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Horizon Europe Cluster 5 — Climate, Energy and Mobility

Horizon High-Voltage Heavy-Duty Electric Powertrains

Funds two €8M Innovation Actions that make electric heavy-duty vehicles more efficient, modular and ready for megawatt charging.

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Heavy-duty battery-electric vehicles need lower costs, faster charging and systems that can serve many demanding use cases. This topic funds Innovation Actions that develop and demonstrate modular high-voltage powertrains for commercial vehicles, with voltages above 800V and compatibility with Megawatt Charging Systems.

Projects should simplify system configurations while improving efficiency and

Developing and demonstrating modular post-800V powertrains for Heavy-Duty Vehicles compatible with Megawatt Charging Systems. Projects improve energy efficiency, charging losses, safety, modularity, thermal management, interfaces, component life, second-life battery potential and lifecycle cost, with vehicle demonstrations in relevant environments and outcomes reaching TRL 7.

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.€16M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-05Source: ec.europa.eu