The Spanish executive declared a climate and environmental emergency on January 21 , following the recommendations of a scientific community that demands urgent action. This declaration commits Spain to developing lines of action to face an out-of-control situation, taking advantage of the benefits offered by technological advances in favor of the ecological transition.
The words sound great but what does that mean for the population? The first consequences have been noticed in the most inhabited cities, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia or Malaga, which have seen anti-pollution protocols applied that limit the circulation of old vehicles through their metropolises. Faced with such laws, which have come to stay and improve pollution, many users consider buying an electric vehicle. Either for social conscience or to avoid legislative problems the interest is there, and also the doubts. If you are thinking of becoming a proud owner of an electric car but have questions, do not suffer, in this article we explain everything you need to know to switch to zero-emission mobility .
The objective of the Climate Change and Energy Transition Law , approved in May, has put the intention of putting an end to internal combustion models on paper. That year, in Spain, it will be 2050 , for now. Not only that, the objective is for the country to be climate neutral speaking for that decade, considering that the electrical system must be nourished by renewable energies. We have three decades to change our habits and thus avoid emissions during our transfers by private vehicle. To achieve this, we must lose our fear of electric mobility and the challenges that it entails. The main pitfalls of this type of model are three: the reduced autonomy, the time and charging process and the price.
The last aspect is the most salvageable, starting with the aid that the State has launched thanks to European funds. The MOVES II plan has motivated the renovation of many garages and, by encouraging sustainable purchasing, the buyer has responded with a growing interest in this type of vehicle. In addition to the support for the scrapping of a vehicle over 20 years old (500 euros), the state compensates the acquisition with up to 4,000 euros if it is 100% electric . That subsidy, plus the 1,000 euros discount that the dealer must apply, leaves really interesting prices. You want to know more? In the gallery we tell you everything you need to know about electric vehicles.
