BMDV funding program for expanding companies’ fast charging infrastructure

It's not just private individuals who are increasingly buying electric vehicles. More and more companies are switching their fleets – whether cars or trucks – to electromobility . Although the number of public charging points is increasing in Germany, the charging infrastructure is still far from being fully developed. While according to Statista, around 1.17 million electric cars were registered in Germany on July 1, 2023 [1] , there were only 51,827 [2] public charging stations at the same time.

Own charging infrastructure for companies

Companies must be able to plan their operations optimally and there should be no delays because, for example, an electric vehicle could not yet be charged.
It is therefore particularly important to have your own charging infrastructure. In order to support the switch to electromobility and the expansion of fast charging infrastructures in companies, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport launched a new funding program According to the BMDV, this is aimed in particular at craft and commercial businesses as well as fleet users (such as transport and logistics companies, parcel services, rental car and car sharing providers and care services).

Companies have been able to submit an application since September 18, 2023. The funding can only be applied for once per company and applies to investment expenditure in the following areas: