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Spain’s Electrified Vehicle Sales Nearly Double in September as Renting Drives the Shift

Industry bodies warn that only direct, on‑invoice aid will sustain the market’s rapid electrification.

Overview

  • Registrations of electrified vehicles rose 96.8% in September to 22,781 units, taking the year‑to‑date total to 178,981, according to AEDIVE and GANVAM.
  • Battery‑electric models climbed 60.1% in the month to 11,913 units while plug‑in hybrids jumped 162.8% to 10,868, with electrified passenger cars up 97.7% to 20,655.
  • Electric light commercial vehicles accelerated, with electric vans up 159.9% in September, underscoring gains in freight and utility segments.
  • Vehicle renting reached 257,489 registrations in the first nine months, up 3.33% year on year, with alternative‑energy vehicles accounting for 50.25% of new renting signings.
  • Within renting, electrified registrations grew 55.69% and pure electric units rose 77.27% year to date, AER data show, reinforcing the sector’s role in the transition.