Road Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) optimised user-centric solutions for energy efficiency design and consistent range throughout weather conditions (2ZERO Partnership)

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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The HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-05 program aims to advance Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) by developing user-centric solutions for enhanced energy efficiency and consistent driving range across diverse weather conditions. This initiative, part of the 2ZERO Partnership under Horizon Europe, seeks to overcome current limitations in thermal management and energy consumption, ensuring BEVs remain affordable, efficient, and reliable for various user groups. It prioritizes holistic and intelligent approaches, integrating advanced technologies like AI and smart city standards.

Who is Funded by the BEV Energy Efficiency Program

This section outlines the eligibility criteria, geographic scope, and core objectives of the 'Road Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) optimised user-centric solutions for energy efficiency design and consistent range throughout weather conditions' program. It specifies who can apply, where projects should be implemented, and the strategic goals it aims to achieve in advancing BEV technology and user acceptance.

What is Funded: BEV Solutions and Research

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the BEV energy efficiency program. It clarifies eligible and excluded costs, and specifies the developmental stage of projects targeted for funding, focusing on innovative solutions for electric vehicle performance.

Type and Scope of BEV Funding

This section outlines the financial aspects of the 'Road Battery Electric Vehicles' funding program, covering the type of financial support provided, the available funding amounts per project, and expected project durations, ensuring clarity on the financial parameters for applicants.

Conditions and Requirements for BEV Projects

This section details the critical conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries of the BEV energy efficiency program. It covers application stipulations, collaboration rules for consortia, budget limitations, and other important regulatory and operational provisions to ensure compliance and effective project execution.

Application Procedure for BEV Solutions

This section provides a guide to the application procedure for the 'Road Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) optimised user-centric solutions' program, detailing the submission process and how applications are evaluated and awarded.

This section outlines the authoritative legal and official documents that underpin the 'Road Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) optimised user-centric solutions' funding program, establishing its mandate and governing its operations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

6,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

12,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

04.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and non-EU/non-Associated Countries with specific funding provisions under Horizon Europe.

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Road Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) developers, automotive industry, research institutions

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Towards zero emission road transport (2ZERO) European Partnership

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