We look at charging infrastructure as an overall system of public and private fast- and normal-charging options. We are improving this overall system in several fields in parallel: with a nationwide public fast-charging network for charging over long journeys and in densely populated areas, with funding for charging infrastructure privately at home and in the commercial area as well as in the public space for everyday use. Our next objective: the nearest fast-charging station should be reachable by electric car in 10 minutes, everywhere in Germany.

“Local charging infrastructure” funding guideline

As part of this Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) funding programme, natural persons, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local authorities had the opportunity to submit applications for funding to develop publicly accessible charging infrastructure from 12 April to 31 December 2021.

Main points in brief

  • Funding support for the new installation of public charging infrastructure at popular everyday destinations, e.g. retail outlets, restaurants, cultural venues.
  • Eligible applicants include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), local authorities and natural persons.
  • Total funding volume of 300 million euros with funding quotas of up to 80% of the investment costs.
  • De minimis aid.
  • Approval on a first-come, first-served basis.

Information relating to the application

  • Eligible applicants comprised small and medium-sized enterprises as defined in OJ EC L 124/36, local authorities and natural persons.
  • The funding programme is administered by the Federal Institute for Administrative Services. Further information is available here.

Links and documents

  • Details on the announcement of the funding guideline pertaining to the use of federal funds within the scope of the BMDV “Local charging infrastructure” programme can be found here.

“Publicly accessible charging infrastructure” funding guideline for 2021-2025

Under the newly launched “Publicly Accessible Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles in Germany” (“Öffentlich zugängliche Ladeinfrastruktur für Elektrofahrzeuge in Deutschland”) funding programme, the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport will provide a total of 500 million euros in individual funding calls for the development of public charging infrastructure from summer 2021 to the end of 2025.

Main points in brief

Under the guideline, a total of 500 million euros in funding volume is being allocated for investment grants in individual funding calls up to 2025. The funding object and the funding quotas are specified in the respective funding calls. The most recent calls for funding:

First call for applications for the establishment of new charging infrastructure

  • Funding support for the purpose of constructing new public charging infrastructure.
  • Legal entities and natural persons are eligible to apply.
  • Object of funding: Normal and fast charging points as well as the necessary grid connection.
  • Funding rates of up to 60%.
  • Ranking according to quota regions and economic viability.

Information relating to the application

  • Eligible to apply are legal entities and natural persons.
  • The funding programme is administered by the Federal Institute for Administrative Services. Further information is available here.

Links and documents

  • • The funding announcement and funding guideline can be found here.

“Charging stations for electric vehicles – companies and municipalities” funding guideline

With the “Non-Publicly Accessible Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles – Companies and Municipalities” funding guideline, the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) supports companies and municipalities in setting up charging infrastructure at parking spaces for employees as well as for the company or municipal electric vehicle fleets.

Main points in brief

  • Funding is available for the purchase and installation of non-public stationary charging stations with up to 22 kW charging capacity, including the grid connection.
  • A maximum subsidy of 900 euros per charging point is available.
  • Companies receive a maximum of 45,000 euros per location.
  • For municipalities, the minimum subsidy amount is 9,000 euros with a minimum number of 10 charging points.
  • The charging infrastructure must be located at parking spaces on properties intended for commercial and municipal use or for parking employees’ vehicles.
  • The subsidies are granted as de minimis support.

Information relating to the application

Information on the application procedure and how to apply can be found on the homepage of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW):

Links and documents

  • The funding announcement and funding guideline can be found here.
  • Manufacturers of charging equipment are entitled to have the eligibility of their products assessed. If all technical requirements are met, the products will be included in the list of eligible charging devices. Please use this link.

“Charging stations for electric cars – residential buildings” funding guideline

With the “Charging stations for electric cars – residential buildings” (“Ladestationen für Elektroautos – Wohngebäude”) funding guideline, the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) provided funding for privately used charging stations for home and apartment owners as well as for tenants and landlords or landlord associations.

Main points in brief

Due to the high demand, the funding volume of the programme was increased three times to a total of 800 million euros before it expired on 27 October 2021. As a result, around 900,000 new charging points can be established at residential buildings.

  • Flat-rate funding support of 900 euros for the purchase of a private charging station, including the costs of installation.
  • Those eligible to apply were sponsors of investment measures, such as private individuals, condominium owners’ associations, housing companies, housing cooperatives and property developers.
  • The funding was provided in the form of an investment grant.

Information relating to the application

Links and documents

  • The funding announcement and funding guideline can be found here.