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

May 6, 2025 (opens) | September 4, 2025 (deadline)

Total budget €12,000,000; typical grant around €6,000,000; 2 projects funded

Supports user-centric, energy-efficient BEV solutions to ensure consistent range in all weather, under the 2ZERO Partnership.

Single-stage application; lump sum funding; demonstration in relevant environment required.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, part of the Horizon Europe programme and the 2ZERO Partnership, seeks proposals that deliver optimised, user-centric solutions for energy efficiency and consistent range in road battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across all weather conditions. The focus is on developing and demonstrating affordable, innovative energy management and thermal management systems for light duty and light commercial vehicles, ensuring minimal range loss during extreme weather, and integrating user needs and smart city standards into vehicle design. Projects must address user requirements, holistic energy and thermal management, integration with smart grids, and the demonstration of solutions in prototype or mock-up vehicles. The results are expected to contribute to significant reductions in range loss under extreme temperatures, improved user comfort, and alignment with automotive standards. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: May 6, 2025 - Submission deadline: September 4, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €12,000,000 - Indicative grant per project: ~€6,000,000 - Number of projects funded: 2 - Funding is provided as a lump sum grant under Horizon Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA). --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2023-2024/wp-13-general-annexes_horizon-2023-2024_en.pdf)). - Proposals must involve a consortium (multi-partner), typically including academia, industry, and other stakeholders. - Entities from certain non-EU/non-associated countries may participate if they secure their own funding. - All eligibility, financial, and operational capacity requirements are detailed in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Submit using the standard [Horizon Europe Innovation Actions application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Proposals must comply with page limits and formatting as specified in the application form and General Annexes. - Evaluation is based on excellence, impact, and quality/efficiency of implementation. - Projects must demonstrate solutions in a relevant environment and follow FAIR data principles. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals must address all aspects listed in the call text, including user analysis, holistic thermal and energy management, grid integration, and demonstration. - Participation in open science and reporting to the 2ZERO Partnership is required. - Lump sum funding simplifies financial management; see [guidance on lump sum funding](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-funding-what-do-i-need-to-know_he_en.pdf). - For detailed rules, refer to the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 – Climate, Energy and Mobility](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-8-climate-energy-and-mobility_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [General Annexes 2025](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Online Manual for Applicants](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) --- ## Contact Information | Resource | Link/Contact | |---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Home Page | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General Enquiries | [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 | [Find your NCP](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) |

Road Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) optimised user-centric solutions for energy efficiency design and consistent range throughout weather conditions (2ZERO Partnership)

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