How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
The 15% deduction of the acquisition value of new electric vehicles requires that the vehicle be registered for the first time in Spain in the taxpayer's name before December 31, 2024. The vehicle must be new, appear in the IDAE Vehicle Database, and not be used for an economic activity. Furthermore, the acquisition must take place between the entry into force of Royal Decree-Law 5/2023 and the end of 2024.
The DGT's position remains constant in the application of the requirements of the 58th additional provision of the LIRPF (Personal Income Tax Law). Through various rulings, critical conditions have been specified, such as the prohibition of economic use, the necessity of first-time registration in the taxpayer's name, and the exclusion of used vehicles or those previously registered within the European Economic Area.
Turning points
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Establishes that prior registration by the dealership prevents the deduction, as the requirement of first-time registration in the taxpayer's name is not met.
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Clarifies that a vehicle previously registered in the European Economic Area does not qualify as new for the deduction.
Analysis based on 10 of 10 rulings with a stated position. Updated 28 September 2026.