DRIVE35 Scale-up Manufacturing Fund - Round 6

This funding opportunity supports UK registered organisations in developing and establishing manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies. Eligible applicants can secure grants between £2.5 million and £20 million to support projects with minimum total eligible costs of £5 million. The fund, with up to £150 million available in this drawdown round, aims to accelerate the scale-up of domestic manufacturing capacity for zero emission vehicle components and technologies. This includes battery production, electric powertrains, hydrogen fuel cells, and related manufacturing infrastructure. Projects should demonstrate commercial viability, supply chain development potential, and contribution to the UK's transition to zero emission vehicles.