Poland has launched a trio of large-scale funding initiatives totaling 6 billion zloty (€1.4 billion) aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to electric vehicles, with a specific focus on electrifying freight and commercial transport.
The funding package, announced by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, includes two programs dedicated to high-power charging infrastructure and truck charging stations, as well as an expanded grant scheme for electric vehicle buyers. The largest component targets high-power charging (HPC) hubs with a total allocation of 2 billion zloty, half of which—1 billion zloty (€233 million)—will be available in the first round of funding open until December 31, 2025.
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The HPC initiative offers grants covering up to 100% of investment costs for infrastructure operators. Eligibility is based on proximity to the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), with service areas on the core TEN-T network required to deliver at least 3600 kW of output. Facilities on the extended core or comprehensive network must provide 1500 kW, while logistics depots need to meet a minimum of 350 kW within 3 km of the specified network.
A second initiative mirrors this framework for heavy-duty truck charging, aiming to co-finance the construction or expansion of around 550 truck charging stations. Also budgeted at 2 billion zloty—with the first 1 billion zloty available until August 31, 2025—this program targets locations on the core TEN-T or near logistics hubs. Both infrastructure programs will be managed through a tendering process.
The third component of the funding plan expands Poland’s NaszEauto program, which has supported individual and sole trader purchases of M1-class battery electric vehicles (BEVs) since February. The basic grant per EV is 18,750 zloty (€4,450), with additional premiums available—for instance, 10,000 zloty for scrapping an old combustion vehicle and 11,250 zloty for low-income individuals. The maximum available grant totals 40,000 zloty (~€9,500). Starting next quarter, NaszEauto will also include support for the purchase or lease of N2 and N3-class vehicles, expanding its focus to commercial fleet electrification.
These moves follow the European Investment Bank’s approval of funds in October 2024. Piotr Ziółkowski, Committee Coordinator for Logistics and Transport at PSNM, welcomed the measures. “Currently, there are only around 100 electric heavy-duty vehicles on Polish roads. The implementation of the eagerly awaited support programmes will be an important step towards maintaining the status quo in the sector,” he said. “These initiatives, thanks to their comprehensive nature, give hope for rapid market development and increased interest in electrification among transport companies in Poland.”