The Ministry of Economy of Croatia has approved €12.3 million in funding for electric bus charging infrastructure projects across 12 cities, as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s transition to low-emission public transport.
The funding, sourced from Croatia’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, will support the installation of 127 charging stations in cities including Split, Rijeka and Dubrovnik. The total investment for the projects is expected to reach €17.6 million, with the remaining costs to be covered by local authorities or transport operators.
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The programme forms part of a broader €50 million initiative launched in 2024 to expand charging infrastructure for battery-electric buses. According to the ministry, uptake has exceeded initial expectations. “A total of 229 electric bus charging points have been contracted so far under the call, far above the initially set goal of at least 150 charging points,” the ministry said in a statement.
Croatia’s Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar said the projects would play a key role in modernising the country’s transport system. “This is an important step towards a long-term, sustainable and modern public transport system, as well as balanced development across all regions of the country,” he said.
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In parallel with infrastructure development, the government is also supporting the procurement of electric buses. Three weeks ago, authorities selected seven additional projects that will introduce 68 new electric buses. Combined with earlier approvals, a total of 206 electric buses are set to be deployed across 17 municipalities.
Public transport operator ZET in the capital Zagreb has outlined longer-term ambitions, planning to fully electrify its bus fleet within the next decade with the acquisition of around 500 battery-electric buses.
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Despite these plans, adoption remains at an early stage. According to analysis by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, only nine electric buses were registered in Croatia across 2024 and 2025. The latest funding round is expected to significantly increase deployment in the coming years.