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Spain’s May Car Sales Jump 18.6% as Electrified Models Capture Nearly One-Fifth of Market

In May government subsidies under Moves III lifted EV penetration to 19.4% of the Spanish market

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Overview

  • New vehicle registrations reached 112,820 units in May, marking an 18.6% year-on-year increase.
  • Electrified passenger cars (BEV+PHEV) surged 138% to 21,861 units, accounting for 19.4% of all sales.
  • Pure battery EV sales more than doubled to 8,965 units while non-plug-in hybrids remained the top segment with a 39.9% share.
  • Valencia province saw registrations jump 87% as storm-damaged vehicles were replaced under the Reinicia Auto+ support scheme.
  • Corporate EV readiness is rising, with 54% of companies planning charging-point installations within 12 months and 43% offering home-charger subsidies.