On September 30, the Basque Government presented a new project to transform the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The project will prepare the plant to build future Mercedes-Benz Vans models.
The project involves an initial public-private investment of EUR 181 million over 3 years, including around EUR 6

On October 1, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism of Spain opened applications for direct aid under Line 2 of the 2026 Auto+ program. It has a budget of EUR 50 million for the purchase of electric and electrified vehicles by companies and self-employed professionals. Applications may be submitted until December 31,

On September 22, NX Technologies announced that it has received EUR 1.9 million from the PERTE for Electric and Connected Vehicles (PERTE VEC) for the R&D of a future range of traction inverters for light electric vehicles. The project will run from 2026 to 2029.
The company already works with a range of manufacturer

On August 4, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism of Spain announced  the opening of  applications for Line 1 of the Auto+ Program, which provides financial support to individuals buying electric and electrified vehicles.
Line 1 has a EUR 350 million budget and covers eligible vehicles purchased from January 1, 2026,

On July 21, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism of Spain announced that the Council of Ministers had approved a Royal Decree to implement the Auto+ Plan, which aims to increase purchases of electrified vehicles with a high level of European manufacturing and encourage the renewal of Spain's vehicle fleet. The approv

On July 1, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism announced that the Spanish Government is promoting a strategic investment of almost EUR 1 billion in Valladolid by Gotion High-tech.
The EUR 940 million project for the development of batteries for electric vehicles is backed by EUR 138 million in public funding from th

On May 14, multiple sources reported that Gotion High-Tech will receive EUR 92 million under Spain's Perte VEC funding program to advance two battery projects in Valladolid. Gotion plans to construct two facilities in Valladolid, one for battery cathode production and the other for battery recycling.
Based on multipl

On May 7, the President of the Government of Navarre, Spain, announced that Volkswagen Navarra plans to hire 1,000 workers in 2027, which could create about twice as many jobs across the wider supply chain.
The government is preparing for this growth by focusing on training, reskilling, and recognizing workers’ skill

On April 27, the Spanish Association of Automotive Suppliers (SERNAUTO) urged the Administration to take urgent, proportionate measures to address the industry impact of the prolonged war in the Middle East. It is impacting energy markets, global logistics, and the economic environment. Furthermore, supply chain disr

On March 20, the Government of Spain announced urgent measures in response to the impact of the war in the Middle East, including tax cuts on electricity and fuel and aid for the most affected sectors. A 15% income tax deduction is planned for buying an electric or plug-in vehicle. The measures also include a reducti

On March 19, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism announced that application for the battery-focused PERTE VEC 5 program will open in April with a budget of EUR 100 million. It will be governed by the CISAF state aid scheme, allowing for a longer project implementation period. 
The ministry has already allocated more

On March 5, the European Commission approved a EUR 200 million Spanish State aid scheme to support strategic investments that add manufacturing capacity for the electric vehicle (EV) value chain, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal.
It will help to add manufacturing capacity for the production, i

On February 24, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism announced that in 2026 it will present a protocol for “Well-Made Investments in Spain”. The ministry allocated EUR 180 million from the Productive Industrial Investment Support Fund (FAIIP) to 34 new projects during 2025.
The ministry is working to attract and form

On February 19, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism announced the provisional allocation of EUR 134.7 million for the value chain line (Section B) within the fourth call for proposals of the PERTE Electric and Connected Vehicle program. The proposal includes grants for 34 projects. 
With all this, the Ministry grant

On February 5, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the launch of a new electric mobility aid program for self-employed workers and small businesses, with a budget of EUR 40 million to support the purchase of electric vehicles. The companies with fewer than 10 employees will be eligible for grants of up to EUR 7,50

On February 3, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, Spain, announced the Auto+ Program to encourage the demand and purchase of this type of vehicle as support for the sector's transition to electric mobility. It is part of the Plan Auto 2030. 
The Auto+ aid program is managed by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism.

On December 29, Junta de Extremadura announced that the General Directorate of Sustainability of the Ministry of Agriculture and Sustainable Development gave favorable environmental authorization for the plant for materials for lithium iron phosphate battery cathodes in the Expaciomérida Business Park. Yuneng Interna

On December 23, the Council of Ministers of Spain agreed to extend tax benefits for individuals and businesses that buy EVs or install EV charging points, with personal income tax deductions of up to 15%. These measures are part of a Royal Decree-Law that extends social protection policies until 2026.
Additional ener

On December 3, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the Spain Auto 2030 plan includes the Auto+ Plan, which will provide EUR 400 million in 2026 to support electric vehicle (EV) purchases, a Moves Corridors program with EUR 300 million to expand charging points, and another EUR 580 million for the PERTE VEC

On November 25, the Minister of Industry and Tourism met with the general secretary of UGT FICA and the union's representatives at vehicle manufacturing plants in Spain to discuss the importance of the Auto 2030 Plan, which will be presented next week, to solidify and ensure the path to electrification of the automot