In Alicante, the Valencian community’s economic development body, Ivace, reports that the Department of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism has already allocated 14 million euros to support buying 3,600 electric vehicles in the province, plus three additional electric units. The plan also funds the installation of 565 charging points. The subsidy program, launched in 2021, has now been extended to July 31, 2024 after the central government boosted its funding by an extra eight million euros to keep the incentives flowing. [Cited: Ivace, Valencian Government, 2024]
Council Member Nuria Montes clarifies that transport consumes more energy than any other sector in the Valencian Community and that oil still dominates. She emphasizes the need for decisive policies that steer mobility toward sustainable options. The message is clear: greener transport is a priority for the region. [Cited: Valencian Government, 2024]
For individuals, freelancers, and organizations investing in fully electric cars, the program offers seven thousand euros in assistance with a five thousand euro grant for plug-in hybrids. In the charging infrastructure arena, subsidies cover 70% of costs for individuals, property owners, self-employed professionals, and administrations without economic activity, climbing to 80% for municipalities with populations under 5,000. Larger companies may see support levels ranging from 35% to 55%, depending on size and location. [Cited: Ivace, 2024]
In the province of Alicante, which accounts for about 35.5% of all Valencian Community aid, the funds have underwritten the purchase of 2,400 pure electric vehicles and 1,200 plug-in hybrids. Of the 565 subsidized charging points, 347 were installed in private homes, while the remainder were distributed across other sites; 98 are semi-fast, and 120 support fast or ultra-fast charging capabilities. [Cited: Ivace, 2024]
State must quadruple electric vehicle charging points by 2025
According to Manuel Argüelles, General Manager of Energy and Mining, sustainable urban mobility rests on prioritizing the cleanest and most efficient transport modes. He argues that renewals of fossil-fuel fleets toward electric alternatives are essential and should be actively encouraged through targeted incentives. The market still faces barriers, and Argüelles notes that additional subsidies are necessary to make electric options more attractive compared with traditional technologies. [Cited: Energy and Mining Department, 2024]
Ultimately, the aim is clear: accelerate the transition to electric mobility by expanding charging infrastructure and ensuring financial support aligns with the pace of vehicle electrification. The conversation continues with policymakers, industry players, and citizens working together to build a more sustainable transportation future. [Cited: Valencian Government, 2024]