Spain strengthens its alliance with the European automotive industry to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles

 

The president of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, met this Friday in the Complejo de la Moncloa with Ola Källenius, President of the Asociación Europea de Fabricantes de Automóviles (ACEA), to promote the green transition and technological sovereignty of the automotive sector in España and Unión Europea.

 

Towards electric, connected and sustainable mobility

 

During the meeting, which was attended by the minister of Industria y Turismo, Jordi HereuThe pillars of the new regulations on the automobile announced by the Comisión EuropeaThe strategy seeks to consolidate España as a reference in the digital and energy transformation, elements that the Executive considers fundamental vectors for the modernization of the national industry.

 

One of the critical points of the meeting was the need to increase the penetration of electric vehicles in the European market. Both leaders agreed that it is imperative to implement measures that incentivize them. vehicle fleet renewal to meet the climate goals of the UEIn this regard, the impact of instruments such as the Plan de Recuperación and the Government's commitment to the competitiveness of the sector.

 

Spain Auto Plan 2030: Investment and deployment of infrastructure

 

The Government has highlighted the new Plan España Auto 2030Designed to support both the supply and demand of zero-emission vehicles, this strategic plan's main goal is to democratize access to electric vehicles by making production in España be more economical and accessible for citizens.

 

The key figures in this financial roadmap are broken down into direct aid and deployment of critical infrastructure for electromobility:

 

Program / Instrument	Financial Endowment	Main goal
Auto+ Plan	400 million euros (2026)	Direct aid for the purchase of electric vehicles.
Moves Runners	300 millones de euros	Mass deployment of charging points.
PERTE VEC	580 millones de euros	Boosting Electric and Connected Vehicles.

 

Geopolitics and Market Opening: Mercosur and India

 

In the field of foreign trade And given the current geopolitical situation, Sánchez y Källenius They emphasized the strategic importance of international trade agreements. Special mention was given to the recent agreement signed by the Comisión Europea with India, as well as progress in negotiations with MercosurBoth treaties are considered vital to ensure the supply of components and the opening of new export markets for European factories.

 

• Boost to technological sovereignty to reduce external dependence.
• Compliance with European climate objectives through electrification.
• Promotion of public-private partnership in the framework of Plan España Auto 2030.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the automotive transition

What is the Auto+ Plan and who benefits from it?
It is a program endowed with 400 million euros for 2026 intended to offer direct aid to citizens for the purchase of cheaper electric vehicles.

What role do the agreements with Mercosur and India play?
They are essential tools of trade diplomacy that seek to facilitate the exchange of goods, secure value chains and open strategic markets for European manufacturers.

How are plans to improve the charging infrastructure in Spain?
Through the program Moves Corredores, which has an investment of 300 million euros specifically allocated to the installation of charging points throughout the territory.