€1 Billion for Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure – Three Calls, Tight Deadlines
The German Federal Ministry for Transport (BMV) funds heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure with up to €500/kW. M3E supports you from site assessment to incentive approval – competent, efficient and on time.
Three Calls, Clearly Segmented by Target Group and Operating Concept
The Federal Ministry for Transport (BMV) is making €1 billion available over four years to remove economic barriers to EV charging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles and accelerate the market ramp-up. The three incentive calls are clearly differentiated by target group, operating concept and funding logic.
Non-Public Charging Infrastructure for SMEs
Depots, branch locations and logistics hubs – first-come, first-served, no ranking competition.
Non-Public Charging Infrastructure for Company EV Fleets
Open to companies of all sizes – competitive ranking by lowest incentive intensity per kW.
Public HPC Charging Infrastructure for Electric Trucks
Motorway service areas, charging hubs, HPC sites – weighted ranking with AFIR bonus.
Comparison of the Three Incentive Calls
| Criterion | Call A | Call B | Call C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target group | SMEs only | All company sizes | All company sizes |
| Access type | Non-public | Non-public | Publicly accessible |
| Minimum output | ≥ 50 kW DC | ≥ 50 kW DC | ≥ 100 kW (rec. 150+ kW / MCS) |
| Funding intensity | up to €500/kW | up to €500/kW | up to €500/kW |
| Max. incentive amount | up to €1m (AGVO) | up to €5m | up to €5m |
| Selection procedure | First-come, first-served | Ranking (lowest intensity/kW) | Weighted ranking (70% intensity, 20% AFIR, 10% pass-through model) |
| Project duration | 24 months | 24 months | 30 months |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun – 30 Sep 2026 | 26 May – 7 Jul 2026 | 26 May – 7 Jul 2026 |
Factor in grid connection costs: In all three calls, grid connection costs are eligible for incentives alongside the charging equipment itself – including transformer infrastructure and cable routes. As this typically represents the largest cost block, early grid connection planning pays off.
Check the cumulation prohibition: Federal funds from this programme generally may not be combined with state-level incentive for the same charging equipment. Anyone also pursuing state-level subsidies must clarify eligibility in advance.
Strategic Questions for Your Organisation
Specialised Expertise in Electromobility & Grant Funding
From site assessment and application submission to commissioning – M3E guides companies and infrastructure operators through every step with proven expertise.
Call Matching & Strategy Development
We identify which of the three calls best fits your company structure, site and project timeline – and develop the right strategy accordingly.
Charging Infrastructure Concept & Site Assessment
We develop a incentive-eligible and economically viable charging infrastructure concept – including early grid connection planning, which is often the largest cost block.
Complete Incentive Application
We manage the entire application process – from calculating the incentive intensity and preparing all documents to timely submission before the deadline.
Transparent Fee Structure
Clear fixed prices with no hidden costs. We provide concrete figures at the initial consultation – and show you how to refinance the advisory fee through the incentive.
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FAQ: Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure Incentive 2026
The most common questions from our clients – answered directly.
It depends on your company size, the planned operating concept (public/non-public) and your project timeline. Call A is exclusively for SMEs with non-public charging infrastructure. Call B is open to all company sizes for non-public sites. Call C addresses publicly accessible HPC sites. M3E analyses which call best fits your situation in a free initial consultation.
Under the first-come, first-served procedure (Call A), every applicant with a complete and eligible application receives funding – as long as budget is available. The time of submission is decisive, not competitiveness.
Under the ranking procedure (Calls B and C), all applications are prioritised according to defined criteria. In Call B, those requesting the lowest incentive intensity per kW are ranked highest. In Call C, AFIR compliance and the pass-through model also factor into the assessment.
Yes – in all three calls, grid connection costs are eligible alongside the charging equipment itself, including transformer infrastructure and cable routes. As this is typically the largest cost block, early grid connection planning is strongly recommended. M3E coordinates this as part of the application preparation.
A cumulation prohibition generally applies: federal funds from this programme may not normally be combined with state-level incentive for the same charging equipment. Anyone pursuing state-level subsidies in parallel must clarify eligibility in advance. M3E checks this as part of the incentive review.
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) requires EU member states to provide charging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles along the trans-European core network (TEN-T). Sites meeting these requirements receive a 20% bonus weighting in the Call C assessment. M3E checks whether your planned site qualifies as AFIR-compliant.
Our fees are transparent and based on the scope of services. We provide concrete fixed prices at the free initial consultation. Advisory costs are typically refinanced quickly through the incentive achieved – we show you this with a concrete example at the first meeting.
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