Spain now has more than 42,000 publicly accessible charging stations, with an installed rated power that is 2.66 times the minimum required by European regulations for the current fleet of electric vehicles. But the public network is not sufficient to support a corporate fleet. And regulations no longer leave the decision to install private infrastructure up to individual companies: in many cases, Installing charging stations is a legal requirement, not a strategic option.
For technical-industrial companies, electric mobility is not just a sustainability challenge. It is a challenge involving infrastructure, electrical regulations, and technical training for the teams that will design, install, and maintain that infrastructure.
What is electric mobility, and why is it becoming a priority for technical and industrial companies?
Electric mobility for businesses encompasses the electrification of vehicle fleets, the installation of charging infrastructure on company premises, and the adaptation of a building’s or facility’s electrical systems to support this new load. For an industrial company, this involves reviewing the electrical service connection, evaluating the capacity of the main distribution panel, and designing the installation in accordance with the Low-Voltage Electrotechnical Regulations (REBT) and its supplementary technical instruction ITC-BT-52, and to process the corresponding permits and licenses.
The pressure is coming from three fronts at once. The regulation: The law requires the installation of charging stations in certain parking lots, and this requirement will continue to increase. The commercial: Customers, partners, and investors are incorporating sustainable mobility as an ESG evaluation criterion. The inmate: Employees with electric vehicles are already calling for charging infrastructure at the company's facilities.
What kind of infrastructure does a company need to have charging stations?
Installing charging stations at a business isn’t simply a matter of plugging a charger into the power grid. It requires an approved electrical plan, an assessment of the existing service capacity, and, in many cases, an increase in contracted power. The general rule established by regulations is one charging station for every 40 parking spaces, while for public administration facilities, the requirement increases to one station for every 20 spaces.
Electrical and Regulatory Requirements for a Charging Station
The fundamental technical reference is the REBT ITC-BT-52, which establishes the installation requirements for electric vehicle charging systems: cable sizing, protective devices, grounding, load management, and remote management systems. Order ITU/1475/2024, in effect since January 2025, establishes the technical requirements that charging stations must meet, including the need for certified meters and user interfaces that display prices and charging details.
Grants and Subsidies for Installing Charging Infrastructure
The government has allocated more than 3 billion euros since 2019 through the MOVES program grant ecosystem, which is focused on efficient mobility, and has just launched a new MOVES program alongside the Auto+ Plan, initially allocated 400 million to promote the purchase of electric vehicles. Companies can access this funding to co-finance the installation of charging infrastructure, provided they meet the technical and administrative requirements of the corresponding program.
What technical roles does a company need to manage this transition?
The electrification of corporate mobility cannot be managed without up-to-date technical expertise. There are three key roles: the electrical systems technician, that you must be familiar with ITC-BT-52 and the specific requirements for the charging station installation; the maintenance manager, who must be able to diagnose malfunctions, manage the remote management system, and coordinate with the energy provider; and the fleet or facilities manager, who needs to understand the applicable regulations, handle permits, and coordinate with the authorized installer.
In many cases, these positions already exist within the company, but they lack specific training in electric mobility required by the new regulatory and technical framework. The upgrade is not optional: an error in the system sizing or in the protective measures can affect the building’s overall electrical operation and result in legal liability.
Electric Mobility and Corporate Sustainability: What It Brings to the ESG Framework
The installation of charging infrastructure and the electrification of the fleet directly contribute to the sustainability metrics that ESG reporting frameworks—such as the GRI standard or the CSRD requirements—require companies to report. Reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, improvement of the fleet's carbon footprint metric, and alignment with decarbonization goals These are the three most direct and measurable contributions. For companies that work with large clients or participate in public bids, these indicators have an increasingly significant impact on the awarding of contracts.
How to Train Your Technical Team on the Installation and Maintenance of Charging Infrastructure
Training is the link that turns regulations into actual operational capability. A technical team that is familiar with ITC-BT-52, knows how to size a charging installation, understands smart charging management systems, and is up to date on available subsidies can lead the company's transition to electric vehicles from within, without relying entirely on external installers for every technical decision.
