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Secure AFIF Funding to Scale Your Public EV Charging Network in Europe
Unlock millions in EU funding that most CPOs miss out on. This guide gives you the exact roadmap to secure AFIF financing and scale your charging network while your competitors struggle with paperwork.
Understand the current EU charging landscape, rollout challenges, and future goals
Learn how AFIF supports charging infrastructure and align your business with funding objectives
Discover eligibility criteria and create competitive applications that stand out
Master financial planning, technology selection, and technical compliance requirements
Discover strategies for building partnerships and engaging stakeholders to strengthen your proposal
Your roadmap to securing AFIF funding
The public charging landscape in the EU
Get a comprehensive overview of the current state of EV charging infrastructure in Europe, with detailed statistics on deployment trends, challenges, and future projections. Understand the surge in public charging stations, the distribution between AC and DC chargers, and the targets for future growth.
Navigating roadblocks and accelerating deployment
Learn about the key challenges to public charge point rollout in Europe, including permit hurdles, grid capacity issues, inconsistent incentives, and technical barriers. Discover strategic solutions for accelerating deployment through increased incentives, grid upgrades, and streamlined regulatory processes.
AFIF: A powerful catalyst for EV infrastructure development
Explore how the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) works as a pivotal EU initiative to support charging infrastructure. Understand the program’s scope, recent funding results, and how it addresses key barriers to deployment by fostering public-private partnerships.
Eligibility criteria and project types
Get detailed information on who can apply for AFIF funding, what types of projects are supported, and the specific technical and operational requirements your proposal must meet. Learn about the compliance standards for public accessibility, ad hoc charging, pricing display, and more.
Application preparation and submission
Follow a step-by-step guide to preparing your application, including key documentation, financial requirements, and technical specifications. Understand the role of Implementing Partners in the application process and how to leverage their expertise for success.
Evaluation process and success factors
Learn how AFIF evaluates proposals, with insights into scoring criteria such as relevance, project maturity, plan quality, impact, and catalytic effect. Discover strategies to maximize your application’s score and stand out in a competitive funding environment.
What’s Inside: Your Roadmap to Securing AFIF Funding
The public charging landscape in the EU
Public EV charging in the EU is expanding fast, with over 740,000 points installed by 2024. However, deployment remains uneven, with 61% concentrated in just three countries. This chapter outlines the current state, key challenges, and strategies to close the infrastructure gap.
AFIF: A powerful catalyst for EV infrastructure development
The Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) provides essential EU funding to scale up EV charging across Europe. With €1.3B already allocated and a second €1B call in 2024, AFIF supports high-impact projects that accelerate deployment along key transport corridors.
AFIF eligibility & project types
AFIF funding is open to legal entities across eligible countries for deploying public charging stations on TEN-T routes. Projects must meet strict technical, accessibility, and interoperability standards, with power and grid requirements set for both LDVs and HDVs.
How to apply
Applying for AFIF funding involves meeting eligibility criteria, preparing strong financial and technical documentation, and partnering with approved institutions. This chapter guides you through the full application process, key deadlines, and evaluation stages to boost your chances of success.
Written by leading industry experts
An internationally recognized expert in emobility policy with experience across European and North American markets. Petar leads AMPECO’s engagement with industry bodies and spearheads the company’s sustainability strategy. His previous work shaping the EU’s clean transportation policy provides valuable insights into navigating complex regulatory frameworks.
Petar Georgiev
Head of Strategic Alliances, Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability, AMPECO
With expertise in regulatory intelligence and market research, Ivelina provides critical analysis on e-mobility regulatory landscapes. Her academic background in marketing, combined with practical experience in the EV charging sector, enables her to translate complex compliance requirements into actionable business strategies for CPOs entering new markets.
Ivelina Kadiri
Regulatory Affairs Manager, E-mobility, AMPECO
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