Asger Risom
Spain has become one of Europe’s leaders in EV infrastructure, with charging stations growing by more than a third in just one year. The country now has one charger for every ten electric vehicles, backed by a government-led interactive map and major EU funding.
Spain has become one of Europe’s leaders in EV infrastructure, with charging stations growing by more than a third in just one year. The country now has one charger for every ten electric vehicles, backed by a government-led interactive map and major EU funding.
Rapid Growth in Charging Points
As of August 2025, Spain has 43,559 operational charging points, a 35% increase from last year. That works out to one charger for every 10.5 electric cars on the road, a ratio far ahead of many European countries.
Potential for Even Better Access
If all installed points were active, Spain’s ratio would improve to one charger for every 7.7 vehicles. At present, more than 13,000 charging stations remain inactive, highlighting the gap between installation and actual availability.
REVE Map Brings Transparency
The government’s new REVE map, launched this spring, allows drivers to see every charging point in the country. It includes details on operational status, helping drivers plan trips and giving a clearer picture of Spain’s network rollout.
Strong Growth in Ultra-Fast Charging
Spain’s charging mix is also improving. Ultra-fast chargers (over 150 kW) now account for 8.6% of the network. Points delivering between 50 and 250 kW grew by 18.5% year-on-year, while those above 250 kW rose by 20.2%.
Regional Leaders: Madrid, Catalonia, Andalusia
Nearly half of Spain’s charging infrastructure is concentrated in three regions: Catalonia (9,125 points), Madrid (4,973), and Andalusia (4,676). This highlights strong urban investment but leaves rural areas still underserved.
Backed by European Funds
Spain has secured €72.7 million in EU funding to expand charging and hydrogen infrastructure. The money will help install nearly 600 ultra-fast chargers and 26 hydrogen refueling stations along the Trans-European Transport Network.
Still Behind 2030 Targets
Despite the surge, Spain remains short of long-term goals. Industry group Anfac estimates that 340,000 to 360,000 charging points will be needed by 2030—nearly eight times today’s total.
Lessons for Other Countries
Spain’s approach—combining transparency, regional clustering, and EU-backed investment—demonstrates how to accelerate EV adoption. But it also shows that hitting climate goals requires not just rapid growth, but consistent nationwide coverage.
Building Confidence in EVs
Fears about range remain one of the biggest barriers to adoption. By ensuring access to a charging point within 50 kilometers anywhere in the country, Spain aims to build user confidence—a strategy other nations may soon need to follow.
