It seems that the picture is finally becoming clearer for those who want to make the leap to sustainable mobility on our roads. After the closure of the previous Moves III program, the Government has put forward the new Auto+ Plan with an initial allocation of 400 million of euros for this exercise, seeking to simplify a process that until now has been, let's not kid ourselves, quite cumbersome and desperately slow for the average citizen.
The truth is, there's a lot of anticipation, but also a little bit of fear among potential buyers that the money might disappear before they even get a chance to apply. Although a [unclear - possibly "a]" has been promised. much more agile and centralized management From the State to prevent the payment from being delayed for almost two years, there are still some loose ends to tie up in the official publication of the final terms, which keeps many users in suspense.
How does the system work and who can benefit?
This program is part of the strategy Spain Auto 2030 and its great advantage is retroactive effect from the beginning of the yearThis means that if you have already bought the car in the past few months, you have nothing to worry about, as you will be able to take advantage of the subsidies once the official application period opens, provided you meet the stipulated technical requirements.
The main objective set by the Executive is for the money to arrive directly and without so much bureaucratic red tape. Being a processing managed by the General AdministrationIt is hoped that we will not see those crazy differences in deadlines that we used to see between autonomous communities, where one resident could receive the aid a year earlier than another depending on where they lived.
Amounts of aid and the European manufacturing requirement
Getting down to brass tacks regarding how much money we're entitled to, the official figures reach up to 4.500 euros for passenger cars with a ZERO emissions label emissions. In the case of light commercial vehicles, the amount may be slightly higher, and specific allocations have also been included so that electric motorcycles and quadricycles have their own place in this distribution of public funds.
One very important detail to keep in mind is that not all cars receive the same subsidy. The Auto+ Plan favors its own and will award the maximum subsidy to those... vehicles manufactured on European soil and those whose batteries are assembled in the Union, driving projects such as the battery assembly plant in AragonThis complicates things a bit for some models coming from other markets, but it clearly aims to give a boost to our own automotive industry.
The fear of funds running out due to high demand
But it's not all rosy, as some experts warn that 400 million might not be enough if the market continues at its current pace. It's estimated that more than [number missing] could be registered this year. 150.000 electrified vehicles nationwideThis means that, if we do a quick calculation, the total budget falls somewhat short if everyone requests the maximum allowable aid.
There is a real risk that, after the summer break, the waiting list is so long This could leave many drivers high and dry without a subsidy. Some manufacturers are already taking action by offering discounts on their invoices to avoid hindering sales, but then they'll have to fight with the government to recover that money from the funds allocated for this year.
Ultimately, we are faced with a change of model that promises to be more efficient but is born with the shadow of doubt as to whether there will be enough funds for everyone. The key for users will be to pay close attention to the definitive opening of the windows of application and have all the documentation ready, since the order of arrival and the origin of manufacture of the car will be the factors that ensure that the payment reaches the current account without last-minute surprises.
