Milence to get €111 million EU funding for building charging infrastructure hubs in Europe

Ahead of the inauguration of the very first e-truck charging hub in Italy, to be held next week, Milence will obtain about €111 million EU funding for keeping on building charging infrastructure hubs in Europe. The project MILES (Mobility Infrastructure for Logistics – Electric & Sustainable) is part of twin applications submitted by Milence to establish the first pan-European network of charging points for heavy-duty electric vehicles.

Through this project, Milence will deploy 284 MCS and 264 CCS charging points in 71 locations across 10 EU member states, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Poland.

Milence to invest in charging infrastructure

All this is included in the AFIF (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility), ensuring a total grant of €422 million. “This investment is an important step in positioning Europe as the global leader in sustainable road transport, where decarbonization drives both environmental progress and economic prosperity”, stated Milence in a press note.

“Those who have already invested in their first electric trucks, or are considering the leap, can move forward with confidence, knowing that a reliable and extensive charging network is being built to support their transition”, continued Milence.

“Being selected as a leading project and receiving a large share of EU funding is a testament to the remarkable progress Milence has made in just two years”, said Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence. “It reflects the trust we’ve built in our ability to deploy Europe’s largest public charging network for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The AFIF’s call is an important step towards making HDV charging hubs strategic pillars of Europe’s transport future. This is a continental mission and working together is essential. I congratulate all funded projects and am happy to join forces in building a more sustainable future for Europe.”