Applications for Moves 1 and 2 have already been settled in Asturias, while those for Move 3 are nearing completion.

In the heart of Asturias, the Oviedo Exhibition and Congress Palace recently became a hub for electric mobility and sustainability, as the third edition of Moveo took centre stage. Organised by the Association of Electric Vehicle Users (AUVE), this year's event brought together over 150 professionals to discuss and explore the future of sustainable transportation.

Minister Nieves Roquenís, the Ecological Transition, Industry, and Economic Development advisor of the Government of Asturias, is spearheading the management of the Moves III Plan in the community. This plan, extended until December 2024 with an injection of 200 million euros, aims to promote sustainable mobility and the deployment of charging infrastructure across Asturias.

The Moves III program, in its three iterations, has managed over two and a half million euros, resolving all requests although not all were paid. The first call of the third edition received around eight million euros, and subsequent releases of funds have increased the total to 28.6 million euros. As of now, approximately seven million euros have already been finalised.

The great challenge facing administrations is to resolve requests in the shortest time possible due to bureaucracy and European funds involvement. To provide a timely response to citizens, the teams are being strengthened.

Currently, Spain has more than 34,000 charging points, but each station operates with a different payment application. This leads to many users having to deal with multiple apps, making the provisioning process difficult. The advisor proposes unifying payment systems in Spain to simplify the user experience, citing Portugal's model as an example, where interoperability allows drivers to make journeys across the country with a single card.

Roquení highlights the role of Moveo and AUVE as a spearhead that allows society to understand that change is here. These organisations aim to raise awareness and make the public aware that there are alternatives beyond traditional combustion cars. Stimulating demand for electric vehicles and deploying fast and ultra-fast charging point infrastructure remain crucial aspects.

The event addressed in depth all aspects of the sustainability ecosystem. Asturias has registered more than 4,400 individual applications that require review. Moveo and AUVE are committed to promoting electric mobility and sustainability, creating a future where electric vehicles become the norm rather than the exception.

Applications for Moves 1 and 2 have already been settled in Asturias, while those for Move 3 are nearing completion.