RFAs: Charging Infrastructure Support for Heavy Trucks and Buses (Sweden)

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The Swedish Energy Agency’s Charging Infrastructure Support initiative provides grants to businesses in Sweden for establishing non-public and semi-public charging infrastructure for heavy trucks and buses. Eligible projects can receive up to 45% of eligible costs, plus an additional 5% of eligible charging equipment or battery storage costs when applicable, with a maximum grant of SEK 20 million per project. What Is the Swedish Charging Infrastructure Support? The Swedish Energy Agency’s charging infrastructure support is designed to accelerate the electrification of heavy transport in Sweden by helping businesses invest in charging infrastructure for electric trucks and buses. The funding focuses on charging facilities located on business properties and intended for non-public or semi-public use. The scheme can also support battery storage connected to the charging infrastructure. The initiative addresses one of the major barriers to heavy-vehicle electrification: the high upfront cost of installing suitable charging infrastructure. What Does the Grant Support? Funding can support costs directly associated with establishing, installing, or expanding charging infrastructure for heavy trucks and buses.

Eligible investments may include:

- Construction of charging infrastructure - Installation of charging stations - Expansion of existing charging facilities - Charging equipment - Battery storage connected to the charging station - Other eligible project costs specified under the programme rules For battery storage, the eligible cost is subject to a ceiling of SEK 10,000 per kW. How Much Funding Is Available? Businesses can receive support covering up to 45% of eligible project costs. An additional 5% of the purchase cost of charging equipment and/or battery storage may be available when the applicable conditions are met.

The maximum amount of support is:

- Maximum grant: SEK 20 million per application and project

- Base support: Up to 45% of eligible costs

- Additional support: Up to 5% of the purchase cost of eligible charging equipment and/or battery storage, subject to conditions

- Battery storage cost ceiling: SEK 10,000 per kW

The grant is therefore particularly relevant to businesses planning substantial charging infrastructure investments for electric heavy-duty vehicles. Who Is Eligible? The opportunity is intended for businesses operating in Sweden that want to establish non-public or semi-public charging infrastructure for heavy trucks and buses. Eligible applicants should ensure that their proposed project meets the programme’s requirements concerning: - The applicant’s business status and location - The type of charging infrastructure being installed - The intended users of the charging station - The eligible costs included in the application - Completion requirements - Long-term operation requirements The charging infrastructure must serve heavy trucks and buses used in business operations. What Are Non-Public and Semi-Public Charging Stations? The distinction is important when preparing an application. Non-public charging infrastructure is generally intended for restricted users, such as a company’s own vehicles or specifically authorized operators. Semi-public charging infrastructure can provide access to a broader but still defined group of users, rather than being fully open to the general public. The programme specifically targets these types of charging facilities on business properties. Key Project Requirements Applicants should consider the programme’s operational requirements before submitting an application. Completion Deadline The charging infrastructure must be completed no later than September 30, 2029. This means applicants need a realistic implementation schedule covering procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and completion. Minimum Operating Period Once completed, the charging stations must remain operational for at least three years. Applicants should therefore demonstrate that they have the technical, financial, and operational capacity to maintain the infrastructure throughout the required period. Eligible Location The charging infrastructure must be established on business properties in Sweden and meet the programme’s requirements for non-public or semi-public use. Heavy Transport Focus The infrastructure must be intended for heavy trucks and buses, supporting the transition from conventional propulsion to electric heavy transport. Why This Funding Matters Heavy-duty vehicles generally require significantly more charging capacity than passenger cars. Businesses can therefore face substantial infrastructure costs when transitioning fleets to electric vehicles. This funding helps reduce that investment barrier by contributing toward eligible infrastructure expenses. The programme can support broader objectives including: - Electrification of heavy transport - Reduction of transport-related emissions - Expansion of Sweden’s electric charging network - Increased adoption of electric trucks and buses - Development of business-based charging infrastructure - Improved readiness for zero-emission commercial transport For companies operating heavy vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure can be an important part of a long-term fleet electrification strategy. What Can Battery Storage Be Used For? Battery storage can be included when it is connected to the charging station and meets the programme’s eligibility requirements. Battery storage can potentially help businesses manage the electricity demand associated with high-power charging for heavy vehicles. However, the programme places a specific cost ceiling on eligible battery storage: - SEK 10,000 per kW Applicants should therefore calculate storage-related costs carefully and distinguish eligible expenditure from any costs exceeding the applicable ceiling. How to Apply Businesses interested in the grant should prepare their project carefully before submitting an application. S