MOVES Corridors 2026: Grants for Installing Charging Points

# MOVES Corridors 2026: Grants for Installing Charging Points

The MOVES Corridors 2026 grants are designed to finance the installation of electric charging infrastructure on high-capacity corridors — motorways, highways, and high-traffic roads — with the aim of eliminating the so-called "range anxiety" in long-distance travel. If you manage a service station, rest area, or are a promoter of charging infrastructure on these roads, this funding line may cover a significant part of your investment. Below, you will find the requirements, approximate amounts, and the application process, with references to the official sources available as of June 2026.

What are the MOVES Corridors Grants and Why They Exist in 2026

The MOVES Corridors program is a specific line within the umbrella of the MOVES plan, managed by the IDAE (Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving) with funding from the Next Generation EU funds. Its purpose differs from the MOVES III domestic or business program: while that program finances charging points in private garages or company parking lots, MOVES Corridors focuses exclusively on the public charging network on long-distance routes.

Spain has specific European commitments regarding charging infrastructure derived from the AFIR Regulation (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation), which requires charging points of at least 150 kW every 60 km on the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) by 2025, and higher power in subsequent years. MOVES Corridors is, in part, the national tool to fulfill this mandate and for private operators to assume the investment with public support (IDAE, idae.es).

Who Can Apply for the MOVES Corridors 2026 Grants

Not any installer or individual can access this line. The eligible beneficiaries are, according to the current regulations in 2026:

• Private companies that operate or will operate public charging points on high-capacity corridors (motorways, highways, national roads with high traffic intensity).
• Service stations and rest areas that want to expand their offerings with fast or ultra-fast chargers.
• Electric mobility operators (CPO) deploying infrastructure in eligible locations.
• Autonomous communities and local entities acting as promoters of public charging infrastructure on roads within their jurisdiction.
• Consortia and groups of companies presenting joint projects of larger scale.

Individuals and property communities are excluded from this specific line. For these cases, the appropriate route is the MOVES III or the 15% deduction in IRPF for installing a charging point (article already available on this site).

Key requirement: the installation must be located in a corridor defined as eligible by the IDAE, and the charging point must be public access, with a minimum power of fast charging (generally from 50 kW, although higher funding tracts require 150 kW or more). Check the updated map of eligible corridors on idae.es.

What Costs Does MOVES Corridors 2026 Finance

The grant covers the direct costs of installation, which include:

• Acquisition and installation of the charging equipment (charger, cabin, screen, management system).
• Civil works necessary for electrical connection: trenches, conduits, electrical panels.
• Connection to the electrical grid and adaptation of the supply point, including the cost of a new access contract if necessary.
• Remote management systems and communication (mandatory to ensure interoperability).
• Signage and safety elements required by regulations.

Excluded costs are maintenance expenses, the costs of the applicant's own staff, and the acquisition of land.

Amounts and Grant Percentages: How Much You Can Receive

The exact amounts of each call are published by the IDAE in the BOE and on its electronic headquarters. Based on the current regulations and previous calls, the approximate ranges for 2026 are as follows:

Important: these percentages are approximate based on previous calls (IDAE, BOE). The specific 2026 call may modify the tracts. Always check the official text of the call on idae.es before budgeting your project.

Practical Example 1: Service Station on a Highway

A service station on the A-7 wants to install two 150 kW chargers with civil works included. The total budget amounts to 120,000 € (equipment + electrical installation + civil works). If the call applies a 40% percentage on eligible costs:

• Estimated Grant: 120,000 € × 40% = 48,000 €
• Operator's Net Investment: 72,000 €

Additionally, if the operator is a company subject to Corporate Income Tax, the remaining investment (72,000 €) may be amortizable as a fixed asset, reducing the additional tax burden (AEAT, agenciatributaria.gob.es).

Practical Example 2: CPO with a Project on a TEN-T Corridor

An electric mobility operator plans to deploy a charging hub of 4 points of 350 kW in a rest area of the AP-7. Total project cost: 380,000 €. With a 45% percentage:

• Estimated Grant: 380,000 € × 45% = 171,000 €
• Net Investment: 209,000 €

In projects of this scale, it is common to combine the MOVES Corridors grant with ICO financing lines to cover the non-subsidized part, reducing the impact on cash flow during the construction phase.

How to Apply for the MOVES Corridors 2026 Grants: Key Steps

The application process is carried out through the IDAE electronic headquarters (idae.es) and requires a digital certificate or Cl@ve system. The general steps are:

1. Check the active call: access idae.es and locate the active MOVES Corridors call for 2026. Verify the submission deadline, which is usually limited and competitive.
2. Check the eligibility of your location: the IDAE publishes maps of eligible corridors. Your installation must be in one of them.
3. Prepare the technical documentation: project description, detailed budget, installation plans, equipment technical sheet, and power certificate.
4. Prove your fiscal and labor situation: certificates of being up-to-date with the AEAT and Social Security, company constitution deeds, and representative powers.
5. Submit the application on time: through the IDAE's electronic registration. Save the submission confirmation.
6. Wait for the resolution: the IDAE evaluates applications based on technical and impact criteria. If your project is selected, you will receive a provisional grant award.
7. Execute the project and justify the expenditure: the grant is paid after the documentary justification of the investment made (invoices, installation certificates, commissioning act).

Common error: starting the works before receiving the grant award. In most MOVES calls, expenses prior to the submission date are not eligible. Check this point in the call's bases.

MOVES Corridors 2026 and Its Relationship with the AFIR European Regulation

The AFIR Regulation (UE) 2023/1804, in force since 2024, establishes specific obligations for member states regarding charging infrastructure in the TEN-T network. Spain must guarantee charging points of at least 150 kW every 60 km in the central TEN-T network, and 150 kW every 60 km in the global network, with phased deadlines until 2030.

MOVES Corridors is the main tool for private operators to meet these requirements with public financial support. This means that the demand for this grant is high and the call deadlines may be short. If you have a project in the planning phase, it is advisable to subscribe to the IDAE alerts to avoid missing the deadline.

Compatibility with Other Grants and Tax Deductions

The MOVES Corridors grants are compatible with other financing lines, provided that the total public grants do not exceed the eligible cost of the project (principle of non-overfinancing). Specifically:

• ICO Lines: complementary financing for the non-subsidized part.
• Deductions in Corporate Income Tax: the investment in assets related to the activity is amortizable. Consult your tax advisor for applicable amortization tables (AEAT).
• Autonomous Community Grants: some communities have their own lines to support charging infrastructure. Check if your community has open compatible calls.
• FEDER Funds: in certain regions, additional European co-financing may exist managed by the autonomous communities.

The most common incompatibility occurs when the same expense has already been subsidized by another state or autonomous community call. The IDAE requires a responsible declaration of other grants received for the same project.

Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Applying

Before starting the procedure, answer these questions:

• Is my location in an eligible corridor according to the IDAE map?
• Does the power of the chargers I plan to install meet the required minimum?
• Do I have the capacity to undertake the investment and wait for the reimbursement?
• Do I have an authorized installer who can issue the required technical certificates?
• Am I up-to-date with the AEAT and Social Security?

If the answer to any of these questions is negative, it is advisable to resolve those points before submitting the application to avoid it being rejected for formal reasons.

You can use our calculator for charging infrastructure grants to estimate the grant amount that may correspond to your project based on the type of installation and the autonomous community.

Sources and Reference Legislation

• IDAE (Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving): calls and bases of the MOVES Corridors program — idae.es
• BOE: resolutions of calls and regulatory bases of the MOVES program — boe.es
• Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council, relating to the implementation of an infrastructure for alternative fuels (AFIR)
• AEAT (State Tax Agency): deductions in Corporate Income Tax and treatment of subsidies — agenciatributaria.gob.es
• Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan: funding framework Next Generation EU for the MOVES program — planderecuperacion.gob.es
• DGT (General Directorate of Traffic): legislation on zero-emission vehicles and low-emission zones — dgt.es