Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
16 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 8 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- INSTITUT VEDECOM
French research institute specializing in human factors, 5G connectivity, and user acceptance for connected and automated vehicles.
“INCIT-EV was their largest single project (EUR 2.5M) focused on user-centric EV charging solutions including dynamic wireless power transfer.”
FR19 projects - POLITECNICO DI BARI
Southern Italian technical university specializing in photonic sensing, EV charging infrastructure, and transport electrification across European research consortia.
“eCharge4Drivers (EUR 476k) focused on charging UX and location planning; ELVITEN on LEV charging field demonstrations; PROGRESSUS on power conversion and smart charging with blockchain.”
PrimaryIT19 projects - IREN SPA
Italian multi-utility providing district heating, electricity, water, and waste infrastructure as demonstration sites for energy transition and smart city research.
“NeMo addressed electromobility networks while INCIT-EV demonstrated urban and long-range EV charging solutions including wireless power transfer.”
IT16 projects - Inovacijsko-razvojni institut Univerze v Ljubljani
University of Ljubljana's innovation institute specializing in user-centric building energy performance, renovation strategies, and community energy systems.
“INCIT-EV covers dynamic wireless power transfer, superfast chargers, and smart charging — a clear expansion from buildings into e-mobility.”
SI14 projects - ENEDIS
France's main electricity distribution operator, bringing real grid infrastructure to EU smart energy, flexibility, and e-mobility demonstrations.
“INCIT-EV focuses on EV charging solutions including dynamic wireless power transfer, while InterConnect addresses smart grid-to-building connectivity relevant to EV integration.”
FR11 projects - RED ELECTRICA DE ESPANA S.A.U.
Spain's national transmission system operator, bringing real grid infrastructure to EU projects on market design, flexibility, and EV charging.
“INCIT-EV demonstrates urban and long-range EV charging solutions including dynamic wireless power transfer and superfast chargers.”
ES6 projects - 5T SRL
Torino's ITS operator providing real-world urban mobility data, multimodal transport management, and city-scale deployment environments for EU transport innovation projects.
“INCIT-EV covers dynamic wireless power transfer, superfast chargers, and smart charging; STEVE demonstrated L-category electric vehicles in urban settings.”
IT6 projects - I-DE REDES ELECTRICAS INTELIGENTESSA
Iberdrola's Spanish distribution network operator, providing real grid infrastructure for smart energy, TSO-DSO coordination, and urban electrification demonstrations.
“ASSURED developed fast and smart charging solutions for heavy-duty urban vehicles including electric buses, trucks, and vans.”
ES6 projects - IAV GMBH INGENIEURGESELLSCHAFT AUTO UND VERKEHR
German automotive engineering firm specializing in commercial vehicle powertrains, e-mobility charging, and safety-critical vehicle software systems.
“ASSURED addressed fast charging solutions for urban heavy-duty applications including electric buses, trucks, and vans.”
PrimaryDE5 projects - ENEFIT AS
Estonian energy company providing grid infrastructure and operational data for EU energy innovation demonstrations.
“INCIT-EV demonstrated multiple EV charging technologies including dynamic wireless power transfer and superfast chargers.”
EE4 projects - IREN MERCATO SPA
Italian multi-utility commercial arm providing real-world demonstration sites for multi-energy networks, EV charging and 5G-enabled utility services.
“INCIT-EV focused on user-centric urban and long-range charging, including dynamic and static wireless power transfer and superfast chargers.”
PrimaryIT3 projects - GRENOBLE-ALPES-METROPOLE METRO
French metropolitan authority providing urban testbeds for sustainable mobility, food systems, and smart city innovation in the Grenoble area.
“eCharge4Drivers (EUR 580K) addresses scalable charging stations, low-power DC charging for light electric vehicles, and location planning tools.”
PrimaryFR3 projects - BUILDING FACILITY SERVICES PAROCHIYPIRESION ANONYMI ETAIREIA
Greek facility services company with hands-on experience in smart grid flexibility markets and EV charging infrastructure deployment.
“In eCharge4Drivers (2020–2024), B.F.S. participated in developing scalable, low-power DC charging stations for light electric vehicles, including location planning tools and user experience guidelines.”
PrimaryEL2 projects - EASELINK GMBH
Austrian SME developing automatic ground-level conductive charging connectors for electric vehicles, validated through €2M EU SME Instrument funding.
“'Charging stations' and 'automatic charging connectors for electric vehicles' are listed as explicit keywords in the Matrix Charging SME-2 project.”
PrimarySMEAT2 projects - OY TURKU ENERGIA - ABO ENERGI AB
Finnish municipal energy utility offering city-scale testbed for EV charging, smart grid, and positive energy district pilots.
“USER-CHI (2020-2024) involves Turku Energia in deploying user-centric EV charging solutions along TEN-T transport corridors, integrating smart grid and business model innovation.”
PrimaryFI2 projects - VERBUND AG
Austrian electricity utility with H2020 experience in EV charging infrastructure and demand response, operating real grid and e-mobility assets.
“In eCharge4Drivers (2020–2024), VERBUND contributed to scalable DC charging station design, charging solutions for light electric vehicles, and location planning tools for charging networks.”
PrimaryAT2 projects