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In the rolling hills of Spain, the automotive landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. The new-car market in 2025 is witnessing a surge, with a 13.9% year-to-date growth[1], primarily fuelled by electrified vehicles.
January 2025 saw a 5.3% increase in overall new-car registrations, with a total of 72,322 units sold [2]. This growth was primarily driven by the electrified vehicles sector, which experienced a 24.8% increase, resulting in 42,923 deliveries [2].
Hybrid vehicles continued to dominate the market, accounting for 45.2% of the market share in January 2025, up from 38.5% in the same month of 2024 [3]. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) witnessed a 14.5% increase, with 5,243 units delivered [2]. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) also saw a significant rise, with a 28.9% increase in registrations, amounting to 10,255 units [2].
The shift towards electrification is not only evident in the sales figures but also in the reduction of average CO emissions. In January 2025, the average CO emissions of passenger cars sold in Spain dropped by 3.5% compared to January 2024, reaching 112.2 grams of CO per kilometre [3].
Government policies, aimed at reducing emissions and promoting cleaner transport, play a significant role in this trend. These policies often include subsidies, tax incentives, and regulatory measures that encourage EV adoption [1]. Improvements in charging infrastructure and increasing EV range also support this growth [3].
However, challenges persist, such as supply chain constraints for critical battery materials, subject to geopolitical volatility and ethical concerns [4]. The Spanish Government's decision to overturn a Royal Decree could potentially impact the growth of BEV registrations in the future [5].
Key trends and challenges in the Spanish market include competitive pressure from new entrants and Chinese manufacturers, technological shifts towards SiC semiconductors and evolving battery chemistries, and a market growth forecast remaining positive but cautious at around 4.4% in 2025 [1][3][4].
As Spain continues to embrace electrification, it stands as the only one of the big five European markets to see growth in January 2025 [6]. The diesel market, on the other hand, experienced a 34.1% decline in registrations [7].
In summary, Spain's new-car market in 2025 is marked by significant electrification growth, actively supported by government policies and technological improvements. The main challenges come from supply constraints on battery materials, infrastructure rollout, and competitive pressures within the evolving market landscape.
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