Spain's aging truck fleet, with an average age of 15,1 years—the second oldest in Europe—is back at the center of the sector's debate. Faconauto, the truck dealer association, has asked the government for an ambitious aid plan to promote fleet renewal, warning that, without public support, failure to meet European decarbonization targets will lead to fines, higher vehicle prices, and a general rise in transport costs.
An urgent call to the Executive
Faconauto's request amounts to 550 million euros, divided into two main lines:
- 300 millones de euros to encourage the scrapping of old trucks, with aid of up to €25.000 per unit.
- 250 millones de euros intended for the purchase of electric trucks, to facilitate their entry into the professional market.
According to Pilar Fernández, second vice president of Faconauto, "it's time to ask for this aid." The employers' association believes that, compared to the investments in rail and intermodal transport promoted by the Ministry of Transport, road transport—a key part of the logistics chain—needs immediate impact measures. Marta Blázquez, president of Faconauto, emphasized that they are not opposed to the railway push, but warned that the lack of short-term aid for road transport exacerbates the sector's structural problems.
Low level of electric registration
Despite the growing supply of electric trucks from manufacturers, their market penetration remains marginal. From January to May 2025, only 69 units were registered, according to data from Aedive. Pilar Fernández emphasizes that the vehicles are already available and perform well in certain applications, but their high cost hinders their adoption. "With subsidies, as has happened in the bus sector, there is real interest," she explains.
The employers' association is also calling for a fiscal policy more aligned with the energy transition, with proposals such as:
- 100% Bonus on Road Tax for electric trucks.
- 15% deduction on corporate tax for companies that incorporate low-emission vehicles.
A market in decline and with new players
The industrial market records a cumulative decline in 2025 15,2 %, especially in the tractor segment. This contraction is compounded by factors such as the shortage of professional drivers—which is already slowing fleet renewal in some cases—and the delay in the delivery of orders placed in 2023, which impacted registration figures for 2024.
Faconauto also warns of a structural change in customer profile: small businesses and self-employed individuals are giving way to large operators and investment funds, whose focus is more financial than technical. This new buyer model introduces different dynamics into vehicle purchase and renewal decisions.
