More than one in four new vehicles sold in Spain is now electric. In August 2026, electric cars reached a 27.7% market share, while Spain registered a record 18,967 electrified passenger vehicles, information from ANFAC. Market-share figures vary by calculation: some sources count only passenger BEV and PHEV models, while others include commercial and other electrified vehicles, putting August’s share between 27.7% and 28.2%.
The Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Automóviles y Camiones (ANFAC) reports that nearly 950,000 electric vehicles are now on Spanish roads. More than 202,000 were registered in the first eight months of this year, a 34.8% increase over the same period last year.
Improved infrastructure accounts for much of this momentum. Companies such as Iberdrola have installed 12,000 high-powered charging points nationwide. Its work with BP Pulse added 2,000 new stations in the past year and more than 4,300 over the last two years. Long trips in an electric car are now practical for many drivers.
ANFAC’s Electromobility Barometer shows that Spain’s public charging network grew by 2.9% in the second quarter of 2026. The 1,605 new points brought the total to 56,682. But about 17,821 are out of service, leaving roughly a quarter of the network non-operational, recent industry reports say. Iberdrola expects its charging business to turn a profit before 2030, despite the heavy investment, suggesting the economics are beginning to work out.
The environmental impact can be measured. The current pace of electrification saves about 30 million liters of petrol each year and cuts around 69,300 tons of CO₂ emissions. These reductions are directly linked to drivers choosing electric cars and companies building the charging network.
Drivers can see the savings in their bills. Charging at home can reduce energy costs by more than 90% compared with petrol. Iberdrola says that with special home tariffs, 100 kilometers can cost about one euro, while the same distance on petrol costs over twelve. Public charging is cheaper, too: savings exceed 50% at low-power points and 20% at rapid chargers. A 400-kilometer trip can cost as little as 11 euros, compared with 51 euros for petrol, when starting with a full home charge, even for those who don’t have home charging.
People are using their cars differently, too. Iberdrola’s mobility app now has over 600,000 users, and two out of three electric drivers use its network. This year, the company expects to supply enough energy for 500 million kilometers of travel. In theory, that would let every electric car in Spain cover more than 500 kilometers each. The average user is expected to charge on the road 12 times a year, as long-distance travel becomes routine.
Charging sessions are getting more efficient. Urban points usually provide enough power for 150 kilometers, while high-power stations on highways deliver between 250 and 300 kilometers per session. Electric cars can now go beyond city driving, with summer holidays and cross-country trips within reach for more drivers.
Spain’s shift to electric cars is part of a wider trend. Affordable models such as the Dacia Spring 2027, highlighted in a recent report, are making zero-emission driving possible for more people. As charging stations and car options become more widely available, the barriers to entry keep falling.
Technology and policy are shifting alongside consumer habits. The figures reflect daily life for hundreds of thousands of Spaniards. As the charging network expands and the cost gap with petrol grows, electric cars are becoming the default choice for people looking to save money and cut emissions. The pace of change points to Spanish roads looking very different by the end of the decade.
