GRANTS
HYDROGEN DRIVING

Hydrogen always expensive? No: with subsidy there can be financial benefit as an entrepreneur. Then hydrogen is a good move not only environmentally but also commercially.

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Dutch national grant for hydrogen vehicles (SWiM)
up to €300,000 net subsidy per hydrogen vehicle!

In 2024, the Hydrogen in Mobility Subsidy scheme (SWiM) was introduced for the first time in The Netherlands. This grant is for companies looking to purchase zero-emission vans and/or trucks. By 2024, Fountain Fuel has formed two robust consortia around the Amersfoort and Nijmegen stations to apply for this grant. The consortia consist of entrepreneurs who purchase a mix of trucks, small trucks, vans and passenger vans for target group transportation.

What are the benefits of hydrogen?

100% ZERO EMISSIONS

Hydrogen is zero-emission, the only emission is water vapor. So work in ZE zones and natura2000 areas is possible!

SHORT TANKING TIME

Fueling a hydrogen vehicle takes about the same amount of time as traditional fuels, such as gasoline, diesel or LPG.

So you are on your way again in no time!

HEAVIER DUTY

Hydrogen vehicles may be taxed more heavily than electric vehicles (for example, in terms of payload weight, towing weight or range).

So you can also do the “trickier” work!

Want to know more or join SWiM in the next round?

Contact Beer!

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Beer Kwantes

Head of Business Development

AanZET, MIA and Vamil
tax advantages for companies

For companies and (semi-)government, there are also other schemes that can provide subsidy or tax benefits. You can apply for the schemes as a company:

We can advise you on the possibilities.

Why Fountain Fuel is your partner for hydrogen solutions

  • Reliable gas stations: Only proven equipment and commitment to the best quality.
  • Expertise: Knowledge advantage and experience in development of hydrogen as a sustainable transportation solution.
  • Service: Not a classic “buyer-seller” relationship, but partners. We go the extra mile in thinking with you.
  • Future-proof: We are up to date on future and current regulations so that you can comply with laws and regulations (on ZE/hydrogen).
  • Unburdening: We handle the entire grant application for you (including red tape), so you can do what you do best: be a transportation entrepreneur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you want to know about driving on hydrogen and Fountain Fuel. On this page, we answer questions about current subsidies on hydrogen mobility. 

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Currently, there is one grant you can use to purchase a hydrogen-powered passenger car: the Electric Passenger Car Subsidy Scheme for Private Individuals (SEPP).

A hydrogen truck currently costs between €350,000 and €650,000. That is sometimes even higher than battery-electric trucks now. However, with the SWiM subsidy, the subsidy amount could go up to €300,000, making the hydrogen truck competitive with BEV trucks.

In principle, any company can participate in the SWiM grant. The important thing is to work in a consortium for this with a hydrogen refueling station and any other companies. The gas station is applying for the grant for the entire consortium. Joining a consortium also brings other benefits, such as economies of scale, innovation benefits and mutual knowledge exchange.

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The energy transition is inevitable.

To combat climate change, more and more sustainable energy is being produced. Storage and distribution of sustainable energy is crucial. Much can be done with battery-electric, but without hydrogen, the energy transition will come to a standstill. In mobility, hydrogen will play a crucial role.

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