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The Spanish Government has launched a new round of financial support for drivers thinking about going electric. Since Thursday January 1, 2026, the Auto+ Plan has officially replaced the old Moves III scheme, with a budget of around €400 million aimed at boosting sales of low emission vehicles across Spain.

 

If you’re buying an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle that meets the criteria, you could receive thousands of euros off the price. The total support available ranges from €1,000 up to €4,500, depending on the type of vehicle, and the money will be split between the Government and participating dealerships. That shared contribution is one of the key differences compared with Moves III.

 

The plan covers electric cars, vans, motorcycles and quadricycles, with the following maximum amounts:

 

 

There are, however, conditions attached.

 

To qualify, you must be resident in Spain, or be a self employed worker or company legally registered and active with the Spanish tax authorities. The vehicle must be new or nearly new, purchased from Thursday January 1, 2026 onwards, and registered on or after Wednesday January 1, 2025.

 

There is also a price cap. The vehicle cannot cost more than €45,000 before taxes, and buyers must commit to keeping it for between two and five years to prevent quick resales and speculation.

 

 

One of the selling points of the Auto+ Plan is that the process has been simplified. Rather than navigating a complicated application on your own, you simply visit a participating dealership, choose an eligible vehicle and complete the paperwork there.

 

The dealer will handle the documentation and guide you through the process to make sure everything is submitted correctly, so if you are considering making the switch to electric in Spain this year, the system is designed to make it as straightforward as possible.

 

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