Funding Program for Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks Charging Infrastructure
It’s time to take advantage of this opportunity
A new funding program from the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMV), is designed to accelerate the expansion of charging infrastructure for battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles. As part of this initiative, the federal government will invest €1 billion over a four-year period to actively support the adoption of electric trucks and the development of the necessary charging network.
Who is the funding program for?
The program is designed to support a wide range of stakeholders across the freight transportation and logistics value chain, including:
- Logistics companies and freight forwarders: Development of charging infrastructure at their own depots and operational facilities
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): Dedicated funding opportunities with simplified application and access requirements
- Companies of all sizes: Investments in non-public charging infrastructure for their own vehicle fleets
- Investors and infrastructure operators: Development and operation of publicly accessible charging infrastructure such as charging hubs or transport corridors
- Operators of logistics centers and transshipment hubs: Installation of centralized charging infrastructure at strategically important transportation and logistics locations
Relevant for infrastructure and operations: The funding covers not only the installation of charging infrastructure itself but also several critical components required for efficient operation, including:
- Grid connection and integration
- Battery energy storage solutions
- Intelligent charging and load management systems
What does this mean for companies? Now is the time for companies to strategically plan and prepare projects. Funding programs are highly competitive and may only be available for a limited time. Organizations that act early can position themselves to secure funding, accelerated infrastructure deployment, and gain a competitive advantage in the transition to electric freight transportation.
An overview of funding calls for E-Truck Charging Infrastructure
Current status: Due to strong market demand, the available funding has already been fully allocated.
However, additional funding calls for E‑truck charging infrastructure are expected to be launched from 2027 onwards.
What the funding offers
- Grants for non-public charging infrastructure located on company premises
- Charging facilities for a company's own fleet
- Funding for supporting infrastructure, including grid connection, battery storage systems, and load management solutions
Key conditions
- Up to €500 per kW of installed charging capacity
- Maximum funding amount of up to €1 million per project
- Minimum charging capacity of 50 kW per charging point
- Funding awarded on a first in, first served basis
Target group
- The program is exclusively available for SMEs as defined by the EU, meaning businesses with less than 250 employees.
Our service: We are happy to assist with eligibility assessments, funding strategies, and the application process to help ensure projects are well positioned for future funding opportunities.
Funding for companies: scaling depot charging infrastructure
Planning a large-scale charging infrastructure project for your E‑truck fleet? Call B is designed for companies and organizations of all sizes seeking to develop scalable charging solutions.
What the funding offers
- Funding for non-public charging infrastructure at depots and logistics sites
- Access restricted to company-owned vehicles or defined user groups
- Support for associated infrastructure, Including grid connection, battery storage systems, and energy management solutions
Key conditions
- Up to €500 per kW of installed charging capacity
- Grants of up to €5 million per project
- Designed for scalable fleet electrification projects
- Minimum charging capacity of 50 kW per charging point
Target group
- Companies of all sizes
- Industry associations and non-profit organizations
- Public authorities and public-sector organizations
The selection process
- Funding is awarded through a competitive evaluation process. Projects are assessed based on several criteria, including economic efficiency, such as the amount of funding requested relative to the charging capacity required.
Important deadline
- Application period: May 26, 2026 – July 7, 2026
Tip: Well-structured project planning, optimized system design, and a strong business case can significantly improve the likelihood of securing funding. We can support you throughout the planning, eligibility assessment, and application process to maximize your chance for success.
Public charging infrastructure: build E‑truck charging hubs now
Looking to develop and operate publicly accessible charging infrastructure for heavy-duty transport? Call C supports the deployment of high-performance fast-charging facilities that will help build the future charging network for electric trucks.
What the funding offers
- Funding for publicly accessible charging infrastructure available for all users
- Eligible locations include highway rest areas, logistics hubs, freight terminals or transshipment facilities
- Support for related infrastructure, including grid connection, battery storage systems, and load management solutions
Key conditions
- Up to €500 per kW of installed charging capacity
- Grants of up to €5 million per site
- Support for the development of long-term, commercially viable charging operations
- Minimum charging capacity of 100 kW per charging point
- Minimum total site capacity of 1,500 kW
Target group
- Companies
- Industry associations and non-profit organizations
- Self-employed individuals and other economically active entities
The selection process
- Funding is awarded through a competitive evaluation process, with priority given to projects that demonstrate strong economic efficiency and long-term operational viability.
Important deadline
- Application period: May 26, 2026 – July 7, 2026
Act now: Public charging infrastructure is a critical component of the transition to zero-emission of freight transportation. Organizations that act early can secure attractive funding opportunities while positioning themselves at the forefront of a rapidly growing market.
Secure funding now
Now is the time to take advantage of available funding opportunities and move forward with your charging infrastructure projects with an experienced partner by your side.
We provide end-to-end support through the entire process, from identifying the most suitable funding programs and preparing successful applications to project planning implementation, and delivery. Our goal is to help you maximize available funding, optimize project economics, and minimize investment risk. By combining funding expertise with technical and strategic guidance, we help ensure that your project is positioned for long-term success.
