NZIA: Net-Zero Industry Act

NZIA

Net-Zero Industry Act

EU framework targeting domestic manufacturing of at least 40% of annual deployment needs for strategic net-zero technologies, including batteries, by 2030, with fast-tracked permitting for gigafactories.

Last updated June 25, 2026

Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 (NZIA) aims to onshore manufacturing of the technologies the EU's 2030 climate targets depend on, with batteries explicitly in scope.

What it requires

A benchmark for EU manufacturing capacity to meet at least 40% of the Union's annual deployment needs for strategic net-zero technologies by 2030 (Article 5), with a specific battery ambition of at least 550 GWh.
Battery and energy storage technologies listed as a covered net-zero technology (Article 4), so EV battery cell manufacturing and gigafactories qualify for support and strategic-project status.
Tiered permitting deadlines: net-zero strategic projects must be permitted within 9 months (under 1 GW/year) or 12 months (1 GW/year and above); other manufacturing projects within 12 or 18 months on the same output split.

Why it matters for the EV market

Gigafactories designated as net-zero strategic projects gain accelerated permitting and priority status, shortening the path from investment decision to production. The Act underpins hiring in cell manufacturing, plant permitting and industrial project development across European battery production. Source: EUR-Lex summary.

Who it applies to

Promoters of net-zero technology manufacturing projects (including EV battery cell plants and gigafactories), Member States, and contracting authorities applying sustainability criteria in public procurement.

Key dates

2024-06-29: Entry into force and application
2025-12-30: Articles 26 and 28 begin to apply
2030: 40% domestic manufacturing-capacity benchmark; battery ambition of at least 550 GWh