Source: The Pack

City authorities in Barcelona, Spain, introduced a new incentive on 1 March, 2026, whereby residents and businesses can apply for a subsidy of €600 when replacing an internal combustion engine (ICE) moped with a new electric model.

The initiative applies specifically to mopeds in the L1e-B category (45 km/h), which is a hugely popular segment in Southern Europe, dominating urban two-wheeled mobility.

The scheme has a total budget of €15 million over a scope of four years. Barcelona Mobility & Transport states that the €600 subsidy represents 16%-40% of the purchase price of a new electric moped, and has designed the scheme to be both straightforward and accessible:

Individuals and companies wanting to apply for the €600 subsidy will only need two documents:

• Proof of purchase of the electric moped
• Proof of scrapping of the combustion vehicle
   

Barcelona Municipal Services (BSM) depots offer a free scrapping service for citizens and the delivery of a valid certificate to apply for the grant.

Applications will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis until the annual fund is exhausted.

The subsidy is being implemented as a part of Barcelona’s broader climate strategy, the Pla Clima, which outlines the city’s roadmap toward climate neutrality by 2030.