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Spanish Car Output Falls 11.7% in May as Shift to Electric Models Meets Slumping European Demand

Rising output of hybrid and plug-in models offers limited relief despite global tariff tensions threatening exports

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Overview

  • Spanish auto production dropped to 220,407 units in May, marking an 11.7% year-over-year decline and a 9.7% fall in output for the first five months of 2025.
  • Exports fell 17% in May to 185,354 vehicles and are down 13.8% year-to-date at 849,057 units compared with 2024.
  • European markets accounted for 94.5% of exports in May, led by Germany (18.8%), France (17%) and the United Kingdom (12.7%).
  • Production of alternative energy vehicles rose 21.9% in May to 82,887 units, and electrified models (BEV and PHEV) represented 9.6% of total output.
  • Fully electric vehicle volumes declined even as plug-in hybrid output grew, and industry leaders warn that ongoing tariff disputes could deepen the downturn.