CROSS-E

The European CROSS-E Cohesion project is aimed at deploying high-capacity charging points for both personal electric vehicles (LDVs) and electric trucks (HDVs) along key transit routes across Europe. The initiative supports the vision of a zero-emission future for electric mobility throughout the Continent.

Basic project information

Project duration: November 2023 – November 2026

Maximum approved grant for the entire consortium: €29,970,000

Co-financing per unit:

€30,000 for each charging point with a minimum capacity of 150 kW,
€60,000 for each charging point with a minimum capacity of 350 kW,
€30,000 for each 600 kVA of connected power.

Partners:

Petrol Group (Petrol d.d., Ljubljana – Consortium Coordinator, and Petrol d.o.o., Zagreb)
Allego Group (Netherlands, Italy, and Poland)
GreenWay Group (Poland, Slovakia, and Croatia)
Emobility Solutions (Hungary)

The project is co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), through the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) ̶ the key European financial instrument for the development of Trans-European Network for Transport (TEN-T) infrastructure. The initiative is managed by the European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and the Environment (CINEA).

More information about the about AFIF and the funded projects in the AFIF 1, 5th cut-off date

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Project description

Strategic Partnership for the Development of High-Performance networks

The main objectives of the CROSS-E project are to enhance connectivity between Cohesion countries and Western Europe, establish the first electric truck corridors along key logistics routes, and reduce waiting times at locations with high seasonal demand for e-vehicle charging.

The CROSS-E project comprises two interconnected initiatives: CROSS-E General and CROSS-E Cohesion.

Together, these initiatives aim to install 911 high-performance charging points (150 kW and 350 kW) at 239 locations across the TEN-T network, adapted for both light and heavy electric vehicles (LDV and HDV). The project has been selected to implement €130 million worth of investments in high-performance charging infrastructure, with a maximum EU grant of €34.45 million.

Petrol d.d., Ljubljana, as the Consortium Coordinator, participates in the CROSS-E Cohesion initiative alongside other project partners: Allego (Netherlands), GreenWay (Poland) and Emobility Solutions (Hungary). Petrol d.o.o., Zagreb is involved in the project as an affiliated entity.

Deployment of 753 High-Performance Charging Points in Cohesion Countries

The CROSS-E Cohesion consortium aims to deploy 753 High-Power charging points across 199 locations in five European Union countries: Hungary, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia. This includes 706 charging points (with a power range of 150–350 kW) for electric Light Duty Vehicles and 47 charging points (with a power of 350 kW) for electric Heavy-Duty Vehicles.

The Petrol Group (Petrol d. d., Ljubljana and Petrol d.o.o., Zagreb) plans to deploy 105 charging points (150 kW and 350 kW) across 35 locations, with a maximum expected grant of up to €5.13 million, specifically:

65 charging points at 20 key locations on the TEN-T network in Slovenia, of which 9 locations will also include charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric vehicles (HDVs),
40 charging points at 15 locations on the TEN-T network in Croatia, of which 8 locations will provide charging points for HDVs.

Contribution to European and National Targets for Transport Electrification

The High-Power charging network deployed under the CROSS-E project will fully comply with the European Commission's Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), which promotes open access to charging infrastructure. All locations will be publicly accessible 24/7 and will support roaming as well as open-access payment methods, including NFC, credit cards, and in-app payments. The deployment of charging points for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in selected markets will also generate valuable insights that will inform and guide future deployments across all project partners and participating countries.

A key step towards achieving sustainability goals

Projects like CROSS-E play a key role in supporting the EU's ambitious CO2 reduction targets.

By deploying high-capacity charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, CROSS-E helps accelerate the adoption of e-mobility and contributes to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from traditional fossil fuel vehicles. This coordinated effort not only fosters environmental responsibility, but also promotes cleaner air, healthier communities, and a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Statements:

Richard Ferrer, European Commission, Head of the Alternative Fuels Sector at CINEA, the European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency: “With this large-scale ambitious project, the European Union is supporting a significant new phase in the decarbonisation of mobility across Europe, particularly through the deployment of electric recharging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles, just as the first electric trucks are entering the market. Together with the four involved private frontrunners, we remain fully committed to achieving Green Deal objectives for the benefit of EU citizens and economic operators.”

Marko Ninčević, Member of the Management Board of Petrol, responsible for Mobility: “Our commitment to the energy transition drives us to seek innovative solutions that shape the future of mobility. We believe that sustainable mobility is essential to the green transition and improving the quality of life in our society. We recognise that this is only one of the many ways toward climate neutrality. Reaching these goals requires uniting efforts and collaborating with various stakeholders. We are proud to be a key partner in the European CROSS-E project, within which we will, among other things, install the first high-power charging stations for and trucks in Slovenia and Croatia. By expanding the Petrol´s charging network and enhancing our services, we improve the customer experience and further position the Petrol Group as the region’s most comprehensive provider of mobility solutions.”

Mathieu Bonnet, Chief Executive Officer of Allego: “The demand for charging is increasing as electric vehicles continue to gain market share across Europe. Charging infrastructure is pivotal in enabling a seamless transition to a fully electric fleet. By collaborating with Emobility Solutions, GreenWay, and Petro l ̶ who share our vision of a future defined by emission-free mobility ̶ we are well positioned to turn this shared vision into reality.”

Peter Badík, Chief Executive Officer of GreenWay: “We are very pleased to be a member of the CROSS-E consortium and continue to deploy high powered charging infrastructure and high-quality recharging services for Europe’s EV drivers across Poland, Slovakia and especially in our newest market, Croatia. This infrastructure and the accompanying services are particularly needed in Croatia. Under this project, GreenWay will deploy at least 16 ultra-fast charging hubs, equipped with at least 64 ultra-fast chargers, all fully integrated into the GrenWay public recharging network and designed to support smooth, reliable, and well supported travel for EV drivers.”

Janos Ungar, Chief Executive Officer of Emobility Solutions: “We believe that regional CEF projects, such as CROSS-E, are the foundation for a green, sustainable, and reliable zero emission road transportation. Emobility Solutions has a decade of experience in developing Europe’s electric mobility infrastructure, and it is an honour to represent Hungary in this collaboration. We know that much work remains to expand the number of high-power chargers along the highways while maximizing the utilization of the renewable energy. Through the CROSS-E project, our goal is to showcase best practices for developing high-power charging hubs in a smart way, with minimal dependence on the grid by utilizing local photovoltaic (PV) production and energy storage solutions.”