SERNAUTO supports the 'Spain Auto 2030 Plan' as a key lever for strategic autonomy and the future of the automotive sector.

 

SERNAUTO has positively assessed the launch of Spain Auto Plan 2030, presented by the Government and ANFACThis strategic roadmap seeks to transform the national value chain to lead the production of electrified vehicles in Europe and ensure the sustainability of 325.000 jobs from the components sector.

 

Public-private collaboration for industrial transformation

 

The presentation of the plan included the participation of Javier Pujol, president of the Spanish Association of Automotive Suppliers (SERNAUTO), who has highlighted the relevance of this project developed jointly with the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFACThe central objective is twofold: to preserve the existing industrial fabric and to position Spain, currently Europe's fourth largest producer of automotive components, as an attractive hub for foreign investment in electric mobility.

 

The plan recognizes Spain's installed capacity and its technological differentiation. Automotive suppliers, responsible for providing the 75% of the vehicle's valueThey have been active participants in the development of the strategy, which underlines their fundamental role in the social and economic structuring of the national territory.

 

Key figures and economic measures of the Spain Auto 2030 Plan

The document contemplates 25 priority measures and a package of flagship measures focused on strategic autonomy and innovation. Among the most relevant announcements made by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, highlights the approval of a new call for the VEC belongs.

 

The following details the economic and strategic magnitudes that the sector is dealing with through the implementation of this plan:

 

Concept	Data / Key Cipher
New VEC Member	580 millones de euros
Potential Additional Economic Value	35.000 millones de euros
Employment in the components sector	325.000 jobs
Investment in R&D&I (Suppliers)	Three times the industry average

 

Strategic autonomy and innovation: The Innovemos Plan

One of the project's flagship measures is the “Automotive Strategic Growth and Autonomy Program”This program is designed to promote supply chain circularity, scale the manufacturing of new components within the supplier ecosystem, and develop the value chain of the batteries.

 

The employers' association for components places special emphasis on the need for what is known as “Let’s Innovate Plan”Given that suppliers are one of the most investment-intensive sectors in Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I)This section is crucial to maintaining competitiveness in the face of the challenges of the European market.

 

President of SERNAUTO, Javier PujolHe stated the following: “The Spain Auto 2030 Plan sets a clear path: to transform our industrial fabric without losing strength, accelerate innovation, reinforce our strategic autonomy and ensure that Spain remains a preferred country in the European automotive sector.”.

 

Governance and attracting foreign investment

The plan focuses not only on preventing the loss of competitiveness, but on gaining it. Mechanisms are established for the orderly attraction of foreign investments that generate knowledge transfer. To ensure the achievement of the objectives, a measurable and revisable governance model has been defined, in whose Executive Commission will be present SERNAUTO.

 

Pujol has emphasized the importance of execution: “Now the important thing is the governance of the plan. At SERNAUTO, we are fully committed to ensuring that this Plan is deployed, implemented, and generates real results for the entire value chain.”.

 

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Spain Auto Plan 2030

• What is the objective of the Spain Auto 2030 Plan? It seeks to transform the Spanish automotive industry towards electrified vehicles, guaranteeing strategic autonomy and protecting existing jobs and investment.
• What economic impact is expected if the plan is successful? If new production can be attracted and the manufacturing of strategic components scaled up, it is estimated that up to 35.000 millones de euros additional economic value in the coming years.
• What role do component suppliers play in this plan? They play a central role, as they contribute 75% of the vehicle's value. SERNAUTO He will be part of the Executive Committee to oversee the deployment of measures such as the new €580 million VEC program.