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**Spain's Electrified Vehicle Market Surges Ahead**
Spain's new-car market is experiencing a significant shift towards electrified vehicles, with registrations of electric and hybrid models surging in the first five months of 2025. According to data from various sources, the Spanish market is outpacing many other large European markets in terms of year-on-year growth, although starting from a lower base in some regions.
For the first five months of 2025, Spanish new car registrations increased by 13.6%, with a total of 490,709 models sold. Notably, electric vehicle (EV) registrations soared by nearly 79%, far outpacing the overall car market. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales also rose by more than 66%, and hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) sales increased by nearly 35%.
The average CO2 emissions from new cars sold in Spain in May 2025 fell to 104.1g/km, a decline of 12.6% compared to the same month in 2024. This decrease is largely due to the surge in electrified vehicle registrations, as Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) achieved the best growth of the major powertrains, with figures up by 104.2%. PHEVs reached an 11.4% share of total registrations in May 2025, up by 6.4pp compared to the same period last year.
In May 2025, Spain's new-car market saw a 18.6% increase in registrations, totaling 112,820 deliveries. More than 20,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold, accounting for nearly 20% of the market, a record in the Spanish market. Diesel deliveries fell by 40.2%, giving the technology a 5.2% market share, while petrol-powered cars saw a 15.5% decrease in registrations compared to the same period in 2024, leaving them with a 29.8% market share.
Tesla's sales in Spain are also on the rise, with Tesla’s sales in Spain surging by 60.7% for the period measured, and the Model Y registrations jumping 127.2% to 1,179 units. In June 2025, Tesla’s registrations more than tripled month-over-month, making it the top EV brand in Spain.
The top-performing EV models in May 2025 included Citroën’s e-C3, Tesla Model Y, and Kia EV3. Tesla’s Model 3 was also among the top performers in earlier months.
Despite the rapid growth in the EV market, Spain still lags behind some Northern European countries like Norway in terms of total sales volumes and market share. However, the rate of adoption is now accelerating faster than in many other large European markets.
The charging infrastructure in Spain is also expanding, with 46,684 public charging points as of June 2025. Catalonia, Andalusia, and Madrid host over 56% of these points, but the distribution remains uneven, and there are disparities between charging point availability and EV registration rates.
José López-Tafall, CEO of ANFAC, stated that measures to improve subsidies and highlight the charging network could further boost the growth of electrified vehicles. With these measures in place, Spain's electrified vehicle market is well-positioned to continue its rapid growth and become a leading player in the European EV market.
- The surge in electric vehicle registrations in Spain's new-car market is being witnessed even in the finance sector, as investments in electric-vehicles are expected to rise due to the promising growth in the industry.
- As the automotive industry transitions towards electric-vehicles, lifestyle choices are also evolving, with more emphasis on sustainable transportation options such as cars powered by electric batteries.
- The success of Spain's electrified vehicle market is not confined to the domestic industry alone; European finance institutions are taking note of Spain's progress, positioning the country as an attractive and lucrative market for both financial and automotive investments in electric-vehicles.
