The EU is awarding more than €600 million to 70 projects aimed at electrifying and decarbonising Europe’s transport network. These initiatives will expand alternative fuel infrastructure across 24 countries, including electric recharging stations, hydrogen refuelling stations, electricity supply systems, and ammonia and methanol bunkering facilities for maritime transport.
A major focus is the widespread installation of electric recharging points. More than 1,000 new charging stations will support light-duty vehicles, while 2,000 high-capacity stations will serve heavy-duty trucks. An additional 586 ultra-fast recharging points offering 1 MW power will be deployed. Sixteen airports will also electrify ground handling operations, contributing to lower aviation-related emissions.
Hydrogen mobility will advance through the creation of 38 refuelling stations for cars, buses, and trucks. Maritime ports will also undergo significant upgrades, with 24 ports integrating greener technologies such as onshore power supply systems, electrified port services, and ammonia bunkering to support cleaner shipping.
EU officials highlighted that these investments will accelerate the transition to zero-emission mobility while boosting competitiveness. They noted that with this round of funding, the EU has allocated more than €2.5 billion to alternative fuel infrastructure since 2021, demonstrating strong long-term commitment to sustainable transport.
The 70 selected projects were approved by Member States and will now proceed to grant agreement preparations. Due to the full allocation of available funds, the upcoming cut-off date has been cancelled, and the European Commission will assess remaining resources before launching a new work programme.
These projects were chosen under the 2024–2025 Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility call, which offered a total budget of €1 billion. The initiative supports EU regulations that require extensive deployment of electric charging stations, hydrogen refuelling networks, and clean energy systems in airports, ports, and along major transport corridors. It also aligns with broader EU strategies to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles and promote renewable fuels in shipping and aviation.
