Thanks to public policies, economic incentives and the growth of the electric bicycle sector, the country has managed to position itself as a benchmark in Europe. In 2025, we analyze how Spain compares with other nations and what challenges and opportunities it faces.

1. Green Mobility Infrastructure and Networks

One of the key aspects to promote the use of electric bicycles is to have adequate infrastructure. By 2025, Spain has invested in the expansion of bike lanes in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Valencia and Seville.

• Urban and peri-urban bike lanes: Spanish cities have followed the model of Amsterdam and Copenhagen, increasing the length and connectivity of bike paths.

• Interurban corridors: Long-distance routes have been implemented that connect different locations, allowing for more efficient travel and promoting cycle tourism.

• Low-emission zones (LEZ): By 2025, more than 150 Spanish cities have adopted regulations that restrict the traffic of polluting vehicles, promoting mobility by electric bicycle.

2. Incentives and Aid for Electric Mobility

The Spanish government, together with regional and local administrations, has maintained and improved the incentive programs for the purchase of electric bicycles:

• Direct subsidies: Up to €800 in aid for the purchase of an e-bike for individuals and up to €2,000 for companies and the self-employed.

• Tax discounts: Reductions in personal income tax for those who purchase an electric bicycle as their main means of transport.

• Bike-sharing programs: Expansion of shared electric bicycle services in more than 100 Spanish cities.

These measures have led Spain to exceed one million electric bicycles sold in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the European countries with the greatest growth in the sector.

3. Comparison with other European countries

Although Spain has made significant progress, there are still differences with other European powers in sustainable mobility:

• Leadership of the Netherlands and Denmark: They continue to be the nations with the greatest cycling infrastructure and bicycle culture.

• France and Germany: They have opted for even more aggressive tax incentives and programs to integrate electric bicycles into public transport.

• Italy and Portugal: They have followed a similar strategy to Spain, with significant growth in the adoption of e-bikes.

Despite the competition, Spain has managed to position itself in the Top 5 countries with the highest adoption of electric bicycles in Europe.

4. Challenges and Opportunities for the Future

Although progress has been notable, there are still challenges to overcome:

• Greater connectivity in medium and small cities: The infrastructure is still more developed in large cities, leaving other towns behind.

• Road safety education and coexistence with other vehicles: Safety remains a key issue, with the need for awareness campaigns and clearer regulations for coexistence between cars, pedestrians and electric bicycles.

• Investment in sustainable batteries: The production and recycling of lithium batteries remains a point of environmental debate.

Conclusion

Spain has made great strides in sustainable mobility and the use of electric bicycles, positioning itself as a benchmark in Europe. However, there are still aspects to improve in order to catch up with the leaders in the sector.