +3250892689. The line is available every working day from 09h00-18h00. The breakdown service is available 24/7. We will put you through via these shortcuts:
General questions about bike leasing and purchasing.
Joule operations: for information on repairs and maintenance.
Breakdown assistance (have your policy number handy).
With salary exchange, the employee trades part of their gross salary for a bike. This lowers the taxable base, but the net cost remains low thanks to tax advantages and the bike allowance. The benefit of bicycle leasing depends on a few factors, including the tax rate. This depends, among other things, on the employee's marital status, the number of dependent children, etc. For a correct calculation of the net cost of bicycle leasing, it is best to consult a social secretariat. For a rough estimate, you can always consult our calculator.
Annual maintenance of a bicycle will result in fewer problems, and therefore fewer repairs. An annual maintenance within your bike lease is necessary for every bike!
During a maintenance, services are performed with the goal of preventing wear and tear and repairs:
Send an email to operations@joule.be and we will order a new bike key for you. The cost of the extra key will go from your service voucher. You always need two keys as proof for insurance in case of theft.
Bike leasing is a formula where the employer provides a bike for the employee. It can be budget-neutral via salary exchange or a mobility budget. Employees get a bike including insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance, while you as an employer benefit from tax advantages and administrative support.
You ride for a lower net cost thanks to exemptions from 'voordeel alle aard' and social security contributions. You can still combine your lease bike with your commuting allowance, and services like insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance are included. You’ll save time, skip traffic, and avoid parking stress. At the end of your lease, you can choose to buy the bike or start a new lease. It keeps you moving — without the big upfront cost or surprise repair bills. Bike leasing is often up to 40% cheaper and completely hassle-free compared to buying privately.
No — the benefit of a company-leased bike is exempt from taxes and social security contributions, as long as you use the bike regularly for commuting. That makes it much more tax-efficient than an equivalent cash benefit. Keep in mind: accessories or extras outside the lease package may follow different rules. When in doubt, check your company bike policy or with your payroll provider. You can see how this exemption increases your net savings in the Joule calculator.
That depends on your tax rate, salary structure (e.g. gross salary exchange or bonus), lease term, and service package. On average, employees save tens of euros per month, plus extra savings on maintenance and insurance. The calculator gives you a personal simulation comparing lease vs. private purchase, and shows how the bike allowance further increases your benefit. That way, you can make an informed and transparent decision.
If the urgent repair of your bike takes longer than 48 hours, it is possible to temporarily use a replacement bike through Joule Mobile, and through Joule Local if the bike dealer has a replacement bike available.
Please notify Joule within 24 hours. You can file a report through your customer area (customer area link) or you can send an email to operations@joule.be with the following information:
The location where your bike was stolen
The police report (see also below)
The photos of your two bike keys as proof that the bike was locked correctly
The damage and theft insurance covers you in case of damage due to vandalism, falls, collisions, and attempts at or actual theft. Upon approval of the insurance file, a deductible of €25 is usually charged.
You can call the breakdown service and they will come and depanel you on the spot. You can call the breakdown service twice a year throughout Europe. The main condition is that your location is more than 1 kilometer from your domicile. Joule works with IMA for this purpose.
The bicycle must be secured with an ART2 approved lock. We offer such a lock as standard in the lease package through Joule Mobiel.
The bicycle must be fixed to a fixed anchor point in the public space (a shared bicycle parking area in an apartment building is also considered public space).
You are expected to follow the "good-father/home-mother" principle (or "prudent and reasonable person" according to the Civil Code) during your bike lease. That means your bike is in good condition and everything works:
General:
The frame is not cracked or broken
The frame is not rusted
In the case of a horseshoe lock: the two keys of the lock are present.
For electric bikes:
The charger is included (and works)
Battery(s) is/are included
For speedpedelecs:
The registration certificate is attached (part 1 and part 2)
At the end of the lease term, you have two options:
Option 1: Joule comes to pick up the bike: through one of our partners (Decathlon, E-Bis, Upway or Lucien) we give the bike a second life and make a new user happy with it.
Option 2: You take over the bike at market value
In either scenario, you can enter into a new bike lease after the lease.
Does your organization already offer bike leasing through Joule? Reach out directly to our customer care team via orders@joule.be
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