Spain is preparing to launch its new Plan Auto+ electric vehicle subsidy programme, with applications expected to open in July and funding available retroactively for eligible vehicles purchased from 1 January 2026.
The programme replaces the previous Moves III scheme and will be administered directly by Spain’s central government rather than regional authorities. According to La Tribuna de Automoción report, the detailed rules and application process are expected to be published in the Spanish Official Gazette in early July.
The government has allocated €400 million to the programme. Industry reports suggest that more than half of the available funding could already be committed to vehicles purchased since the beginning of the year, potentially resulting in the budget being exhausted by September or October.
Grants Based on Four Eligibility Criteria
Under Plan Auto+, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) are eligible for support, although the highest incentives are reserved for fully electric models.
The maximum government grant for a battery-electric passenger car is €4,500. Buyers must also receive a mandatory €1,000 discount from the manufacturer or dealer, bringing the maximum combined incentive to €5,500.
Unlike the previous programme, Plan Auto+ does not include a vehicle scrappage bonus.
The amount of state support is determined through a four-part assessment covering vehicle type, purchase price, manufacturing location and battery origin.
Priority for Affordable European-Built EVs
Half of the available subsidy is linked to the vehicle’s powertrain, with full battery-electric vehicles receiving the highest allocation. Plug-in hybrids and range-extended electric vehicles qualify for a reduced amount under this category.
Vehicle price is also a key eligibility factor. Models with a net purchase price above €45,000 are not eligible for support. Vehicles priced below €35,000 before tax qualify for the maximum allocation under the pricing category, while those priced between €35,001 and €45,000 receive a reduced incentive.
Additional funding is available for vehicles assembled within the European Union, while a further portion is reserved for models using battery packs assembled in Europe.
The structure is intended to encourage purchases of more affordable electric vehicles while supporting European manufacturing and battery production.
Commercial Vehicles Also Included
In addition to passenger cars, Plan Auto+ covers electric commercial vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes, electric motorcycles and light electric vehicles in the L6e and L7e categories, although different funding levels apply.
The programme is open to private buyers, self-employed workers and small businesses.
The introduction of Plan Auto+ forms part of Spain’s broader strategy to accelerate electric vehicle adoption while promoting domestic and European automotive manufacturing through targeted financial incentives.