Spain revamps EV subsidies: MOVES III out, Auto 2030 in
Spain's Auto 2030 to replace MOVES III with faster, state-run EV subsidies
Spain revamps EV subsidies: MOVES III out, Auto 2030 in
Spain will scrap MOVES III and centralize EV subsidies under Auto 2030, speeding payouts and backing charging, R&D and manufacturing to steady market growth.
2025-11-13T14:38:14+03:00
2025-11-13T14:38:14+03:00
2025-11-13T14:38:14+03:00
Spain is preparing the most sweeping overhaul yet of its electric-vehicle subsidy system. By the end of the year, the government plans to unveil a new scheme to replace the much-criticized MOVES III. The key shift is that payouts will move from regional authorities to direct state control, a change meant to end the long queues that left many buyers waiting for support for more than a year — a bottleneck that has clearly undermined confidence.The blueprint draws on Reinicia Auto+, a program proven in the aftermath of the Valencia floods. That centralized approach delivered aid quickly and without red tape — precisely what MOVES was missing. The new mechanism will sit within the broader Auto 2030 strategy, a 25-measure package to bolster the sector: incentives for R&D;, support for EV and battery manufacturing, expansion of the charging network, and fresh PERTE packages. If it scales as smoothly nationwide as it did in Valencia, it could reset expectations for how public support is delivered.For the market, the timing is critical. MOVES III funds have already been exhausted in nine regions, including Madrid and Catalonia, raising the risk of a sales slowdown. Industry association ANFAC has urged the government to accelerate the launch of the new program, noting that while demand for EVs is growing, it could stall without dependable incentives. Retail momentum can be fragile, and policy pauses tend to chill showrooms.The Auto 2030 plan is slated for a November–December debut. Its importance goes well beyond consumer subsidies: Spain is Europe’s second-largest car producer, and talks with automakers — Renault among them — hinge on the state’s readiness to back a long-term industrial strategy. Signals of continuity and speed will be read closely in boardrooms.
Spain EV subsidies, MOVES III replacement, Auto 2030, electric vehicle incentives, centralized payouts, Reinicia Auto+, ANFAC, charging network, PERTE, battery manufacturing, Renault
2025
Michael Powers
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Spain's Auto 2030 to replace MOVES III with faster, state-run EV subsidies
Spain will scrap MOVES III and centralize EV subsidies under Auto 2030, speeding payouts and backing charging, R&D and manufacturing to steady market growth.
Michael Powers, Editor
Spain is preparing the most sweeping overhaul yet of its electric-vehicle subsidy system. By the end of the year, the government plans to unveil a new scheme to replace the much-criticized MOVES III. The key shift is that payouts will move from regional authorities to direct state control, a change meant to end the long queues that left many buyers waiting for support for more than a year — a bottleneck that has clearly undermined confidence.
The blueprint draws on Reinicia Auto+, a program proven in the aftermath of the Valencia floods. That centralized approach delivered aid quickly and without red tape — precisely what MOVES was missing. The new mechanism will sit within the broader Auto 2030 strategy, a 25-measure package to bolster the sector: incentives for R&D, support for EV and battery manufacturing, expansion of the charging network, and fresh PERTE packages. If it scales as smoothly nationwide as it did in Valencia, it could reset expectations for how public support is delivered.
For the market, the timing is critical. MOVES III funds have already been exhausted in nine regions, including Madrid and Catalonia, raising the risk of a sales slowdown. Industry association ANFAC has urged the government to accelerate the launch of the new program, noting that while demand for EVs is growing, it could stall without dependable incentives. Retail momentum can be fragile, and policy pauses tend to chill showrooms.
The Auto 2030 plan is slated for a November–December debut. Its importance goes well beyond consumer subsidies: Spain is Europe’s second-largest car producer, and talks with automakers — Renault among them — hinge on the state’s readiness to back a long-term industrial strategy. Signals of continuity and speed will be read closely in boardrooms.
