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Spain’s EV Charging Network Growth Slows as 22% of Chargers Remain Offline

The government has imposed strict connection deadlines to tackle chronic delays in charger deployment.

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Uno de cada cinco puntos de recarga de coches eléctricos instalados en España no funciona

Overview

  • Spain’s public charging network added 1,534 points in Q2, a 3% increase that brings the total to 47,892 chargers.
  • ANFAC data show 13,782 installed points, or 22% of the network, are not operational and frustrate EV users.
  • Fast charging capacity reached 4,379 points after Q2 growth of 371 stations, while low-power chargers account for nearly 70% of the network.
  • Real Decreto-Ley 7/2025 requires distributors to connect chargers within 5 to 80 days, depending on infrastructure needs.
  • Electrified vehicle registrations doubled year-on-year to 62,615 units in Q2, but Spain’s electromobility rating of 18.7 lags well below the EU average of 32.3.