The Spanish Government has launched the Auto+ Programme, an ambitious aid scheme endowed with €400 million for 2026, designed to boost the transition towards electric mobility. This plan, retroactive from January 1, 2026, and managed by the Ministry of Industry, aims not only to accelerate the renewal of the vehicle fleet but also to strengthen the European industry by introducing incentives linked to the origin of manufacturing.

Direct purchase aid reaches significant figures: up to €4,500 for passenger cars and €5,000 for light vans. To qualify, vehicles must have a ZERO label and meet strict price limits; for example, passenger cars cannot exceed €35,000 on the invoice (tax-free and after commercial discounts). Furthermore, dealerships are required to offer an additional minimum discount of €1,000.

The final amount is not fixed but is modulated through a complex criterion called EEE. The “Electric” component rewards pure electric vehicles with up to 50% of the maximum aid, compared to 25% for plug-in hybrids. The “Economic” component stipulates that passenger cars up to €35,000 access 25% of the base, reduced to 15% if they exceed it.

A fundamental pillar of the programme is the “European” component, which adds a 15% bonus if final assembly is carried out in the EU, and an extra 10% if part of the battery manufacturing, including the assembly of battery packs, is also European. Beneficiaries, both individuals and companies, can apply for aid for a maximum of one vehicle, extendable to 10 in the case of companies. In conclusion, Auto+ consolidates the public aid strategy with a multi-million-euro budget and a design that prioritises economic accessibility, pure electrification and local production. Its success will depend on the agility of the call for applications and how this bonus mechanism effectively manages to stimulate the market towards zero-emission vehicles