The extension of the Moves Plan until 30 June, with a total allocation of 1.55 billion euros, is seen as a “breath of fresh air” for the eMobility sector.
However, experts stress that the structural changes requested to improve its effectiveness have not yet been implemented.
Albert Sagarra i Segarra, member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Electric Vehicle Users (AUVE), tells Mobility Portal España:
“Although the measure reflects a good intention to continue promoting the transition towards a more sustainable transport model, it is perceived as not being enough to significantly boost electrification in Spain.”
He adds: “Looking ahead, we hope that the changes requested in the Moves will be implemented before June, so that the aid is easier to manage and, consequently, more effective.”
However, Ricard Puiggròs, an electromobility specialist, assures Mobility Portal España that modifications will have to wait:
“Nothing will be done now, we must continue with what we had until June.”
What is the problem with the current Moves Plan?
According to experts, the aid remains complex and bureaucratic, making it difficult for both consumers and businesses to implement.
This is reflected in the 2024 registration data.
According to Puiggròs, this has a particular impact on companies, which have shown a decline in the electrification of their fleets.
“The number of electric vans fell by 29% last year compared to 2023, going from 5,559 units to 3,937, according to data from the DGT,” he says.
And he emphasizes: “This shows that companies are not doing their homework properly, so Moves should be the tool for them to get their act together.”
At the same time, the programme, initially designed to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles and the installation of charging infrastructure, has been well received by individuals.
In 2024, the market for electric passenger cars reached a total of 58,675 units, representing an increase of 7.8% compared to the previous year.
According to data analysed by AEDIVE, more than 66% of purchases were made by individuals, who increased their purchases by 40% during the past year.
On the other hand, corporate and rental fleets closed in the red, “which shows that it is key that the tax measures that favor electric vehicles are extended to companies.”
A success story in the administration of Moves is the Community of Navarra.
“There, the penetration of electric vehicles has been 32%, both in electric and plug-in hybrids, because they manage it in a more efficient way,” Puiggròs points out.
In this context, Eduardo Dívar, General Manager of Kia Spain, mentions in a LinkedIn post:
“Although the Moves III Plan has been ambitious, differences between autonomous communities and delays in payments remain significant barriers.”
It therefore underlines the importance of a strategic approach that simplifies processes and encompasses both infrastructure development and more direct benefits.
“We need policies that go beyond one-off incentives and guide us towards zero emissions by 2035,” he says.
He stresses: “Success does not depend solely on manufacturers, but on an ecosystem that functions in a coherent and agile manner.”
What role does the “CAFE” standard play?
The introduction of the European “CAFE” (Corporate Average Fuel Emissions) regulation, which tightens emissions targets for manufacturers, could be a measure to accelerate the transition.
This regulation stipulates that carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced to 93.6 grams per car sold in the 27 EU countries.
Car companies that fail to meet this target could face fines of up to 95 euros for each gram of emissions exceeded, which opens the door to multi-million-dollar fines.
“The producers who are lagging behind will have to get their act together, otherwise they will face fines or restrictions on the sale of combustion vehicles,” says Ricard Puiggròs.
At the national level, the sector is faced with the challenge of doubling the share of electricity by 2025 in order to meet the objectives established by the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC).
