The subsidies for the purchase of electrified cars They are experiencing a particularly intense moment in Spain, with a combination of state and regional programs seeking to give a final push to electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Among the expansion of Move IIIthe imminent arrival of Auto+ Plan And with the specific plans of communities like Galicia and Catalonia, the incentive map has become broader, although also somewhat complex for those thinking of changing their car.
In parallel, the central government is deploying the Spain Auto Plan 2030which sets the roadmap for the next decade and allocates billions for direct aid, charging infrastructure, and industry support. All of this translates into significant subsidiesTax deductions and somewhat simpler conditions than in previous stages, with the aim of making it easier for anyone wanting to switch to an electrified vehicle, whether they buy a new vehicle or opt for a used one.
Moves III: increased funding and final extension in 2025
El Moves III Program, which has been for years the centerpiece of the subsidies for the purchase of electric and plug-in hybrid vehiclesThe project is entering its final stretch with an extraordinary budget increase. The Ministry for Ecological Transition, through the Representative, has approved an extension of 400 millones de euros by 2025, aimed primarily at clearing the waiting lists accumulated in a large part of the autonomous communities.
Of those additional funds, 381,76 million have already been transferred to the autonomous communities, which are using the money to approve pending applications and accept new requests until the program closes, scheduled for the December 31This injection of resources seeks to respond to the increased demand for electrified vehicles and prevent buyers who have been waiting for months from being left without a subsidy due to lack of credit.
This time, the distribution was not based solely on population, but primarily on the volume of registered requests and actual execution of each territory. Communities such as Madrid, Catalonia, Valencian Community or Basque Country, where Moves III has been very well received, have received a larger proportion of the new funds to be able to catch up.
How the new Moves III aid is distributed by region
The new distribution of the extra budget of Moves III of 2025 It leaves some relevant figures. Among the communities with the highest allocations are Madrid (85 million euros), Catalonia (75,5 million), Valencian Community (50,32 million) y Basque Country (50,06 million)These four regions together account for more than 65% of the additional funds due to strong demand. electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and at the pace of processing the files.
On a second level appear Andalucía, with 26,25 million euros more; Castilla la Mancha, with 21,21 million; Galicia, with 14 million; and other autonomous communities such as the Balearic Islands, Aragon, Asturias, Castile and León, the Canary Islands, Navarre, La Rioja, Cantabria or Extremadura, which receive smaller but sufficient amounts, in most cases, to cover the requests that were on the waiting list.
Apart from this distribution, Murcia has not requested additional fundsTherefore, it only maintains the initial allocation of €12,73 million for Moves III. Something similar occurs with Ceuta and MelillaThey have not requested more funding either, because with the amounts initially allocated (below one million euros in each case) they can meet the demand for electrified vehicles registered in these territories.
How much money can you receive with Moves III
With the expansion of the program, the following are maintained: maximum amounts of aid planned for 2025. In the case of the purchase of alternative propulsion vehicles —pure electric, plug-in hybrid or fuel cell—, the amounts range approximately between 700 and 9.900 euros per vehicleDepending on the type of car or van, whether an old vehicle is being scrapped and the applicant's situation (individual, self-employed, company or administration).
The aid is also combined with subsidies for the installation of charging pointsThis applies to both private garages and those in businesses or public parking lots. In this case, the Moves III program can cover between 20% and 80% of the installation costAgain, this depends on the type of beneficiary and the charger's power. This infrastructure support is considered key to ensuring that potential buyers don't rule out electric cars for fear of not being able to charge them easily.
Since its launch, Moves III has contributed to the acquisition of tens of thousands of electrified vehicles and the installation of tens of thousands of charging points throughout the country, mobilizing private investment that far exceeds the public resources provided. In Catalonia, for example, the program has already helped in the purchase of 35.250 vehicles the installation of 23.800 charging points, with an associated investment of more than 900 million euros.
Catalonia: expansion of 73,5 million and target of 180.000 new registrations
Among the communities that are pulling the most from the subsidies for the purchase of electrified vehicles Catalonia stands out, where the Generalitat, through the Catalan Institute of Energy (ICAEN), has expanded in 73,5 millones de euros The budget for the Moves III program in 2025, which was initially 62 million euros, has been increased. With this expansion, the aid program now has... 135 millones de eurosThis allows us to address all applications that were on the waiting list and those submitted until the program closes.
In the section dedicated to the acquisition of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, endowed with 34,3 million euros, had been registered 19.824 requests for a total value of 95,5 million, well above the initial budget. To date, just over 6.200 helpsand payments are made as beneficiaries submit proof of purchase and the required documentation.
With regards to installation of charging pointsThe Catalan line had 25 million euros and has received more than 9.100 requests which totals around 26 million. The increase in funds now allows processing of files that had been stalled due to lack of credit and using the remaining funds from the vehicle line to reinforce this chapter if necessary.
The Moves III program in Catalonia is integrated into the Electric Vehicle Promotion Plan 2025-2030 of the Government, a strategy that aims to achieve 180.000 new registrations of electrified vehicles and the creation of 9.000 new charging points owned by the Generalitat. The goal is to reduce by around 470.000 tons of CO₂ Thanks to the leap towards cleaner mobility, with a total estimated investment of 1.400 millones de euros within the planned period.
Galicia: regional plan Renova o teu Vehicle and reinforcement of Moves III
In the northwest, Galicia combines the Moves III state aid —reinforced with a recently approved €14 million expansion— with its own regional program called «Renew your Vehicle», which focuses on renewing the vehicle fleet towards more efficient models with lower emissions.
This Galician plan offers Grants of up to 4.600 euros For those who replace their current car with a more efficient one, whether it's a electrified or low-emission vehicleAccording to the Ministry of Economy, the initiative could boost sales of around 1.600 vehicles throughout Galiciamobilize some 37 millones de euros in the sector and generate annual energy savings comparable to 350.000 liters of diesel.
The amounts of regional aid can reach the 4.000 euros per vehicle, a figure that increases to 4.600 euros in the case of large familiesOne of the program's unique features is that the amount is deducted directly from the dealerThis means the buyer does not have to pay upfront or wait months for the subsidy to be paid, which has historically been one of the biggest complaints about these types of calls for proposals.
The Galician plan is aimed at the purchase of new electrified or low-emission vehiclesThis applies to both cars and vans. The maximum price allowed is 42.000 euros (taxes included) for electrified vehicles and 47.000 Euros for pure electric cars with more than 30 kilometers of electric range. These limits can increase to up to 6.000 additional euros when it comes to vehicles specially adapted for people with disabilities or cars with a capacity for eight or nine seats.
To access the aids of the Renew your vehicle It is required scrap an old carSpecifically, the permanent deregistration of a passenger vehicle is required, with at least 10 years old or a van with a minimum of 5 yearsFurthermore, each individual can only benefit from the aid for the purchase of a single vehicle, while freelancers and companies They can request it to acquire up to 10 units, which opens the door to small fleet renewals.
Although the official call for applications for the program must be published in the Official Gazette of Galicia To learn all the details, the deadline for dealerships to register as collaborating entities is open from December 31 and will continue until the 15th September 2026This will allow the sales network to be ready to directly process buyers' applications as soon as the aid is activated.
From Moves III to the new Auto+ Plan: what changes from 2026
While Moves III is in its final months, the Government is working on the implementation of Auto+ Plan, the new state aid system that will take over from 2026This program is integrated within the Spain Auto Plan 2030 and its purpose is to continue the incentives for the purchase of electrified vehicles, but with a more centralized and simplified management than the Moves one.
One of the most notable new features of Auto+ is that the The aid will be retroactive from January 1, 2026This means that those who buy a electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle From that date, businesses will be able to apply for subsidies once the call for applications is formally approved, even if publication is delayed by a few months. This aims to prevent the sales slowdown that typically occurred while waiting for new funding opportunities to become available.
Furthermore, the new plan anticipates grants that can exceed 4.500 euros even without needing to scrap an old vehicle, which broadens the profile of potential beneficiaries and makes it easier for more people to access a electrified carThis elimination of the obligation to scrap a previous car represents a significant change compared to many previous programs, although there will likely still be additional incentives for those who do remove more polluting vehicles from circulation.
Another key element of Auto+ will be the centralized and more agile processingdesigned to simplify procedures for both dealers as well as for buyers. The aim is to avoid the bottlenecks experienced in some regions, where the backlog of applications has caused delays of many months in the processing of Moves III aid.
For professionals in the sector, especially dealerships new and used electrified vehiclesThe Auto+ Plan is presented as an opportunity to improve stock turnover, as it will also allow for the accounting of sales already made thanks to the retroactivity of aidThe Government hopes that this new scheme will help consolidate the growth of the electrified vehicle market, which has accelerated strongly in recent years.
Spain Auto Plan 2030: subsidies, charging and industrial support
El Spain Auto Plan 2030 It is the umbrella under which Auto+ and the set of policies to promote electric mobility are framed. Presented by the Executive with the idea of promoting a "Spanish and economical electric car"This plan combines demand incentives, infrastructure investment, and support for the automotive industry.
On the one hand, an allocation of 400 million euros in direct aid for the purchase of electric cars, which will be largely facilitated through the new Auto+ Plan. In addition, there are some 300 million euros to deploy charging solutions —especially in those areas of the territory where there is still little availability of charging points— and others 580 million linked to PERTE VEC, which aims to make Spain a relevant hub for the manufacture of electric vehicles and associated components.
The context for these measures is marked by a 32,4% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Since 2008, according to the National Institute of Statistics, although the country continues to emit more than 279 million tons of CO₂ and other pollutants each year. Hence, the government insists on accelerating the electrification of the vehicle fleet, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and with the Climate Change and Energy Transition Law, which obliges municipalities with more than 50.000 inhabitants to establish Low Emission Zones.
In these areas, the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles They have clear mobility advantages, as they can circulate freely without restrictions that do affect older petrol or diesel cars. This regulatory framework, combined with the aid for the purchase and installation of charging pointsThis is contributing to more and more drivers seriously considering switching to an electrified model.
Tax deductions and evolution of the electrified vehicle market
In addition to direct subsidies, the Executive maintains tax incentives For those who opt for electric mobility. The [unclear] has been extended, at least for the next fiscal year. 15% deduction in personal income tax for the purchase of electrified vehicles and the installation of charging points, a measure that seeks to complement the aid provided by Moves III and the future Auto+ Plan.
According to data from the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC)The market is already reflecting these stimuli and the battery evolutionFor the first time, more have been sold in Spain in a single month 100% electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles than gasoline and diesel cars. So far this year, the 200.000 electrified car units, which means that one in five cars sold It falls within this category.
The deployment of charging infrastructure It is also progressing, thanks to both public programs and private sector initiatives. Thousands of new charging points are being installed, from home chargers to high-power roadside stations. In this context, Spanish companies specializing in charging solutions are offering Cables and equipment compatible with most electric vehicle charging stationswith high levels of protection against dust and water and European certifications that guarantee its safety, which helps to generate greater confidence among potential users.
The current aid and that which will arrive in the coming years They paint a picture in which buying an electric vehicle is, for many households and businesses, more affordable than it was just a few years ago. Between state subsidies, regional programs like those in Galicia and Catalonia, tax deductions, and an increasingly favorable regulatory environment, those considering switching to an electric or plug-in hybrid car have a wide range of financial support options, although it is essential to be well-informed about the requirements and deadlines of each plan before taking the plunge.
