A major ultra-fast charging park has opened in Madrid’s Nuevos Ministerios car park, offering 40 high-capacity electric vehicle (EV) charging bays. The upgraded facility includes chargers ranging from 175kW to 350kW and marks a significant expansion of Spain’s EV infrastructure.
Of the 40 charging bays, 22 are operated by Iberdrola and BP Pulse, while the remaining 18 are Tesla Superchargers. The site features two 3200kW-capacity transformers to support the high power demands of the new infrastructure, which began installation in May 2024.
Originally initiated in 2020 by Porsche Ibérica and Melfosur with just two 50kW public chargers, the project has evolved into one of the country’s largest fast charging hubs. Porsche Ibérica said that with the latest hardware, a Porsche Taycan can charge from 10% to 80% in around 18 minutes. Additional upgrades to the site include improved accessibility, license plate recognition, and VIA-T system integration for automated toll and parking payments. All electricity provided is certified renewable.
“This project exemplifies the joint effort of companies and institutions to ensure that the network of ultra-fast charging stations always stays ahead of demand, a key priority in Porsche Ibérica’s electrification strategy,” said Tomás Villén, Director General of Porsche Ibérica. “Initiatives like this complement our efforts, alongside partners such as Iberdrola / bp pulse, Zunder, and Ionity, to promote sustainable electric mobility in Spain and Portugal.”
Madrid, which accounts for just over 50% of new EV registrations in Spain, continues to lead the country’s transition to electric mobility. Jorge Rodrigo, Minister of Housing, Transport and Infrastructure, said the facility is “designed for all those citizens who, in addition to leaving their car parked, want to use the metro system from this central point, helping to improve mobility and decongest traffic.”
While substantial, the Nuevos Ministerios hub is not Spain’s largest. Another recently opened charging site in Madrid features 47 bays, including 15 ultra-fast points—seven rated at 350kW and eight at 240kW.