Spain’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure expanded by 20% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 46,358 active charging points. However, an additional 13,072 charging stations remain non-operational due to delays in power grid connections, prompting government intervention.
The growth in infrastructure reflects strong momentum in Spain’s transition to e-mobility. Yet, despite hardware deployment, a significant portion of new charging points cannot be activated as regional grids are unable to support them. The backlog has now pushed authorities to enforce regulatory action.
Under a new legislative package titled Royal Decree-Law 7/2025, the Spanish government has introduced time-bound obligations for electricity providers. Grid operators must now connect standard low-voltage charging stations within five days, provided all prerequisites are fulfilled. For medium to high-capacity installations that require grid enhancements, such as transformer upgrades, utilities are granted between 60 to 80 days to complete connections.
If successfully implemented, the reforms could bring the national total to 59,430 functioning public chargers — a 30% increase over current capacity. The impact, however, will depend on the ability of Spain’s power network to absorb the increased load without triggering new system-level issues.
The delay in grid integration has been a long-standing issue for Spain’s EV infrastructure, but officials hope these reforms will streamline deployment and align network development with the country’s electrification targets.
Source: forococheselectricos.com