Data-driven circular economy for e-mobility ecosystem (2ZERO Partnership)
Funds research to advance circularity and digital life-cycle management for electric vehicle powertrains and charging infrastructure, promoting sustainability in the e-mobility sector.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 14, 2027: Full proposal submission deadline
Funding Amounts: €5–7 million per project (lump sum); total topic budget €12 million; ~2 projects funded; project duration typically 36–48 months
Summary: Funds projects advancing circularity and data-driven life-cycle management in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, focusing on powertrains, charging infrastructure, and digital solutions for sustainability.
Key Information: Requires international consortia (min. 3 independent entities from different eligible countries); single-stage application; lump sum funding model applies.
Description
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action supports research and demonstration projects that enable a data-driven circular economy for the e-mobility ecosystem. The focus is on two main areas:
- Area A: Improving the circularity of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains and charging infrastructure by minimizing environmental impacts, extending component lifetimes, and promoting repair, refurbishment, and reuse—excluding battery cells.
- Area B: Enabling data-driven life-cycle management of EVs through digital tools (such as digital twins and product passports), advanced monitoring, predictive maintenance, and secure, interoperable data sharing across value chains.
Projects are expected to integrate innovative design, advanced monitoring, and digitalization strategies to support sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the development of new business models in the e-mobility sector. Both light-duty and heavy-duty electric vehicles are in scope.
