We have been explaining for a long time: the current energy model is devastating for the climate, for pollution in cities, and for our energy dependence on external sources. Even so, it is difficult for society as a whole to fully believe it. And with the war in Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the new energy crisis, we are reaping the fruits of our stubbornness: price volatility and concern about supply. What more needs to happen?

Almost one in four cars sold in Catalonia in the first quarter of this year are plugged in, according to data published this Wednesday by the automotive sector employers' associations Anfac, Fecavem and Ganvam. Thus, in Catalonia, 34,340 cars and SUVs were sold from January to March, of which 23.8% can be connected to the electrical grid: that is, they are plug-in hybrids or pure electrics.

The BMW 3 Series has historically been the backbone of the Munich-based brand. However, the passage of time and electrification have led BMW to take the step of establishing a parallel commercial offering to its flagship vehicle in a 100% electric version, called the i3.

French automaker Renault announced on Thursday that it expects a loss of €10.931 billion in 2025, compared to a profit of €752 million the previous year. The company attributed this negative result to the financial treatment of its stake in Nissan. Revenue last year reached €57.922 billion, a 3% increase, driven by complementary automotive brands, all of which grew thanks to the international development plan and the electrification of the product range, the company stated in a press release. It also added that, without the impact of the Nissan stake, profit would have reached €715 million. Renault Group CEO François Provost affirmed that he will work to maintain the competitiveness of the company's plants in Spain, especially "in terms of labor costs," by boosting the production of electric models at these factories. "Europe is moving towards electric mobility. And these cars, as a reference point, will be built in Spain, specifically in Palencia," Renault stated this Thursday during a press conference following the announcement of the group's financial results for 2025. Renault highlighted the resilience of its results in the current economic climate and indicated that it will unveil its industrial strategy for the coming years on March 10. Even so, it has already announced several new model launches this year, primarily focused on the electric and hybrid segments. For this year, Renault has set a target of achieving a group operating margin of 5.5% of revenue, in addition to freeing up approximately €1 billion in cash. Thanks to its international development, especially in the electric vehicle segment, Renault aims for revenue growth in 2026, when cost reduction will remain a priority. 2.3 million cars sold

In 2025, the group's accounts reflect an operating margin for the automotive sector of €3.632 billion, €631 million less than the previous year. This decrease is explained by a negative impact from exchange rates, primarily linked to the value of the Argentine peso. Last year, Renault sold 2.3 million vehicles worldwide, a 3.2% increase in a sector that grew by 1.6%, with growth across its three brands: Renault, Dacia, and Alpine. Sales outside Europe grew particularly strongly, by 11.7%, thanks to strong performance in Latin America (+11.3%), South Korea (+55.9%), and Morocco (+44.8%). The company also highlighted the increase in electric vehicle sales in Europe, with a 77.3% growth, representing 14% of the brand's total sales. Hybrids accounted for 30% of sales, after growing by 35.2%.

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The Council of Ministers approved a royal decree-law on Tuesday extending, until the end of 2026, tax incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and for energy efficiency improvements, as well as the deduction of up to 15% in personal income tax for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Regarding the aid program, the Auto+ Plan is also included, with a budget of 400 million euros for the purchase of electric vehicles. This Auto+ Plan provides subsidies of up to 4,500 euros for the purchase of an electric car. These subsidies will be retroactive for purchases made from January 1st onwards and are aimed at boosting the sale of electrified vehicles, whether pure electric or plug-in hybrid – that is, with a zero-emissions label from the DGT (Spanish Directorate General of Traffic). The subsidies prioritize electric cars manufactured in the European Union and priced under 35,000 euros.

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Chinese manufacturer BYD sold 2.26 million electric cars during 2025, far surpassing the 1.66 million electric cars that Tesla sold during the last twelve months across five continents.

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Catalonia closed 2025 with 136,142 registered cars, an 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. According to data from the automotive industry associations Anfac, Faconauto, and Ganvam, the Catalan market accounted for 11.9% of the national total, consolidating its position as the second-largest sales region after Madrid (42.9%). Electrified cars dominated, representing 65% of the total: non-plug-in hybrids were the most popular, although plug-in hybrids saw the greatest sales growth. While sales of traditional combustion engine cars continued to decline, electrified models are gaining ground. Thus, 34,827 gasoline cars were sold in Catalonia during 2025, a 19.7% decrease compared to the previous year. The drop was even greater for diesel cars. Only 4,571 units were sold, almost 36% fewer than the previous year. In contrast, alternative fuel vehicles gained ground. 96,744 units were sold, 35.6% more than the previous year. Non-plug-in hybrids maintained a significant presence in the Catalan market, with 58,675 registrations accumulated during the year, 18.3% more than in 2024 and close to 12% of the national total. As for gas-powered vehicles, Catalonia registered 7,442 units in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 72.3%, with a 12.7% share of the national market. As for plug-in hybrids, 15,078 units were sold, more than double the previous year's figure (100.53%), while pure electric vehicles totaled 15,549 units, a 56.8% increase. Overall, the Catalan market's performance was slightly lower than that of Spain as a whole, which reached 1,148,650 passenger cars sold in 2025, representing a 12.9% year-on-year increase. According to national data, electrified passenger cars accounted for 66.8% of the total, with a market share rising from 63% in January to 72.1% in December. Regarding brands and models, companies like Toyota, Renault, and Volkswagen continue to be among the most prevalent in the vehicle fleet, with models such as the Dacia Sandero, Renault Clio, and MG ZS leading sales throughout the year. Seat ranked fifth among best-selling brands, with the Seat Ibiza as its flagship model.

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The transition to and electrification of the vehicle fleet in Europe is progressing more slowly than anticipated by major manufacturers and European institutions. After a fantastic 2020 that spurred major manufacturers to accelerate the electrification of their products, electric car sales cooled during 2021 and 2022 due to a misguided strategy: the leading manufacturers focused their marketing efforts too heavily on electric cars for Europeans, who demanded simple, affordable urban vehicles.

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The Catalan government, through the Catalan Energy Institute (Icaen), has increased the budget by 73.5 million euros – it was initially 62 million. Moves III program of 2025, aimed at promoting the purchase of electric vehicles and the installation of charging points. This Moves III program will end this Wednesday, December 31st.

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Abarth has always been Fiat's high-performance subsidiary, which experienced a golden age from the first decade of the 21st century thanks to the impetus of a young Luca de Meo (who would later lead Seat and Renault) and the 2008 Abarth 500, a model that used the platform of the popular Fiat 500. This included models derived from the original Abarth 500 such as the 500C (the convertible version of the Italian sports car) and the Fantastic Abarth 595 and the special versions Custom, Turismo, or Competizione, among others. Abarth further capitalized on the model's success by creating an extreme version called Abarth 695 with a power of 180 hp, Brembo brakes or various carbon fiber elements.

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Following the earthquake caused by the emissions scandal, or Dieselgate, which engulfed the Volkswagen Group in 2015, just ten years ago, the Lower Saxony-based brand developed an ambitious plan for the complete electrification of its range. It did so by fully embracing—perhaps with the zeal of a convert—the electric car as a beacon of salvation and a guiding light during one of the darkest periods in its history.

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Ford has announced it will cease production of fully electric vehicles after observing the current low demand in the US and European markets and the limited commercial potential of electric vehicles. In fact, the Blue Oval brand has also announced it will discontinue its electric pickup truck. F-150 Lightning, a model that aimed to mark a turning point in the future of mobility in the United States, where pickup trucks pick up They are a symbol of cultural identity in the automotive market.

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In December 1935, Jaguar presented its first car in London, called the SS Jaguar Type 00. 90 years later, the British brand is experiencing one of the most uncertain moments in its history, with a commercial repositioning that generates more doubts than certainties and development and electrification plans that neither the general public nor the specialized press have finished.

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Nearly one in four new cars sold in Catalonia is electrified, according to data released Monday by industry associations. Between January and November, a total of 123,940 passenger cars were registered in Catalonia – 13.6% more than in the same period last year – of which 29,957 were electrified, representing an 81.58% increase compared to the same period last year. Across Spain, 1,045,638 units were sold between January and November, a 14.7% increase, leading the automotive industry association ANFAC to predict that sales will exceed 1.1 million by the end of 2025. Despite the recovery in car sales, the figure is still below that of 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic. The association of brands and manufacturers highlighted the 100% growth in electrified passenger cars (21,315), representing 20.66% of the market in the tenth month of the year. Between January and November, 201,751 electrified cars were sold in Spain, accounting for 19.3% of all new passenger car registrations. In November, car registrations in Catalonia rose 16.8% compared to the same month last year, reaching 12,771 units, according to data from ANFAC (the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers). Catalonia was the second autonomous community with the highest volume of transactions, behind the Community of Madrid, with 37,071 units (+11.8%).

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Fifteen years ago, 71% of cars sold in the Spanish market were powered by diesel engines. During the first half of 2025, the percentage of new cars powered by diesel engines was only 5.2%, while fully electric cars reached a market share of 7.95%, and plug-in hybrids already represent 11.45% of the total, far behind diesel. All experts agree that this trend will only continue to grow thanks to the increasing availability of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles, and their increasingly competitive prices.

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In Europe, electric cars are the future; in China, they are the present. The country is also proud to have become a powerhouse in the sector and celebrates its brands leading the best-seller rankings. BYD, Chery, Geely, and the up-and-coming Xiaomi have become industry leaders. Behind this success lies a national effort and a planned economy, as the government designed a plan in 2000 to develop the electric and hybrid car industry. Clearly, it has worked.

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The electrification strategy of the main European manufacturers has not been the most successful, given the sales volume of electric vehicles, the increased cost of the final product and the scenario of global political instability. A study by Jato Dynamics It points out that between 2019 and 2023, more than 3.3 million cars went unsold in Europe due to a lack of purchasing power, in a context of progressively rising prices for new models that has significantly affected mainstream brands such as Renault, Fiat, Citroën, and Seat, for example.

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The electrification of the European vehicle fleet will only receive a decisive boost if it can democratize access to electric cars with rational products at affordable prices that meet the real needs of the population. Renault knows that the future of electric cars lies in affordable, urban electric models, and they have decided to revive the Twingo, a very popular city car in the 1990s that failed to reinvent itself in recent generations, transforming it into a fully electric model with a design very similar to the original.

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The Nissan Leaf was the first mainstream electric car in history. Introduced in 2010 and marketed from 2011The Leaf quickly became the world's best-selling electric car until the emergence of Tesla and Chinese electric vehicles. In 2017 Nissan introduced a second generation of the Leaf, which despite being better than its predecessor, did not monopolize the market as its predecessor had done.

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With a market share of 97.2%, Norway is an electric car paradiseThe Scandinavian country has become the first to achieve almost full electrification of new vehicle registrations by 2025, having reached an 85% market share of electric vehicles in total sales during 2024, and has achieved the objectives of full electrification of sales. was set in 2017.

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