After we reported this morning on strong February results in Norway and France, data now shows Spain delivering an equally impressive performance. The latest registration figures add another major market to Tesla’s growing list of early 2026 success stories and is another sign that Tesla’s European slowdown may be reversing.
According to registration figures from Spanish industry group ANFAC, Tesla recorded 1,595 new vehicle registrations in February, marking a 73.7% increase compared to the same month in 2025.
The growth significantly outpaced Spain’s broader electrified vehicle segment — which includes both fully electric vehicles and hybrids — where sales rose 55.6% year-to-date.
Over the first two months of 2026, Tesla’s cumulative sales in Spain climbed 72.9% compared to the same period last year, pointing to sustained demand rather than a one-month spike.
While Tesla faced a 27% drop in overall European sales last year amid rising competition and pricing pressure, early 2026 data suggests the narrative may be shifting. Norway delivered a 75% surge in February, France posted a 55% increase, and now Spain is showing similar strength.
Late last year, Spain introduced a national framework for autonomous vehicle testing under the ES-AV (Automated Vehicle Testing Authorization Framework). Under the program, Tesla received authorization FVA-03/2025, allowing 19 vehicles to operate nationwide on public roads through November 2027.
Spain has already progressed to Phase 3 — the program’s pre-deployment stage — where more than 10 vehicles can operate simultaneously, an onboard safety driver is optional, and remote supervision is permitted.
