Companies in the Netherlands can now apply for funding to establish charging stations for battery-electric commercial vehicles, with a total of €57 million available through two funding programs.
The first program, the Subsidy Scheme Private Charging Infrastructure at Companies (SPRILA), offers a budget of €42 million. This scheme aims to support the installation of private charging points primarily in industrial areas and distribution centers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can receive up to 40% of the total costs for the purchase and installation of charging infrastructure, while large companies are eligible for a maximum funding rate of 20%.
Additionally, grants under the SPRILA scheme can also be utilized for the construction of stationary energy storage systems alongside the charging infrastructure. These batteries help alleviate grid load and improve the utilization of renewable energy sources. Furthermore, advice on establishing the charging infrastructure is subsidized under this program.
Starting from 1 October, applications will also be accepted for the Subsidy Scheme for Public Charging Infrastructure for Heavy Transport (SPULA), which has a budget of €15 million dedicated to public charging infrastructure for heavy goods vehicles. This program is designed for charge point operators to create a nationwide network of charging stations for heavy electric vehicles. Funding is available for both new locations and the expansion of existing sites, aiming to address the charging infrastructure requirements of the freight and logistics sector.
Under the SPULA program, charging stations with an output of 200 to 250 kW can receive subsidies of up to €19,000, while those with outputs exceeding 350 kW may receive up to €43,000. If a stationary storage system is included, subsidies of up to €80 per kilowatt hour of storage capacity are available.
Applications for both funding programs are open until 31 December 2024. More details regarding the subsidies and sample calculations can be found on the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO) website.
