[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

April 14, 2027

Around €8,000,000 per project; 2 grants expected; total topic budget €16,000,000.

Supports development of advanced, modular high-voltage powertrains and Megawatt Charging compatibility for heavy-duty electric vehicles to boost efficiency, sustainability, and integration in zero-emission transport.

--- ## Description This grant, under the Horizon Europe programme and the 2ZERO Partnership, aims to accelerate the development of next-generation, high-voltage, modular powertrain systems for heavy-duty battery electric vehicles (HD-BEVs). The focus is on compatibility with Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS), modular and removable battery designs, and flexible, standardized hardware/software interfaces to enable efficient, sustainable, and scalable zero-emission road transport. Projects are expected to demonstrate energy efficiency improvements, cost-effectiveness, and integration with innovative vehicle architectures and thermal management systems, while providing life-cycle cost evaluations compared to previous lower voltage systems. --- ## Due Dates - April 14, 2027: Full proposal submission deadline (17:00:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total topic budget: €16,000,000 - Expected funding per project: Around €8,000,000 - Indicative number of grants: 2 - Funding is provided as a lump sum grant under Horizon Innovation Actions. --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must comply with the general eligibility conditions of Horizon Europe, detailed in the [Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Eligible countries: EU Member States and associated countries (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf)). - Proposals must address all aspects outlined in the call scope, including system modularity, high-voltage operation, charging compatibility, and sustainability. - Consortia are expected; single applicants are generally not eligible for Innovation Actions. --- ## Application Process - Proposals are submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Single-stage submission process. - Page limits and formatting requirements are specified in the application form and [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are described in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - The application system opens December 15, 2026. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must report results to the 2ZERO Partnership for KPI monitoring. - Life-cycle cost analysis versus existing systems is required. - Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS is mandatory if earth observation, positioning, or navigation data/services are involved. - Lump sum funding simplifies financial reporting but requires detailed budget justification. --- ## External Links - [Full Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Evaluation, Legal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual (Application Process)](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Method | |---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points (NCPs) | [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (EC Main) | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

Higher Voltage, Megawatt Charging System Compatible, Modular Powertrain for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV) (2ZERO Partnership) - European Commission

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