Federal government subsidizes charging stations at apartment buildings: also for SMEs

The federal government is providing €500 million in funding for the installation of charging stations at apartment buildings. Applications from owners, SMEs, and homeowners' associations can now be submitted digitally.

The Federal Ministry of Transport supports the with a new funding program Construction of Charging stations at apartment buildingsThe purchase and installation of private charging infrastructure, such as wallboxes in conjunction with the corresponding technical equipment, is eligible for funding. Grid connection and necessary construction work are also eligible, according to the ministry. The charging capacity per charging point must not exceed 22 kW.

➡️ Applications are now being accepted ((April 15, 2026) about a until then for that established portal Completely digital possible.

One requirement for receiving funding is that at least 20 percent of the existing parking spaces in an apartment building must be pre-wired. Furthermore, at least six parking spaces in or adjacent to an apartment building must always be electrified. Public parking spaces are not eligible for funding.

The subsidy amount per parking space is

🟢 Maximum 1.300 euros without an installed wallbox,

🟢 maximum 1.500 euros with wallbox or

🟢 A maximum of €2.000 with a charging point that supports so-called bidirectional charging. Bidirectional charging allows electric cars not only to receive electricity but also to supply it back to the grid.

"We are significantly advancing electromobility and increasing its user-friendliness. Charging at home is popular, convenient, and practical, as cars are often parked there for extended periods anyway. With our new €500 million funding program, we are bringing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles into the everyday lives of people living in apartment buildings, as parking spaces there often still lack sufficient charging infrastructure. Starting today, everyone can submit their funding applications," he says. Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder.

✔️ Eligible applicants are

1. Condominium owners' associations (WEG),
2. small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Private owners of residential property for rent and
3. Housing associations and real estate companies with a larger housing stock.

✔️ In total there are EUR 500 million ready.

✔️ The charging power per charging point may maximum 22 kW be. 

✔️ Interested parties can submit their application for funding. from April 15, 2026 Submit.

✔️ Applications for the first two recipient groups will be processed immediately upon receipt. If the application is approved, the funding will be granted as a fixed amount. Applications can be submitted until November 10, 2026.

✔️ The allocation of funding for Companies with a large housing stock (Third group) is decided on the basis of a competitive procedure. Applications can be submitted until October 15, 2026. Approval will be granted after the competitive procedure has been completed.

Source: Federal Ministry of Transport

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