A second procedure has been opened for the construction of a charging infrastructure for electric cars.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications opened a second procedure „"Charging infrastructure for electric vehicles on roads - second" (BG16FFPR001-3.004) by Transport Connectivity Programme 2021–2027. with a total budget of 10 million euros. The aim is to accelerate the construction of a modern infrastructure for charging electric vehicles. Charging stations will be built only in less developed regions of the country – Northwestern, North Central, Northeastern, Southeastern and South Central.

Candidates:
The procedure is open to micro, small, medium and large enterprises, as well as for associations between them. Beneficiaries must be registered. no later than 31.12.2022. and have been in business for the last three financial years.

Application deadline:
Project proposals are submitted via the electronic system June 2020 to 16.07.2026, 16:00.. The implementation of project activities must be completed. up to 30 months, but not later than 31.12.2029.

Eligible activities under the procedure

The procedure supports complex activities that include:

Construction of charging infrastructure

• Installing electric vehicle charging stations with power over 22 kW.
• Charging stations should be located along sections of the republican road network outside the settlements that are part of the main and extensive Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), and can be up to 3 km from the exit of the republican road (e.g. parking lots).

Technical equipment and related activities

• Delivery and installation of technical equipment for charging stations.
• Related construction and installation works and adaptation of terrain or road.
• Installation work and costs for obtaining the necessary permits.

Integration with renewable energy sources (RE)

• Investments for electricity production from renewable sources and systems for its on-site storage.

Public access and operation

• The built infrastructure must be publicly available with non-discriminatory access and charging fees must match market prices.

Funding and intensity

• Maximum grant amount per project: 256,000 euros.
• Funding intensity:
  • To 65 % for micro and small enterprises;
  • To 55 % for medium-sized enterprises;
  • To 35 % for large enterprises.

Technical requirements for charging stations

The projects must provide modern charging infrastructure with minimum technical parameters depending on the type of network:

• For passenger cars on the core TEN-T network: minimum 600 kW and at least 2 points with power 150 kW.
• For passenger cars on the comprehensive TEN-T network: minimum 300 kW and at least 1 point with power 150 kW.
• For freight vehicles on the TEN-T core network: minimum 2800 kW and minimum 2 points by 350 kW.
• For freight vehicles on the comprehensive TEN-T: minimum 1400 kW and minimum 1 point by 350 kW.

The procedure is part of the efforts of the Transport Connectivity Programme 2021–2027 to develop alternative fuels and sustainable transport in Bulgaria. The construction of charging stations along the TEN-T network will stimulate electromobility, improve mobility outside large cities and support environmentally friendly transport. Under the first procedure, the following were approved: six charging center projects at the end of 2025.

More information and application instructions can be found at page of ISUN.