June subsidy under the slogan of zero-emission transport

Environmental protection and the transition to a low-emission economy are among the most important directions of support for companies implemented through European Funds. This is clearly visible in June.

– As many as three June recruitments share a common goal: supporting the development of zero-emission transport in Poland and transforming the heavy transport sector, leading to a complete phase-out of fossil fuels – says Małgorzata Okularczyk-Okoń, CEO of Collect Consulting, an expert in obtaining subsidies, who tries to draw the attention of readers of “Rzeczpospolita” to the most attractive recruitments in the coming months. – These recruitments include almost linear support for the transport sector: from financing the expansion of infrastructure for charging electric vehicles and refueling hydrogen, through subsidizing the purchase and leasing of zero-emission vehicles of the N2 and N3 categories, to industrial investments in modern clean mobility technologies. The differences are the sources of financing: KPO, the Modernization Fund and national funds to support electromobility, but all towards a climate-neutral economy and a future based on sustainable development – ​​she points out.

From 30 May 2025 to 30 June 2025, entrepreneurs can submit applications for support for the purchase or lease of zero-emission delivery and heavy goods vehicles of categories N2 and N3 (N2 – vehicles with a maximum weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes; N3 – vehicles with a maximum weight exceeding 12 tonnes). The program is implemented by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOSiGW). Its budget is PLN 2 billion provided from the Modernization Fund.

The maximum amount of funding is PLN 400,000 for a vehicle in the N2 category and PLN 750,000 for a vehicle in the N3 category. The intensity of support depends on the size of the enterprise and reaches up to 60% of eligible costs for micro and small companies, up to 50% for medium-sized companies and up to 30% for large companies. Vehicles, the purchase of which will be financed by the subsidy, must be new, have valid third-party liability and comprehensive insurance policies and travel at least 25,000 km per year for the N2 category and 50,000 km for the N3 category.

– Time will tell whether transport companies will be interested in greater use of alternative fuels. Nevertheless, the possibility of financing the purchase of an electric truck fleet with a considerable subsidy will certainly be a key incentive – believes Małgorzata Okularczyk-Okoń.

In keeping with the low-emission economy climate, entrepreneurs should also pay attention to the latest recruitment under the National Recovery Plan (KPO), component E3.1.1. Support instrument for the low-emission economy. – Capital companies classified as SMEs, large companies and mid-cap companies can apply for capital investment support for large industrial projects in the clean mobility and energy sector – indicates the head of Collect Consulting.

Financing in the form of capital input, minimum PLN 50 million, will include, among others:

* production of low- and zero-emission vehicles (passenger cars, trucks, buses, locomotives, agricultural machinery),

* production of components (batteries, drives, power supply systems),

* construction of hydrogen charging and refueling infrastructure,

* production of components and technologies for renewable energy sources (e.g. batteries, PV, energy storage),

* recycling waste from the low-emission sector.

– The qualification of the project for support will be determined primarily by the market demand for the product, completeness and realism of financing sources, as well as compliance with the principle of “do not cause serious damage to the environment” – says President Okularczyk-Okoń.

He also points out that a key stage of the assessment will be a due diligence analysis of the company covering financial, legal, market and environmental aspects. Companies will be able to receive additional points for the participation of EU components, innovation and the use of renewable energy.

- Unfortunately, there is not much time left to prepare business plans and submit applications. The recruitment window opened on May 26 will close on July 4, 2025 - notes the head of Collect Consulting.

The third of the June recruitments she has distinguished is organized by NFOSiGW. – This is a competition within the priority program “Support for infrastructure for charging electric vehicles and hydrogen refueling infrastructure” – our expert notes.

The program offers entrepreneurs and other entities, such as local governments, housing communities or cooperatives, non-refundable subsidies for the construction and modernization of charging stations with a capacity of 22 kW and hydrogen refueling stations. Preferences are provided for SMEs and locations with lower infrastructure saturation.

The amount of the subsidy depends on the type of investment and may be:

* up to 25 percent of eligible costs for charging stations for own needs or not generally available,

* up to 30% for publicly available charging stations with a capacity of 50–150 kW (with the possibility of increasing by 15 percentage points in smaller municipalities),

* up to 50 percent for charging stations with a capacity above 150 kW and hydrogen stations.

– In order to increase the chances of obtaining subsidies for their projects, companies should ensure a share of their own funds greater than the minimum required, take into account the use of renewable energy sources, e.g. powering the station with renewable energy, or verify the cost-effectiveness of the investment calculated as the ratio of investment outlays to the station's power or efficiency – says Małgorzata Okularczyk-Okoń.

Recruitment runs from 2 to 26 June 2025.