Plan Auto+ 2026: How to Know if Funds Are Still Available

# Plan Auto+ 2026: How to Know if Funds Are Still Available

The Plan Auto+ is the main program of direct aids for the purchase of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Spain, managed by the IDAE (Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving). In 2026, the call remains open, but the funds are distributed by order of application and may run out before the official deadline closes. Knowing if funds remain — and how to check — is the first step before committing to the purchase of a vehicle.

What is the Plan Auto+ and What Vehicles Are Covered in 2026

The Plan Auto+ is the evolution of the previous program MOVES III, financed with funds from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (Next Generation EU). Its objective is to accelerate the transition to electric mobility by subsidizing the acquisition of cars, vans, motorcycles, and quadricycles with zero or low emissions.

According to the current regulation in 2026 (consult the BOE and the official IDAE website at idae.es for the updated conditions), the eligible vehicles include:

• Cars and SUVs 100% electric (BEV): with a sale price below the limit established in the current call.
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV): with a minimum certified electric autonomy.
• Electric vans: especially relevant for self-employed and SMEs.
• Electric motorcycles and scooters: with specific power requirements.
• Hydrogen vehicles (FCEV): included in some complementary regional calls.

Each category has a different maximum aid amount and may require the scrapping of an old vehicle to access the highest amount. Always consult the exact conditions at idae.es, since the amounts are updated with each call.

How to Know if Funds Remain from the Plan Auto+ in 2026

This is the most practical — and most ignored — question before starting the purchase process. The funds from the Plan Auto+ are not unlimited: each call has a total budget assigned that is consumed as dealers process applications.

Concrete steps to verify the available balance:

1. Access the official IDAE portal (idae.es) and navigate to the section dedicated to the Plan Auto+. The IDAE publishes periodically the budget execution status of each call.
2. Check the BOE announcement board: when a call is exhausted or temporarily suspended, the IDAE is obliged to publish it in the Official State Gazette.
3. Ask directly the dealer: the points of sale adhered to the program have access to the IDAE management platform and can check in real time if funds are available to process your application.
4. Call the IDAE information phone number: the organization has a citizen service to resolve doubts about the status of the calls.
5. Check the official IDAE news: the organization publishes announcements when funds are close to exhaustion or when the budget is expanded.

Common warning: many buyers assume the call is open until the published deadline and do not check the real balance. The exhaustion of funds may occur weeks before the official deadline. Do not wait until you have the vehicle reserved to verify this point.

How Much You Can Receive: Examples of Calculations with the Plan Auto+

The exact amounts depend on the current call, the vehicle category, and whether an old vehicle is scrapped. Below are guideline ranges based on the usual structure of the program (check the updated amounts at idae.es before making any decision):

Example 1: Individual Buys an Electric Car with Scrapping

Suppose an individual acquires a BEV car with a sale price of 28,000 € and delivers a vehicle over 7 years old for scrapping:

• Base aid (without scrapping): between 4,500 € and 7,000 € according to the current call (IDAE).
• Increase for scrapping: between 1,000 € and 2,000 € additional, depending on the category of the delivered vehicle.
• Estimated total aid: between 5,500 € and 9,000 €.
• Final effective price: between 19,000 € and 22,500 €.

This amount is directly deducted at the point of sale: the buyer pays the reduced price, and the dealer recovers the difference by processing the aid with the IDAE.

Example 2: Self-Employed Buys an Electric Van for Their Activity

A self-employed individual registered in the RETA acquires an electric delivery van with a price of 35,000 € (excluding VAT):

• Base aid for legal entity or self-employed: generally higher than for individuals, with amounts that may exceed 9,000 € according to the call (IDAE).
• Deduction in IRPF: self-employed can deduct the vehicle's depreciation in their income tax declaration if it is affected by economic activity (AEAT).
• Deductible VAT: if the vehicle is used exclusively in the activity, the VAT supported in the purchase is deductible in the model 303 (AEAT).
• Estimated combined savings: the sum of the direct aid plus the tax benefits can reduce the real cost of the vehicle by a significant percentage compared to the list price.

Important note: the exact amounts of each call are published in the corresponding BOE resolution. Always use the official source to calculate your real aid.

Requirements to Apply for the Plan Auto+ in 2026

To access the aids from the Plan Auto+, the applicant must meet a series of conditions that remain stable between calls, although they may vary in detail:

• Be a physical or legal entity with residence or fiscal domicile in Spain.
• Acquire a new vehicle included in the list of eligible models published by the IDAE.
• The vehicle's price must not exceed the maximum limit established in the call (varies by category).
• Not have received incompatible aids for the same vehicle in other programs.
• Maintain the vehicle during the minimum required period (usually 2 years) without transferring it.
• If requesting the increase for scrapping, the delivered vehicle must meet the age requirements and be deregistered with the DGT.

Self-employed and SMEs have access to the same aids as individuals, and in some cases to higher amounts. Check the specific conditions for legal entities at idae.es.

Plan Auto+ and Low Emission Zones (ZBE): The Double Advantage

The purchase of an electric vehicle with the Plan Auto+ not only reduces the acquisition cost: it also guarantees free access to Low Emission Zones (ZBE) that major Spanish municipalities are progressively implementing.

Since 2023, municipalities with more than 50,000 inhabitants are obliged to have operational ZBE (Law 7/2021 on Climate Change and Energy Transition, BOE). Electric vehicles with a CERO label from the DGT have unrestricted access to these zones, which represents a real operational advantage for self-employed, delivery drivers, and drivers in urban environments.

Additionally, many municipalities offer additional discounts on the Vehicle Tax (IVTM) for electric vehicles, which can reach up to 75% of the quota (check the municipal tax ordinances). This discount is independent of the Plan Auto+ and is applied annually.

How to Apply for the Plan Auto+ Step by Step

The application process for the Plan Auto+ is done through an adhered dealer, not directly by the buyer with the IDAE. This simplifies management, but it also means you must choose a point of sale that is registered in the program.

Usual process:

1. Choose a dealer adhered to the Plan Auto+: verify on the IDAE website the list of participating points of sale.
2. Select an eligible vehicle: confirm that the model is in the approved catalog by the IDAE.
3. Sign the purchase contract: the dealer processes the aid application on behalf of the buyer.
4. Provide the required documentation: DNI/NIF, documentation of the vehicle to be scrapped (if applicable), and any other document required by the call.
5. The discount is applied to the invoice: you do not receive the money directly; the price you pay already includes the aid deduction.
6. The dealer recovers the amount by processing the file with the IDAE.

Practical tip: before signing anything, ask the dealer for written confirmation that the aid application has been registered in the IDAE system. This protects you in case funds run out between signing the contract and processing the application.

Compatibility with Other Tax Deductions in 2026

The Plan Auto+ is compatible with some additional tax benefits that are worth knowing:

• Deduction in IRPF for installation of a charging point: if you install a charger at your home or business, there may be a deduction applicable in the income tax declaration (check the current conditions at AEAT for 2026).
• Autonomous deductions: several autonomous communities have their own deductions in the autonomous IRPF bracket for the purchase of electric vehicles. Check the legislation of your community.
• Reduced value of in-kind remuneration: if the electric vehicle is provided by the company to the worker, the valuation as in-kind remuneration has a 30% reduction compared to combustion vehicles (AEAT, Law 35/2006 of IRPF).

If you want to calculate the total savings combining the aid from the Plan Auto+ with the applicable tax deductions for your situation, use a mobility aid calculator to get a personalized estimate.

Most Common Errors When Applying for the Plan Auto+

Practical experience in processing these aids reveals recurring errors that can make you lose the subsidy:

• Not verifying if funds remain before signing: the most costly error. Always check the available balance before committing.
• Choosing a non-adhered dealer: not all points of sale participate in the program. Verify before visiting the dealer.
• Not meeting the requirements for the vehicle to be scrapped: the delivered car must be in your name, in circulation, and with a valid ITV in some cases. Read the exact requirements.
• Exceeding the vehicle's price limit: some premium models are excluded for exceeding the eligible price maximum.
• Not keeping the vehicle for the minimum required time: if you sell the car before the mandatory period, you will have to return the aid with interest.

References and Regulatory Sources

• IDAE (Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving): idae.es — Official portal of the Plan Auto+ with calls, list of eligible vehicles, and fund status.
• BOE (Official State Gazette): boe.es — Resolutions of calls, modifications, and fund exhaustion of the Plan Auto+.
• AEAT (State Tax Agency): agenciatributaria.gob.es — Deductions in IRPF, tax treatment of the electric vehicle as in-kind remuneration, and deduction for installation of charging point.
• DGT (Traffic Department): dgt.es — Environmental labels, access to ZBE, and requirements for deregistration for scrapping.
• Law 7/2021, of 20 May, on Climate Change and Energy Transition (BOE number 121, of 21 May 2021): obligation of ZBE in municipalities with more than 50,000 inhabitants.
• Law 35/2006, of 28 November, of IRPF (BOE number 285): tax regime of in-kind remuneration of electric vehicles.