Electra’s Sant Quirze site adds six ultrafast charging points, with room to expand to twelve. The company plans to invest €70 million in Catalonia by the end of 2027.
The new site at the BMC Business Center offers six charging points rated at up to 300 kW and stays open 24 hours a day. It sits beside the C-58, close to connections with the AP-7 and B-30.
Electra has invested €600,000 in the Sant Quirze del Vallès station. By the end of 2027, the company plans to spend €70 million in Catalonia, equivalent to 35% of its €200 million investment plan for Spain.
The regional network currently has eight stations and 50 charging points. Electra aims to grow that to 15 sites and 100 points by the end of 2026, then reach around 30 stations and 200 points in 2027. Planned locations include Barcelona and its metropolitan area, as well as Girona, Tarragona and Lleida. Across Spain, more than 25% of public charging points exceed 22 kW, compared with a European average of about 20%, El Periódico reported on 17 October 2026.
The rollout pairs urban sites with locations near major intercity routes. The AP-7 is a priority corridor because it connects with France. Separately, on 13 October 2026, Spain’s Council of Ministers authorized tenders for six concessions covering eight service areas with ultrafast charging on the state road network. The €611.9 million programme includes sites on the AP-7 as well as the A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-8.
The Sant Quirze tariff is €0.59 per kilowatt hour. Drivers can reserve a point and plan routes through Electra’s app, and pay by bank card.
Electra says usage at its stations is rising, a trend it links to growing demand for high-power charging. Bastien Verot, the company’s chief executive in Spain, said: “Catalunya es un punto clave de nuestra estrategia y está dando sus frutos”. He said the company established offices in both Madrid and Barcelona to support its growth.
At the station’s inauguration, Joan Hinojo, president of the Asociación Empresarial para el Desarrollo e Impulso de la Movilidad Eléctrica (AEDIVE) and development director at Circutor, called for faster infrastructure deployment and public backing for investment. He also cited permitting delays as a major obstacle. “Cada nuevo hub genera confianza en el usuario”, he said, urging the Plan España Auto 2030 to strengthen support for charging infrastructure.
Founded in 2021, Electra entered Spain in 2023 and operates in ten European countries, including France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. The company says it has raised more than €1 billion and plans to expand its network to thousands of charging points across Europe. Its expansion is taking place alongside other changes in the automotive sector, including new leaders at major carmakers. Across Europe, Electra has more than 750 stations and 4,500 charging points; its 2027 target is 1,300 sites and more than 7,500 points.
