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Horizon Europe Cluster 5 — Climate, Energy and Mobility

Horizon Zero-Emission Long-Distance Coaches

Funds a €13.5M Innovation Action that proves zero-emission coaches and buses can serve reliable long-distance routes across Europe.

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Zero-emission buses already operate in urban and suburban settings, but long-distance services demand more range, heavier vehicles, faster charging and reliable infrastructure. This topic funds one Innovation Action that demonstrates how zero-emission coaches and buses can work in regular long-distance passenger transport across European routes.

The project must operate at least five coaches and

Demonstrating zero-emission coaches and buses on long-distance routes, including at least five vehicles and average extra-urban journeys of at least 500 km. Projects integrate vehicles, charging or refuelling, grids, fleet operations, cross-border and intermodal travel, passenger comfort and safety, business models, legal barriers and replication, reaching TRL 7-8.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Biennial
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.14 Apr 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€13.5M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-04Source: ec.europa.eu