The Spanish government, under EC orders to cut its deficit from 8.5% to 4.4% at the end of this year, is slashing the incentive program from E49 million to E10 million and ending it Nov. 30.
Most vans qualifying for the grants must emit less than 75 g/km of carbon dioxide; be capable of traveling at least 60 miles between charges; reach speeds of at least 50 mph; and meet European safety standards.