In the document, the industry association notes that although manufacturers have significantly increased the supply of zero-emission vehicles, demand and the development of the necessary conditions are not advancing at the same pace.
HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC VEHICLES ARE ADVANCING AT AN INSUFFICIENT PACE
In 2025, the electrification rate for Spain's industrial vehicle market barely reached 1.6%, well below the European average, while penetration in the segment of trucks weighing more than 16 tonnes stood at just 0.5%.
If this trend continues, Spain would not reach the necessary share of zero-emission vehicles to meet the 2030 targets until 2075.
Anfac also highlights the significant ageing of the vehicle fleet, with an average age of 15 years for industrial vehicles and 11.1 years for buses, well above the figures recorded in other European countries.
For Anfac, decarbonising heavy-duty transport will only be possible if three fundamental conditions advance in a coordinated manner: sufficient, competitive and profitable demand for zero- and low-emission vehicles; the development of a charging and refuelling network adapted to the specific needs of heavy-duty transport; and a stable regulatory framework that encourages investment while preserving the competitiveness of road transport companies.
TWO YEARS WITHOUT AID TO RENEW FLEETS
In this regard, the association notes that since April 2024, Spain has accumulated two years without specific aid programmes for the purchase of zero-emission industrial vehicles, a situation that slows fleet renewal and makes it more difficult to meet the required targets.
For this reason, the "roadmap" proposes restoring a stable incentive programme for demand for zero-emission vehicles, accompanied by tax measures and a new specific plan to support fleet renewal.
ONLY 24 CHARGING POINTS ARE ADAPTED FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES
Another major challenge identified is the deployment of charging infrastructure specifically designed for heavy-duty vehicles. Although Spain currently has 1,522 public charging points of more than 350 kW, according to data from Anfac's electromobility barometer, the vast majority were designed for light vehicles and only around 24 are adapted exclusively for heavy-duty vehicles, as they meet the necessary technical and accessibility requirements.
In response to this situation, the industry association proposes strengthening European infrastructure deployment targets and calls for Spain to have 1,614 charging points specifically for heavy-duty vehicles by 2035, distributed across power levels of 350, 800 and 1,200 kW. It also proposes launching specific support schemes for these facilities, which are currently excluded from the Moves Corredores programme.
ANFAC CALLS FOR FASTER INFRASTRUCTURE ROLLOUT AND THE RESTORATION OF INCENTIVES
José López-Tafall, Anfac's director general, said on Friday that “decarbonising heavy-duty transport is an opportunity to strengthen Spain's competitiveness and move towards more sustainable mobility, but only if the right conditions are created to make this transition viable”.
“Manufacturers are already making the investment effort, bringing zero-emission vehicles to market across all segments, and the Spain Auto 2030 plan includes specific measures for heavy-duty vehicles. We therefore now need to accelerate the planning and model for charging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles, restore demand incentives with an additional fleet renewal support plan, and establish a regulatory framework aligned with market realities. Only in this way can we meet climate targets while preserving the competitiveness of a strategic sector for the Spanish economy,” he added.
