Call for projects for zero-emission heavy commercial vehicles: up to 100% aid for businesses

The Ministry of Economy is launching its first call for projects dedicated to zero-emission heavy commercial vehicles. This new scheme aims to support businesses in decarbonising their fleets by covering part or all of the cost difference between a zero-emission vehicle and an equivalent model with a combustion engine.

Up to €10 million for N2 and N3 category vehicles

With a budget of €10 million, the call for projects concerns:

• N2 category vehicles (3.5 to 12 tonnes)
• N3 category vehicles (over 12 tonnes)

Eligible vehicles include electric lorries, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, vehicles equipped with a hydrogen combustion engine, and the conversion of combustion engine vehicles to zero-emission vehicles. The scheme is designed to be technologically neutral.

The aid can cover up to 100% of eligible costs (the difference in investment between a zero-emission vehicle and a comparable conventional vehicle).

At the same time, a specific aid scheme for SMEs provides support of up to 60% for small businesses and 50% for medium-sized businesses, limited to five vehicles and a ceiling of €300,000.

A call for projects for charging infrastructure dedicated to heavy commercial vehicles is also underway, with a subsidy of up to 70% of the investment.
Companies can benefit from free support from Luxinnovation to structure their decarbonisation project.

Read the full press release to find out all the conditions and terms of participation

Discover the associated measure “Purchase of electric utility vehicles“.