The European Commission has approved a €200 million ($217 million) Spanish state aid program aimed at strengthening the country’s electric vehicle supply chain and expanding production of key e-mobility technologies.
The funding is part of Spain’s broader PERTE industrial program and will support investments in battery manufacturing, hydrogen technologies and critical raw materials used in electric vehicles.
Spain required approval from the European Commission before implementing the program under EU state aid rules. The Commission said the measure was “necessary, appropriate and proportionate.”
The aid scheme will help companies expand production capacity for electric vehicle battery components and hydrogen-related technologies, while also supporting projects linked to the production and recovery of critical raw materials. The program will be open to companies operating in Spain until June 30, 2026.
“At a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty, Europe’s energy autonomy, reducing our dependence on imported fossil fuels, is more important than ever,” said Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Competition.
“Investing in batteries, storage and hydrogen is not only about competitiveness; it is about resilience and sovereignty. The funds will be deployed quickly so the battery industry can move ahead with this transition,” Ribera said.
The Commission’s approval is based on the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal state aid framework adopted in mid-2025, which was designed to accelerate support for industries involved in the transition toward a carbon-neutral economy.
The framework simplifies state aid procedures and will remain in effect until the end of 2030.
The newly approved €200 million package represents only part of Spain’s broader strategy to expand its electric mobility ecosystem.
Madrid is currently restructuring its national EV support programs under the “España Auto 2030” strategy, which aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and accelerate adoption of electric vehicles.
Under the plan, the government is preparing several additional funding initiatives. These include the “Plan Auto+” program, which will allocate €400 million in subsidies to consumers in 2026 to help reduce electric vehicle purchase costs.
Another initiative, “Moves Corredores,” will dedicate €300 million to expanding the country’s charging infrastructure.
In addition, Spain plans to allocate a further €580 million to the PERTE program in 2026, supporting industrial investments linked to electric mobility.
Unlike consumer incentives and charging infrastructure support, the PERTE initiative focuses primarily on industrial development, targeting manufacturers and suppliers involved in the EV value chain.