Story no.135InternationalOngoing·Sales and market +1·Notable·ES Espagne·30 Oct → 5 Nov·18 facts · 36 art.

In October 2026, the Spanish automotive market recorded its best October in 17 years, with a 1.8% increase in passenger car registrations and a 31.5% share for electric and plug-in hybrid models; sales of electrified vehicles rose by 41.3%, while pure electric car sales surged by 81%. BYD climbed to fifth place among brands, with the Atto 2 ranking third in sales, while the Dacia Sandero remained the top seller. However, this momentum is threatened by the exhaustion of public subsidies for electric vehicle purchases, which has concerned dealerships and prompted the industry to call for an extension and guarantees for 2027, while Mazda is preparing a private subsidy of €4,500. The sub-events available cover Spain only, showing marked regional disparities (strong growth in Catalonia and Castilla y León, more moderate progress in the Basque Country), while the story was also picked up by Chinese, British, and American press.