Higher Voltage, Megawatt Charging System compatible, modular powertrain for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV) (2ZERO Partnership)
Funds research to develop modular, high-voltage powertrains for heavy-duty vehicles with megawatt charging compatibility and improved efficiency, supporting the 2ZERO Partnership’s zero-emission transport goals.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 14, 2027: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: €16 million total call budget; around €8 million per project; 2 grants expected; lump sum funding model.
Summary: Funds modular, high-voltage powertrain R&I for heavy-duty vehicles, targeting megawatt charging compatibility, improved efficiency, and flexible integration within the 2ZERO Partnership.
Key Information: Lump sum grant, single-stage call, Horizon Innovation Action, 2ZERO Partnership.
Description
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds research and innovation projects that develop and demonstrate next-generation, modular high-voltage powertrain systems for heavy-duty vehicles (HDV), with a focus on compatibility with Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS). The call aims to address major challenges in cost and fast charging for HD battery electric vehicles by increasing system voltages (beyond 800V), improving energy efficiency, and enabling scalable, modular solutions that reduce total cost of ownership. Projects should also demonstrate benefits for auxiliary systems (e.g., thermal management), consider modular/removable battery systems for sustainability, and develop flexible hardware/software interfaces. Solutions must be validated in relevant operational environments and contribute to the European Partnership ‘Towards zero emission road transport’ (2ZERO) KPIs.
