Spain expands electric vehicle charging network as gaps persist

More than 70% of Spanish municipalities lack public electric‑vehicle (EV) charging points, with only 43,510 chargers spread across less than a third of localities. The charger‑to‑vehicle ratio is especially low in Madrid (0.12 per EV), while Iberdrola operates the largest network with 9,924 stations, followed by Endesa and Repsol.

The Spanish government is rolling out measures to simplify administrative procedures, aiming to accelerate the rollout of new charging stations across the country. The reforms seek to reduce bureaucratic delays, cut costs for investors and create a unified regulatory framework that would allow faster deployment in parking lots, service stations and public spaces.

Businesses are being encouraged to install chargers on-site, citing benefits such as improved brand reputation, sustainability credentials and potential cost savings. Santander Consumer Renting and Iberdrola have launched a “Green Renting Iberdrola” package that bundles an EV, home charger, electricity and related services for a flat monthly fee starting at €491.

Separately, German startup Norcsi reports a silicon‑anode battery that could double an EV’s range to about 945 km, claiming higher energy density, lower production costs and a compact manufacturing process. The company is reportedly in talks with Volkswagen about commercializing the technology.