EDF launches electric truck subsidies and charging expansion

French energy company EDF has unveiled a €240 million investment plan aimed at accelerating electrification across transport and households. A major portion of the initiative focuses on supporting electric heavy goods vehicles and building a robust charging network across France.

EDF electric truck subsidies to support SMEs

EDF has earmarked €30 million to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises to switch from diesel to fully electric heavy goods vehicles. Under the EDF electric truck subsidies scheme, businesses will receive an average of €15,000 per vehicle.

The funding is available for both purchasing and leasing electric trucks, but it comes with certain conditions. Each company can apply for support for a maximum of two vehicles. Additionally, businesses must either already have a charging station or commit to installing one.

The subsidy can be combined with existing French programmes such as CEE and Advenir, making the transition more cost-effective. With this allocation, EDF aims to bring around 2,000 new electric trucks onto French roads.

France electric truck charging network expansion planned

To complement vehicle adoption, EDF is investing €50 million to expand the France electric truck charging network. The plan includes installing 180 charging stations across 73 locations within the next three years.

These stations will be publicly accessible and designed mainly for long-haul electric trucks, ensuring that freight operators can recharge efficiently during transit. While detailed site information is yet to be shared, the rollout is expected to strengthen the country’s infrastructure for electric transport.

EDF €240 million plan supports energy transition

The EDF €240 million plan has been introduced as part of the company’s 80th anniversary initiative. While transport electrification is a key focus, the plan also includes support for residential energy upgrades.

An additional €80 million will be used to provide 80,000 low-income households with a €1,000 grant to install heat pumps. This support can be combined with programmes like MaPrimeRénov to encourage wider adoption of energy-efficient solutions.

EDF stated that the investment is designed to help households, transport operators, and industries transition toward cleaner energy while supporting new economic activity in France.