The MOBI.E-connected public charging network surpassed, in September, the milestone of one million charges in a single month, reinforcing the growth trajectory of electric mobility in Portugal. The figure represents a 33% increase compared to September 2025, as disclosed in a press release.
According to the same source, the growth in the use of the infrastructure was also reflected in the energy consumed, which surpassed 24,000 MWh, up 40% from the same period the previous year.
Throughout September, the network was used by more than 250,000 distinct users, counted through the various accesses made by card or app. This indicator rose 91% year-on-year, evidencing the growth of adoption of electric mobility and an increasingly regular use of the public network.
The higher demand has been accompanied by the expansion of charging infrastructure. By the end of September, the MOBI.E-connected network comprised 8,374 charging stations, corresponding to about 16,300 charging points distributed across the national territory.
Meanwhile, there has been increasing availability of solutions that allow faster charging. As of September 30, more than 3,300 stations offered fast or ultra-fast charging, equivalent to about 40.2% of the existing infrastructure. The bolstering of this type of equipment helps reduce charging times and increase convenience for electric vehicle users.
The growth of the network and its use also translates into a significant environmental impact. Only during September, the charging sessions carried out allowed avoiding more than 19,000 tonnes of COâ‚‚ emissions.
This reduction in emissions corresponds, approximately, to the annual carbon sequestration capacity of 323,000 urban trees that are 10 years old. The figure is also equivalent to the annual emissions of about 4,003 residents or to the consumption of more than 7.3 million liters of diesel.
Considering the first nine months of the year, the impact is even more pronounced. Between January and September, the use of the network allowed avoiding more than 160,000 tonnes of COâ‚‚. To absorb an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide, more than 2.6 million 10-year-old urban trees would be required.
