Spain has restructured its electromobility incentives at the beginning of 2026, dividing them into three pillars. This article focuses on the previously announced ‘Plan Auto+’ program, which is now managed by the central government rather than the autonomous regions, unlike its predecessor, Moves III, which expired at the end of 2025.

Although the program was approved in February, similar to the new German EV incentive scheme, Spaniards had to wait several months before they could submit applications.

In July, but retroactive

The scheme now appears set to launch. According to the automotive trade publication La Tribuna de Automoción, the detailed funding conditions and application process for ‘Plan Auto+’ will be published in the Spanish Official Gazette in early July. Applications can then be submitted retroactively for battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and range-extended electric vehicles purchased since 1 January 2026.

According to the report, more than 50% of the €400 million in allocated funds may already have been accounted for by vehicles purchased since the beginning of the year. As a result, La Tribuna de Automoción anticipates that the funds could be exhausted as early as September or October.

The structure of the incentive scheme is relatively complex. Unlike the German program, it does not include income-based tiers, income thresholds, or a child bonus. Spain has established a set of criteria that determines varying levels of funding based on the application.

Up to € 5,500, manufacturer discount included

The maximum state funding for a battery-electric passenger car is €4,500, with an additional mandatory €1,000 discount from the manufacturer or dealer (resulting in total savings of up to €5,500). The new system no longer includes a separate scrappage bonus for old vehicles. The actual amount of funding depends on a new four-pillar system designed to promote affordable mobility and protect the European value chain.

These four criteria are powertrain type, purchase price, European manufacturing, and battery origin. First, there is the Powertrain type (50% of the funding / €2,250): full points are awarded only to pure-electric vehicles (with the Spanish CERO label). Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) or range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) receive significantly less (a base value of only 25%, i.e., €1,125).

Then there is the purchase price (25% of the funding / €1,125). Only vehicles with a net price of up to €45,000 are eligible, which corresponds to a gross price of €54,450, including Spain’s 21% VAT. If the net price of the model is below €35,000 (€42,350 gross), the full 25% of this pillar is secured. For prices between €35,001 and €45,000, this share decreases to 15%, i.e., €675 euros.

European manufacturing (15% of the funding / €675) is also taken into consideration. Only vehicles with final assembly in the European Union qualify for this 15 %.

Finally, there’s the battery origin (10% of the funding / €450). The remaining 10% is granted only if the battery is produced in Europe. This criterion was long debated, and it has now been clarified that battery assembly in Europe is sufficient to meet the requirement, rather than cell production as initially proposed.

Social component: the €45,000 maximum

Purchasing an affordable, fully European-built electric vehicle, such as a base model of the new Cupra Raval or VW ID. Polo, for under €35,000 net, secures the full 100% of the state funding (€4,500) plus a €1,000 dealer discount.

If the electric vehicle costs more than €45,000 euros, however, it is not eligible for any funding. Thus, the Spanish incentive scheme indirectly incorporates a social component, as expensive cars are typically purchased by individuals in higher income brackets.

The scheme also supports the procurement of electric commercial vehicles up to 3,500 kg, electric motorcycles, and light vehicles in categories L6e and L7e, though different funding conditions apply. In addition to private individuals, self-employed persons, and small businesses can also utilize ‘Plan Auto+’.