- E.ON, Eldrive, and ZSE receive €45 million EU funding to install 1,400 charging points, including 430 for trucks.
- Charging points will be located along major transport routes, filling network gaps for light and heavy vehicles.
- The project supports EU efforts to decarbonise transport, co-funded through the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF II).
Europe’s EV infrastructure gets €45 million boost for 2027 expansion for E.ON, Eldrive, and ZSE networks
E.ON, Eldrive, and ZSE have received €45 million in EU funding to expand Europe’s EV infrastructure. The three companies will work together on the DRIVE-E project to install 1,400 charging points across 13 European countries by 2027. This includes 430 charging points specifically for heavy-duty electric trucks.
The new charging stations will be built along major transport routes. The goal is to make it easier for both passenger and freight transport to switch to electric power. More than 250 locations in countries such as Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Italy will see new stations. These sites will be a mix of truck-only and combined truck and car charging points.
This project is part of the EU’s broader push to decarbonise transport and improve sustainability. The DRIVE-E project is co-funded under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF II), which aims to develop alternative fuel networks.
E.ON is leading the project, with a long history of supporting electromobility in Europe. The company already operates over 6,000 public charging points across 11 countries. E.ON is also significantly expanding its ultra-rapid charging infrastructure in the UK, particularly in Scotland. The company plans to build six new charging hubs, adding 42 ultra-rapid charge points near major locations.
With this new funding, E.ON and its partners hope to make electric vehicles more accessible and convenient for everyone. The expansion will be key to achieving cleaner, greener transport across Europe.
