Strategies, tools and concepts for optimised road Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) long-haul logistics use cases (2ZERO Partnership)

Last updated: 17.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe funding opportunity aims to accelerate the uptake of heavy-duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD-BEVs) in long-haul logistics across the EU and Associated Countries. It supports the development of innovative strategies, tools, and concepts to optimize battery size, charging strategies, and operational planning for road freight systems, contributing to the 'Towards zero emission road transport' (2ZERO) Partnership.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities and geographical areas eligible for funding, focusing on accelerating the adoption of heavy-duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD-BEVs) in long-haul logistics to achieve zero-emission road transport.

What is Funded

This section details the specific types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on innovative solutions for heavy-duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD-BEVs) in long-haul logistics, including digital tools and real-life demonstrations. Eligible costs are covered by lump sum contributions.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program provides financial support through lump sum grants within the Horizon Europe framework, specifically allocating up to 5 million Euros per project to foster innovation in road Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) logistics.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions for participation, focusing on application admissibility, consortium formation, and adherence to specific regulatory frameworks and operational guidelines to ensure project quality and compliance.

Application Procedure

The application process involves a single-stage submission, with proposals evaluated against set criteria and an indicative timeline for grant agreement. Essential forms and detailed guidance are provided online to assist applicants.

This section details the core legal and regulatory framework underpinning the funding program, ensuring transparency and compliance with established European Union policies and financial regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

5,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

04.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Road freight systems, logistics operators, haulers, shippers, freight forwarders

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Towards zero emission road transport (2ZERO) Partnership

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