Spain is about to surpass the first million electric vehicles in circulation.
According to the May report presented by Aedive and Ganvam, registrations of electrified vehicles (100% electric + plug-in hybrids) reached 29,326 units, representing an increase of 20.3% compared to the same month last year.
So far in 2026, the market has accumulated a growth of 43%, with 125,259 units registered. By the end of 2024, there were about 600,000 electric vehicles in Spain, and in 2025, 250,000 units were registered. At the current pace, the country could surpass one million units before the end of 2026.
Detail by type of vehicle
- Electric cars: +34.8% in May, with 12,363 units. In the annual total, +40.8% (50,564 units).
- Electric mopeds: a decrease of 5.8% in May (147 units). In the total, -22% (713 units).
- Zero-emission motorcycles: +41.6% in May (882 units). In the total, +5.7% (2,726 units).
- Electric vans: +59% in May (862 units). In the total, +43.4% (4,038 units).
- Plug-in hybrids: +8.5% in May (14,807 units). In the total, +48.8% (66,075 units).
Trends and forecasts
The associations highlight that, despite some slowdown due to the calendar effect, electrified vehicles already represent more than 23% of car registrations. The forecast points to surpassing 300,000 units in 2026, which would mean a growth of about 18% compared to 2025.
This progress reflects that electromobility is consolidating as a real alternative for citizens, thanks to a greater variety of offerings, more accessible prices, and sufficient range for daily use.
Pending challenges
To accelerate growth and meet the objectives of the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC), Aedive and Ganvam emphasize the need to:
- Activate the Auto+ Plan, still pending official bases.
- Implement regulatory, financial, and fiscal levers to boost electrification.
- Strengthen public communication to foster citizen confidence in the energy transition.
Social and environmental impact
The move towards a million electric vehicles not only represents a technological change but also a cultural and environmental leap:
- Emission reduction: each electric vehicle replaces a combustion one, reducing the carbon footprint.
- Energy savings: the efficiency of electric motors reduces energy consumption per kilometer traveled.
- Urban transformation: cleaner and quieter cities, with less noise pollution.
- New economic opportunities: boost to the battery industry, charging infrastructure, and associated services.
Spain is at a decisive moment: the million electric vehicles will mark a historic milestone in sustainable mobility.
The challenge now is to consolidate this growth with clear policies and institutional support, ensuring that the energy transition is inclusive, efficient, and beneficial for society and the environment.
