The Ministry of Economy of Croatia has approved €12.3 million in funding for the development of electric bus charging infrastructure across the country, supporting twelve projects in multiple cities.
A total of 127 charging stations will be installed in cities including Split, Varaždin, Rijeka, Osijek, Pula, and Dubrovnik, among others. The total investment for these projects is expected to reach €17.6 million, with the remaining funding to be covered by local authorities and transport operators.
The financial support comes from National Recovery and Resilience Plan, under a broader €50 million programme launched in 2024 to expand charging infrastructure for battery-electric buses. Authorities confirmed that 229 charging points have already been contracted under the scheme, exceeding the initial target of 150.
In parallel, Croatia is also funding the procurement of electric buses. Recently, the government approved additional projects that will introduce 68 new e-buses, bringing the total number of subsidised vehicles to 206 across 17 municipalities.
Meanwhile, ZET Zagreb has announced plans to fully electrify its bus fleet within the next decade by acquiring 500 battery-electric buses.
Despite these efforts, adoption remains at an early stage. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, only nine electric buses were registered in Croatia during 2024 and 2025. The latest funding push is expected to significantly accelerate deployment in the coming years.
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