Madrid, Spain – Tesla's new car sales in Spain experienced a notable increase of 27% in July 2025, reaching 702 vehicles, according to data released by industry group ANFAC. This surge, primarily driven by the popularity of the Model Y, contributes to a broader "EV fever" sweeping across the country, as highlighted by a recent social media post. The tweet by Mario Nawfal stated, "> Model Y is leading a Tesla takeover on Spanish traffic! Spain’s heating up - and it’s not just the weather."
This growth for Tesla comes as the overall market for electrified cars in Spain, encompassing both battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, saw a dramatic 155% rise in July. While Tesla's performance in Spain indicates a positive trend, its year-to-date sales through July 2025 show a more modest 1.1% increase compared to the previous year. The tweet further emphasized, "> The Model Y is the new fiesta. Gas is out - EV fever’s catching across the country."
Despite Tesla's July boost in Spain, the company has faced challenges in other key European markets, with registrations of new Tesla cars falling in several regions during the same month. This broader decline has been attributed to factors such as increased competition and regulatory hurdles. Notably, Chinese competitor BYD sold 2,158 cars in Spain in July, nearly eight times its sales from July 2024, underscoring the intensifying competition in the electric vehicle sector.
The robust growth in Spain's electrified vehicle market aligns with the European Union's emission reduction targets, signaling a significant shift in consumer preferences. The expansion of public charging infrastructure, with 37,136 public charging points reported in Spain as of September 2024, further supports this transition. This "Tesla comeback tour," as described in the tweet, is part of a larger trend of electric vehicle adoption gaining momentum across the continent.