El Spain Auto Plan 2030 It has become the government's and the entire automotive industry's major commitment to ensuring Spain doesn't lose its position as a global automotive powerhouse during the electric revolution. We're talking about a comprehensive roadmap, the result of collaborative work between the government, ANFAC (the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers), SERNAUTO (the Spanish Automotive Service), and other industry stakeholders, combining direct subsidies, regulatory changes, factory investment, and a significant boost to the charging infrastructure.
This plan is not just a simple subsidy program for buying electric cars: its ambition is Reorganize the market, strengthen the industry, and accelerate the decarbonization of transport between now and 2030-2035. It includes 25 priority measures, several “plans within the plan” - such as Auto+ or Innovemos - and a strong injection of public and private funds that could reach between 36.000 and 39.000 billion euros, with the aim of raising the added value of the sector from around 85.000 billion to around 120.000 billion euros.
What exactly is the Spain Auto 2030 Plan?
The heart of the program is a national strategy to transform the automotive industry towards electrified vehicles, connecting demand-side support, reindustrialization, R&D&I, digitalization, the circular economy, and new mobility. It is conceived as a "national plan" to ensure that Spain reaches the end of the decade having fulfilled its obligations regarding the ecological transition and European emissions reduction requirements.
President Pedro Sánchez officially presented the Spain Auto 2030 Plan on December 3th 2025After a year of negotiations with the sector, the idea is that many of its measures will begin to be rolled out from 2026, with particular intensity in the period 2026-2030, but with an eye toward 2035, the date on which the sale of new combustion engine and conventional hybrid cars will cease in the EU.
This plan comes at a time when the automotive industry in Spain accounts for nearly 10% of GDP and about 2 million jobs direct and indirect. The country is the second largest vehicle manufacturer in Europe and competes each year for eighth or ninth place worldwide, with some 2,4 million units produced, of which approximately 8 out of 10 are exported. The challenge is to make the leap to electrification without losing productive capacity or jobs.
In terms of quantitative objectives, the document aims to maintain those 1,9 million jobs linked to the value chainto increase production to around 2,7 million vehicles - with 2,4 million destined for export - and to ensure that around the 95% of the models manufactured are either pure electric or plug-in hybrids on the horizon of 2030-2035.
Furthermore, the plan aims to transform Spain from a mere assembly platform into a true manufacturing hub. design, production and hub battery recycling and high-value components, with more emphasis on software, electronics and advanced mobility technologies.
Structure based on three axes and 25 priority measures
The Spain Auto 2030 Plan organizes its 25 key measures in several blocks encompassing industrial supply, vehicle demand, charging infrastructure, new connected mobility, and the structural competitiveness of the Spanish economy.
On the supply side (measures A1 to A7), the focus is on the value chain: Mining and refining of critical materials such as lithium, cell gigafactories, transformation of suppliers towards electrical components, technological diversification, attraction of new electrified models to Spanish plants, reinforcement of R&D&I and creation of a seal of “investments well made in Spain”.
The demand block (especially measures B1 and B2) seeks to build a strong domestic market for electrified vehicles, with a new aid program that It replaces Moves III and a major communication campaign to combat misinformation about electric cars and improve their perception among consumers.
From measure B3 to B7, the plan focuses on the massive deployment of charging pointsTax reforms to incentivize the installation of chargers, regulatory simplification, advanced energy planning and a genuine road signage crash plan to make finding a charging point as easy as locating a gas station.
Measures B8 to B12 prepare the transition to a more digital, cooperative, and automated mobility ecosystem, with legal frameworks for connected autonomous vehicles and investments in CCAM (cooperative, connected and automated mobility), standardization of criteria for Low Emission Zones, and promotion of recycling and second life for batteries and components.
Major driving programs: Auto+, Innovemos and strategic autonomy plan
Within the broad umbrella of the Spain Auto 2030 Plan, several stand out. "Star" programs that structure the investment effort and they make a difference compared to the previous Moves scheme.
The first is Automotive Strategic Growth and Autonomy ProgramThis initiative aims to strengthen the supply chain, from access to critical raw materials (A1) to the consolidation of a robust network of electrical and electronic component suppliers (A3, A4, A5). The goal is to achieve significant lithium mining and refining volumes—on the order of tens of kilotons annually—by 2035 and to build a battery cell production capacity that, in the most ambitious scenario, could reach approximately 200 GWh per year.
In parallel, the plan introduces the Let's Innovate PlanThis is a collaborative R&D support scheme between manufacturers, suppliers, technology centers, and universities. The program prioritizes technologies with clear industrial viability: advanced batteries, power electronic components, software and connectivity for connected cars, as well as autonomous driving systems and new mobility services.
Another distinctive element is the creation of the "Well invested in Spain" seal or “Made by Spain”, designed to certify projects that provide quality employment, technology transfer, high local content, and low emissions throughout the vehicle's entire life cycle. The intention is to make Spain more attractive for investments such as battery gigafactories (Sagunto, Figueruelas, Navalmoral de la Mata), new vehicle manufacturing plants, or implementations of international groups such as BYD.
To finance these efforts, the Government is continuing to PERTE of the Electric and Connected Vehicle (PERTE VEC)This program, which has already channeled over €3.000 billion in loans and grants in its initial phases and will receive at least an additional €580 million, has supported projects ranging from the conversion of large factories to those of SMEs and startups within the mobility ecosystem.
Auto+ Plan: new system of direct aid for purchases
One of the most anticipated changes in the Spain Auto 2030 Plan is the creation of the Auto+ Plan, the new program of direct aid for the purchase of electrified vehicles that will take over from Moves III from 2026.
The Auto+ Plan was born with a initial allocation of 400 million euros in 2026 and maintains the philosophy of incentivizing pure electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), as well as certain zero- or low-emission light commercial vehicles. The major change is its management: subsidies will no longer be managed by the regional governments but will be centrally managed by the central government.
This centralization aims to end the "territorial lottery" of Moves III, where a citizen could be left without aid because His community had already exhausted the funds. or because the procedures took more than a year. The new model enables a single national fund, with uniform conditions of amount, requirements and deadlines for all applicants, regardless of where they live.
Furthermore, the Auto+ Plan is inspired by the experience of The Valencian Community's Auto Restart Plan+which managed to pay out the subsidies in about a month and boosted electric vehicle registrations in the region—with increases of nearly 45% compared to the national average of 15%. The idea is to replicate this success on a statewide scale, drastically reducing bureaucracy.
The amount of aid may reach up to 7.000 euros for certain electrified vehiclesThis is especially relevant when an old car is scrapped, similar to what was happening under the Moves program. This figure aims to significantly reduce the price difference between an electric vehicle and a combustion engine model, which is crucial for families who see the initial cost as the main barrier.
Change in the processing model: payment at the dealership and digital control
One of the most innovative aspects of the Auto+ Plan is that the Aid will, in principle, be applied directly at the point of saleor they will be paid within a very short period - on the order of three or four weeks - according to the various communications from the Government and the sector, pending their final publication in the BOE (Official State Gazette).
In practice, the procedure is simplified as follows: the buyer chooses a vehicle at the dealership that meets the requirements, the dealership itself processes the aid application as an intermediary with the administration, and the subsidy is deducted from the final price on the invoice or reaches the customer in a very short periodThe user no longer has to pay the entire amount upfront and wait between 6 and 18 months without knowing when they will receive the aid, as was the case with many Moves III applications.
This entire process will be supported by a digital management and monitoring system which aims to guarantee traceability, transparency, and efficiency. Electronic processing through centralized platforms will allow for better control of fund usage, avoid duplication, and minimize administrative bottlenecks.
In parallel, the Spain Auto 2030 Plan includes a national campaign to promote electric vehicles, aimed at combating myths about autonomy, battery degradation or supposed negative impacts, and explaining the real advantages in total cost of use, maintenance and air quality.
This mix of direct aid and communication aims to move Spain from a sales rate of electric vehicles well below the European average – barely around 10-12% market share in 2023 – to a scenario in which between 95 and 100% of new vehicle registrations in 2035 will be electrified vehicles, meeting the EU's climate objectives.
Moves Corridors Plan and National Top-Up Plan
Another pillar of the Spain Auto 2030 Plan is the strengthening of the public and private charging infrastructure, considered by the Executive itself as a key bottleneck: "there is a lack of infrastructure and too much bureaucracy."
In this area, the following is launched: Moves Runners, a new aid program with 300 million euros to deploy charging points in the so-called "shadow zones" of the road network: sections of highways, roads and logistics hubs where there are still not enough chargers, especially high and ultra-fast power chargers.
The Moves Corredores program joins the Moves III, Moves Flotas and Moves Singulares programs, through which mobilization has already taken place over 600 million euros for infrastructure Hundreds of thousands of public and private charging points have been financed. Moves III alone has provided incentives for over 140.000 points, and the public charging network for vehicles over 43 kW has grown by more than 50%, exceeding 40.000 points in service.
But the Auto Plan goes even further by announcing a genuine National plan for the deployment of charging infrastructureThis plan, coordinated between the central government, regional governments, and stakeholders in the ecosystem, will set annual targets at the national, regional, and provincial levels, strengthen the role of the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Working Group (GTIRVE), and seek to ensure a balanced distribution across urban, peri-urban, and rural areas.
To make life easier for the user and the installer, a drastic reduction in required licenses and permits To implement new charging points, measures have been taken, such as declarations of responsibility, processing time limits, and standard ordinance templates for municipalities. In addition, a single website for charging points has been created to provide up-to-date information and unify data.
Taxation, energy and industrial competitiveness
Beyond direct aid and charging points, the Spain Auto Plan 2030 incorporates a set of measures (C1 to C6) aimed at improve the competitive environment of the industryfrom taxation to energy and logistics costs.
The tax chapter (C1) proposes strengthening deductions for R&D and Technological Innovation, providing greater regulatory stability to the tax framework, and exploring adjustments that favor industrial investments linked to electrificationSpecific tax reforms are also being studied to promote the renewal of professional fleets, heavy vehicles and public transport towards zero and low emission technologies.
Regarding energy (C4), the objective is to reduce the electricity bill for the automotive industry, knowing that the transition to electric vehicles involves a 30-40% increase in energy consumption in many plants. To this end, plans are underway to include the automotive sector in state aid schemes, strengthen electricity transmission and distribution networks, and promote access to renewable fuels such as biomethane or green hydrogen in industrial and logistics processes. Furthermore, measures such as the following are being studied: nightly rates to reduce the cost of recharging and industrial demand.
The measures on logistics (C6) focus on improving the rail-port connectivity and the efficiency of land transportallowing for larger masses and dimensions of transport vehicles when safe, with the aim of reducing time and costs for the export and import of vehicles and components.
Finally, greater integration of local content (C5) and official measurement of the carbon footprint of vehicles manufactured in SpainThis reinforces the arguments of sustainability and proximity in a global market that is increasingly demanding regarding emissions throughout the entire value chain.
Talent, employment and transformation of the productive fabric
The Spain Auto Plan 2030 starts from a clear diagnosis: electrification changes the type of employment and skills needed by the sectorAnd it is essential to anticipate so as not to leave anyone behind.
That's why a National Talent Plan (C2) This initiative strengthens vocational training, dual university programs, reskilling and upskilling programs, and the recruitment of international talent. The aim is to enable current automotive workers, from operators to engineers, to adapt to new production processes related to batteries, power electronics, software, and the maintenance of electric vehicles.
In parallel, initiatives are being introduced to improve the labor productivity (C3), with greater coordination between public health services, mutual insurance companies and the INSS when managing sick leave, and with social collaboration tools that allow for better organization of staff in a sector subject to strong demand cycles.
The government and the sector are clear that the objective is not only to maintain the current 1,9 million jobs, but to take advantage of the transition to Generate between 3.000 and 6.000 new quality direct jobs, linked to high value-added projects in batteries, software, connected mobility and the circular economy.
All of this is framed within a vision of “cars Made in Spain"In the words of Pedro Sánchez: not only to produce vehicles in Spain, but to design them, develop the key technology and export knowledge and innovation."
Circular economy, recycling and Low Emission Zones
The sustainability of the Spain Auto 2030 Plan is not limited to tailpipe emissions: it also addresses the complete life cycle of vehicles and batteriesas well as air quality in cities.
In the area of circular economy, aid is being considered for battery recycling, reuse and second life plants (B11 and B12), as well as for the recovery of high-value components and materials. The idea is to take advantage of having both the production and, in the future, the recycling of batteries and components in Spain, reducing foreign dependence and generating a new "circular value" industry.
Work will be done on a specific regulatory framework for recycling facilitieswith clear safety, responsibility and operating standards, so that companies can invest with certainty knowing that the most demanding European standards are met.
In the urban sphere, the plan aims to standardize the regulation of Low Emission Zones (ZBE)which currently varies considerably between cities. The aim is to make access criteria, environmental categories, and vehicle requirements as consistent as possible, reducing confusion for citizens and businesses traveling between different municipalities.
Looking ahead to the next few years, a increasing restrictions on older and more polluting vehicles In urban centers, starting with those vehicles lacking an environmental sticker and progressively affecting vehicles with a B sticker during certain time periods, and from 2028 onwards, across a much broader range of Low Emission Zones. All of this, combined with the subsidies of the Auto+ Plan, aims to accelerate the transition to cleaner vehicles without leaving users without alternatives.
With this entire network of measures—from the direct aid of the Auto+ Plan, the rollout of Moves Corridors and the National Charging Plan, to the PERTE VEC, the Innovemos Plan, the strategic autonomy program, tax and energy improvements, and the commitment to talent and the circular economy—the Plan España Auto 2030 outlines one of the most ambitious industrial transformations in the country's recent historyIts success will depend on the speed of implementation, coordination between administrations, and the ability of businesses and citizens to take advantage of the opportunities it opens up. more affordable electric carsa dense and reliable charging network, and an automotive industry ready to compete head-to-head in the new global mobility landscape.
