Higher Voltage, Megawatt Charging System compatible, modular powertrain for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV) (2ZERO Partnership)
Research and innovation funding for the development of high-voltage, modular drive trains for heavy electric commercial vehicles with a focus on compatibility with megawatt charging systems. One-time application deadline: 14.04.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal is the development, testing, and validation of modular high-voltage drivetrain systems over 800V for heavy electric commercial vehicles (HDV) to reduce charging times, increase energy efficiency, and lower costs through economies of scale. The project aims to provide demonstrators in relevant operational environments and to help shape technical standards for megawatt charging systems.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Research and development
- Travel expenses
- Material costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Commercial mass production
- Retroactive costs
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Eligibility for legal entities from EU member states or associated countries
- Compliance with EU-wide tendering and financial capacity requirements
Documents required for application
- Standard application form (HE RIA, IA)
- Financial plan
- Market consultation report
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Expected impact
- Efficiency of implementation
Description
Higher Voltage, Megawatt Charging System Compatible, Modular Powertrain System for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV) targets companies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public bodies from EU Member States and associated countries. Funding supports research and innovation activities for the development of modular high-voltage powertrains over 800 V for heavy electric commercial vehicles, with a focus on compatibility with megawatt charging systems. With a funding amount of up to €8 million per project (funding rate 70%–100%), demonstrators for different operational environments are to be developed. The objective is to reduce charging times, increase energy efficiency, and achieve cost savings through economies of scale. Applicants must meet EU-wide call and financial capacity requirements and hold SME status; eligible costs include personnel expenses, research and development, travel costs, and material costs.
The projects should establish modular powertrain systems that minimize performance losses, optimize thermal management, and enable the transition to sustainable second-life battery systems. Special emphasis is placed on co-developing technical standards for megawatt charging systems within the 2ZERO partnership "Towards zero emission road transport." Evaluation criteria include the level of innovation, expected impacts, and implementation efficiency. Applications are to be submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal; the one-time deadline is April 14, 2027, at 17:00 Brussels time. Required documents include, among others, the standard application form (HE RIA/IA), a financial plan, and a market consultation report.