Spain’s electric vehicle market is undergoing a structural shift, consolidating its position as a key component of the nation’s industrial competitiveness, according to the Asociación Empresarial para el Desarrollo e Impulso de la Movilidad Eléctrica (AEDIVE)’s 2025-2026 Annual Report on Electric Mobility, released Wednesday.
The report details a significant investment of €395 million in the deployment of publicly accessible charging points in 2025, bringing the total number of operational charging points across the country to 50,000. This investment underscores a sustained growth in charging infrastructure, coupled with increased vehicle range and competitiveness, and the integration of smart energy management solutions.
Vehicle registrations also saw substantial growth, with 254,783 electrified vehicles registered in 2025, representing a 20% market share. This brings the total number of electric vehicles on Spanish roads to nearly 855,000, AEDIVE reported.
The annual report characterizes 2025 as a pivotal year for the industrial and territorial maturation of transport electrification in Spain and Europe. AEDIVE asserts that the sector has moved beyond an initial expansion phase to one of structural consolidation, positioning the electric vehicle as central to Europe’s industrial, energy, and urban models.
The report highlights a notable acceleration in Spain’s convergence with the European average, driven by sustained growth in registrations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which achieved a market share approaching 20% in the passenger car segment during 2025. Improvements in battery density and decreasing costs are also contributing to a lower total cost of ownership for electric vehicles compared to traditional combustion engines.
AEDIVE identifies the expansion of charging infrastructure as a critical factor in this growth, but stresses a shift in focus from quantity to quality. The report emphasizes the need for reliable service, transparent pricing, and an improved user experience. Although the development of ultra-rapid charging corridors is underway – including a tender for eight high-power service areas by the Ministry of Transport – the report underscores the importance of bolstering alternating current (AC) charging infrastructure in urban and residential settings to facilitate mass adoption.
Looking ahead to 2026, AEDIVE calls for regulatory stability and streamlined administrative processes for installing charging points, citing bureaucratic delays as a current impediment to deployment. The association also anticipates the implementation of innovative financing tools, such as Energy Savings Certificates (CAE) and eCredits – renewable electricity credits – to incentivize private investment, particularly in heavy road transport.
Spain aims to reach 5.5 million electric vehicles by 2030, as outlined in the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC). AEDIVE’s report emphasizes the integration of electric vehicles into the national electricity system, noting the potential for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which allows vehicle batteries to store renewable energy and return it to the grid when needed. This intelligent energy management, the report suggests, is key to accelerating growth without overloading existing networks.
AEDIVE also plans to intensify its communication efforts in 2026 to address misinformation and dispel prejudices regarding the safety and maintenance of electric vehicles, aiming to reach all segments of the population.