Faconauto expects to reach 1,3 million sales if the Auto+ Plan and the renewal of the vehicle fleet are activated immediately.

 

faconauto has urged the urgent activation of Auto+ Plan and the National Park Renewal Plan within a maximum of three months, as stipulated by the recent Sustainable Mobility Law. The employers' association asserts that the implementation of this strategic framework is vital to reaching a market volume of 1,3 million units and consolidating the transition to decarbonization in Spain.

 

Ultimatum for the modernization of the park and the industry

 

The business organization emphasizes that Spain now has, for the first time, a coherent legal framework to advance electrification and protect industrial investments. However, they warn that this legislation must be translated into tangible actions immediately. Marta Blázquez, president of faconautoHe has been emphatic: “The law stipulates three months, and that deadline must be met.”.

 

The strategy advocated by the dealers is based on the coexistence of two complementary mechanisms:

• Auto+ Plan: Focused on incentivizing purchases and electrification.
• National Park Renewal Plan: Aimed at removing the oldest and most polluting vehicles, reducing the social and territorial gap in access to mobility.

 

According to the employers' association, these plans act as a "life insurance" for the industry, since “Without a market, there is no industry”The combination of both measures would allow the recovery of sales volumes necessary to sustain the sector and ensure employment.

 

Market projections: From recovery to consolidation

 

After a 2025 fiscal year that will close with approximately 1,2 million registrations, faconauto It projects 2026 as the year of consolidation. Last year's growth has been based on cyclical factors and specific measures such as... Auto Restart Plan+ (after the DANA storm) and the regional plans, without which the market would have lost about 120.000 transactions.

 

The following details the key forecasts and comparisons presented by the employers' association for the next fiscal year:

Indicator	Estimated Closure 2025	Forecast 2026 (Consolidation)	Optimal Goal (With Plans)
Sales Volume	~1.200.000 units	1.250.000 uds	1.300.000 uds
Electrification Fee	Up to 25%	33 %	33% (viable with aid)
Network Profitability	1,4% (Q3)	Tight margins	Stability
Sectoral Employment	165.000 gastro stands	Maintenance	Insured

 

The organization considers it realistic to achieve a penetration of 33% in electrification in 2026, supported by a larger charging network, more competitive prices and the continuation of streamlined and bureaucratically simple incentives.

 

Situation of the dealer network

 

In the corporate sphere, the dealer network faces a scenario of very tight marginswith an average return of 1,4% during the third quarter of 2025. Despite financial pressure, the sector has managed to maintain stable employment of around 165.000 workers.

 

However, faconauto alert about a growing talent shortageThis is especially critical in the after-sales sector. The employers' association insists that regulatory stability and market volume are essential conditions. sine qua non so that SMEs in the sector can continue investing in digitalization and attracting professionals.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Auto+ Plan

 

What is the deadline for the Government to activate the aid plans?
La Sustainable Mobility LawThe already approved plan establishes a maximum period of three months for the operational implementation of both the Auto+ Plan and the National Fleet Renewal Plan.

 

What is the sales target for 2026?
Faconauto is working with a consolidation scenario of 1,25 million registrations, but affirms that it is feasible to reach the 1,3 million units if the renewal and purchase support measures are activated.

 

What impact did regional aid have in 2025?
The regional plans and the response following the DANA storm were decisive; without these combined measures, the market would have lost approximately 120.000 registrations, stagnating at figures similar to 2024.