Large-scale demonstration of Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD BEV) towards long-haul logistics operations (2ZERO Partnership)
Demonstration of large-scale deployments of battery-electric heavy-duty trucks (HD BEV) on long-haul logistics routes across at least four European corridors. Focus on market readiness, megawatt charging systems, and cross-border test runs. Applications possible until 14.04.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal is the large-scale demonstration of battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles (HD BEV) with megawatt charging systems in logistics fleets over distances averaging ≥600 km, in order to identify technological, infrastructural, and operational barriers and to validate deployment models for sustainable, emission-free long-haul truck logistics in Europe.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
- Equipment and infrastructure costs
- Subcontractor services
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Retroactive costs
- Debt settlement
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Submission by a consortium of at least three independent partners from different EU/associated countries
- Application via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
- Registration with PIC in the participant register
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan
- Curricula vitae of key researchers
- Results of the market and needs analysis
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Potential for emission reduction and market introduction
- Quality and efficiency of project implementation
Description
Within the framework of the 2ZERO partnership, the EU is funding large-scale demonstration projects for the integration of battery-electric heavy-duty trucks (HD BEV) with megawatt charging systems into long-haul logistics fleets. Consortia of at least three independent partners from at least four European countries are sought, including logistics and transport companies (also SMEs and microenterprises), charging infrastructure operators, and research institutions. The objective is to achieve average driving distances of ≥ 600 km over twelve months on four European corridors, in order to systematically identify technological, infrastructural, and operational barriers—such as battery degradation, weather constraints, or approval procedures. Special emphasis is placed on the interoperability of megawatt charging stations, digital tools with AI-supported data labs for fleet management, as well as synergies with existing charging infrastructure projects (CEF, Clean Corridors). A total of up to €34 million in funding per project is available (70% for profit-oriented, 100% for non-profit organizations).
Applications must be submitted by 14 April 2026 via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Eligible costs include personnel, consumables, travel, equipment, infrastructure, and subcontracting services. Retroactive costs, real estate purchases, and debt refinancing are not eligible. Evaluation criteria include the degree of innovation, emission reduction and market introduction potential, as well as the quality and efficiency of project implementation. Partners must register in the portal with a PIC and submit a consortium financing and milestone plan. Promising results are expected to provide recommendations for business models and regulations, establish best practices for cross-border zero-emission transport, and thus decisively advance the market readiness of emission-free long-haul logistics in Europe.
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