The electric car in Spain, a clean and sustainable mobility alternative

The acquisition of electric cars has become a rising global trend. Sales of electric cars in Spain have increased by 66% in the first seven months of 2023 compared to the same period of the previous year.

In the country, the registration of electric cars has seen a meteoric rise. While in 2018 there were 9,562 electrified cars, the figure increased to 79,185 in 2022. Thus, the country has a considerable fleet of electric cars: more than 300,000, including plug-in electric cars and pure vehicles.

The advantages of using an electric vehicle

Below we highlight several advantages of electric vehicles to consider when opting for electric mobility:

Tax incentives. Electric vehicles have several tax advantages over combustion cars. Thus, you will save 75% on road tax and you will not pay registration tax. 

Fewer mechanical breakdowns. Because they do not have an internal combustion engine or a gearbox with a clutch, electric vehicles have a failure rate of close to 0% and a minimum service life of 12 years. This is because they have few moving components subject to wear and tear. 

Easy maintenance. Maintenance costs are very low, as no oil, filter and coolant changes are required for the operation of the electric motor.

Environmentally friendly. Electric cars, unlike petrol or diesel cars, do not emit polluting gases, making them the cleanest option for sustainable mobility. 

Quiet. The absence of moving parts, no explosions in the combustion process and no exhaust systems make electric vehicles particularly quiet.

Ideal for the city. In addition to the increase in public charging infrastructure, in some cities electric vehicles can drive in BUS and VAO lanes even with only one occupant. This allows them not only to access areas restricted to private vehicles, but also to find exclusive regulated parking areas.