Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility - Unit Contributions

- Deployment of a network of publicly accessible high-power EV chargers that fills gaps along TEN-T corridors and in urban nodes, ensuring continuity for both LDVs and HDVs.
• Enhancement of charging infrastructure density to meet AFIR targets and support long-distance electric road transport decarbonisation.
• Promotion of EV uptake by improving availability, reliability and accessibility of fast-charging services (including in bus depots and SSPAs).
• Contribution to EU climate and transport policy objectives, reducing CO₂ emissions and advancing the shift to alternative fuels.
• Leverage of private-sector financing through blended funding to maximize EU budget impact and stimulate co-investment in green infrastructure.

- Geographical: charging infrastructure must be located on the TEN-T core, comprehensive or extended road network, or within 3 km driving distance from a TEN-T exit; urban node deployments are also eligible.
• Technical: LDV pools must comprise recharging points each capable of ≥150 kW, with at least 50% of points in a pool able to deliver that output in parallel; HDV points must each be capable of ≥350 kW output. Pools must be dedicated either to LDVs or HDVs with clearly separated access.
• Applicant Eligibility: public or private Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and e-Mobility Service Providers (e-MSPs) established in eligible Member States; use of Implementing Partners for financial support is required.
• Financial: proposals must be blended calls combining an EU grant with at least 10% of total project cost financed by a public or private financial institution (implementing or non-implementing partner), evidenced by a Financial Approval Letter.
• Ineligible: vehicle purchase or leasing costs; upgrades of existing charging stations; uncommitted credit lines; works carried out before grant agreement signature.