Price Limit in the Plan Auto+ 2026: Which Cars Are Excluded

# Price Limit in the Plan Auto+ 2026: Which Cars Are Excluded

The price limit in the Plan Auto+ 2026 is one of the most determining requirements to access the direct aid at the dealership. If the PVP of the vehicle you want to buy exceeds the threshold set by category, the application is automatically excluded, without exceptions. Knowing this cap before choosing a model can save you disappointment and guide you toward equally advantageous alternatives.

What is the price limit in the Plan Auto+ and why does it exist in 2026?

The Plan Auto+, managed by the IDAE (Institute for the Diversification and Energy Saving) and funded with Next Generation EU funds, establishes price caps to ensure that aid reaches vehicles with broader access, not luxury or high-end segments. The logic is simple: public funds are limited, and the policy of sustainable mobility prioritizes the electrification of the average vehicle fleet, not the subsidization of premium vehicles.

This restriction has existed since the first calls for the program and has been maintained—with adjustments—in 2026. According to the regulatory bases of the Plan Auto+ published in the BOE, the maximum price is applied on the PVP including taxes (VAT and IEDMT), that is, on the final price that appears on the purchase invoice, not on the list price before taxes. This nuance is fundamental and generates frequent confusion among buyers.

Practical warning: Some online configurators from manufacturers show prices without VAT or without the registration tax. Always ensure you consult the final price with all taxes included before comparing it with the official cap.

Official price caps by vehicle category in the Plan Auto+ 2026

According to the current regulations of the Plan Auto+ 2026 (IDAE, regulatory bases published in BOE), the maximum price thresholds vary depending on the vehicle category. Below are the approximate limits by type, as established by the call:

Important: The amounts above are approximate based on the structure of previous calls and the information available as of June 2026. Always consult the updated regulatory bases in idae.es and the BOE to confirm the exact caps valid at the time of your purchase, as they may be modified by administrative resolution.

The 45,000 euros cap is the most relevant for most buyers of electric cars. Below this price, the vehicle may qualify for the aid if it meets the rest of the requirements (DGT CERO label, not having received other incompatible aids, etc.). Above this price, it is automatically excluded.

Electric cars and plug-in hybrids that exceed the cap and are excluded

This is the information that buyers most seek and that is least clearly found in other sources. Below is an approximate table with models available in the Spanish market in 2026, indicating whether their access price exceeds or not the 45,000 € cap with taxes included. Prices are approximate and may vary depending on configuration, option pack, or manufacturer promotions.

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Legal notice: The prices indicated are approximations based on public manufacturer tariffs as of June 2026 and may vary. Before applying for the Plan Auto+, verify the exact PVP with the dealership and compare it with the IDAE bases. A single model may have versions below and above the cap depending on the chosen equipment.

The problem of models "at the cap"

One of the most frequent and least documented cases is the buyer who chooses a model whose base version is below 45,000 € but, by adding option packs (panoramic roof, larger battery, premium sound system), exceeds the threshold. The price that counts is the final invoice price, including all the options contracted.

Practical example: Imagine the Hyundai IONIQ 6 in standard version costs 42,500 € with VAT. If you add the autonomous driving pack for an additional 3,200 €, the final price rises to 45,700 €, exceeding the cap. In this case, the vehicle would not be eligible for the Plan Auto+, although the base version would be. The solution: review the configuration before signing the order.

How to verify if your vehicle's price meets the requirement before applying for the aid

Following these steps before going to the dealership will prevent surprises:

1. Request a detailed budget including all extras and with VAT and IEDMT itemized.
2. Check the final price with taxes (not the list price without VAT that appears on many configurators).
3. Access the current regulatory bases in idae.es or in the BOE and locate the exact cap for your vehicle category.
4. Check the environmental label of the model in dgt.es: only vehicles with CERO label are eligible for the Plan Auto+.
5. Verify if the model is listed in the eligible vehicles that the IDAE publishes and updates periodically on its website.
6. If you have doubts, ask the dealership to confirm in writing the eligibility of the vehicle before formalizing the order.

What happens with certified used vehicles?

The Plan Auto+ also includes aid for the purchase of certified used electric vehicles (VO). In this case, the price cap is applied on the acquisition price, not on the original PVP of the new vehicle. Consult the specific bases for VO in the IDAE, as the thresholds and conditions differ from those applicable to new vehicles.

Alternatives if your car exceeds the cap: IRPF deductions, MOVES III and other compatible aids

Being excluded from the Plan Auto+ due to price does not mean giving up all the tax and economic incentives available in 2026. There are several alternatives that can partially compensate for the absence of the direct aid:

1. 15% deduction in IRPF for purchasing an electric vehicle

The deduction for acquiring an electric vehicle in IRPF 2026 (AEAT) allows deducting 15% of the purchase price from the full IRPF quota, with a maximum base of 20,000 € per declaration. This deduction is not conditioned to the vehicle's price in the same way as the Plan Auto+, making it a relevant alternative for buyers of high-end models.

Example: If you buy a Tesla Model Y Long Range for 52,000 €, the deduction base is limited to 20,000 €, resulting in a maximum deduction of 3,000 € in your income tax declaration. It is not the direct aid of the Plan Auto+, but it is a real and verifiable tax saving (AEAT, IRPF 2026 regulations).

2. MOVES III autonomous aids

Some autonomous communities maintain their own calls for the MOVES III program with different conditions and price caps than the Plan Auto+. In certain regions, the price threshold may be higher or the eligibility conditions more flexible. Check the current status by community in miteco.gob.es and in your autonomous community's website.

3. Bonifications in IVTM and exemption from registration tax

Regardless of the vehicle's price, electric vehicles with CERO label are exempt from the Impuesto Especial sobre Determinados Medios de Transporte (IEDMT) and may benefit from bonifications of up to 75% in the Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM), depending on the municipality. These advantages have no price limit and apply to all pure electric vehicles.

4. Specific financing for electric vehicles

Several banks and brand financiers offer lines of financing with reduced interest rates for the purchase of electric vehicles, including high-end models that exceed the Plan Auto+ cap. Comparing financing conditions may result in savings equivalent or greater than the direct aid in some cases. Check the available financing offers in your bank or the financier of the manufacturer before deciding.

5. Renting or operational leasing

For self-employed and companies, the renting or operational leasing of an electric vehicle that exceeds the Plan Auto+ cap may offer significant tax advantages through the deduction of the installments as an expense in the Corporate Income Tax or in the IRPF of economic activities. This route is not subject to the Plan Auto+ price limit in the same way as direct purchase.

References and regulatory sources

• IDAE — Regulatory bases of the Plan Auto+ 2026: https://www.idae.es
• BOE — Resolution of the Plan Auto+ 2026 call: https://www.boe.es
• AEAT — Deduction for acquiring electric vehicles in IRPF 2026: https://www.agenciatributaria.gob.es
• DGT — Classification of vehicles by type and environmental label: https://www.dgt.es
• MITECO — Portal of aids for sustainable mobility (MOVES III): https://www.miteco.gob.es

The vehicle price data included in this article are approximate and based on public tariffs available as of June 2026. The amounts of the aids and the price caps may be modified by administrative resolution. Always verify the information in the official sources before making a purchase decision.