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Gran Canaria Leads Canaries in Electric Car Adoption

Gran Canaria at the Forefront of Electric Mobility

The President of the Gran Canaria Island Council, Antonio Morales, has praised the fact that the island currently leads electric car adoption in the Canaries, accounting for 51% of these vehicles in the archipelago. He made the statement this Saturday while inaugurating the ninth edition of the Canary Islands Electric Vehicle Show (Movelec).

Expanding Charging Infrastructure

Morales also highlighted that Gran Canaria has the highest number of charging installations for electric cars, adding that this number will continue to grow. The island aims to have more than 100 public charging points by the end of the year. “Through the Island Council, we are contributing to making a cleaner island possible, one that is less dependent on external sources and fossil fuels, while generating new employment opportunities in an increasingly attractive sector,” he stated.

Showcasing Sustainable Transport at Movelec

The President reiterated this message when opening the ninth Movelec exhibition, installed for the weekend at the Agüimes Fairgrounds on the initiative of the Island Council. He affirmed that the fair “continues to generate opportunities for a sector that is increasingly attractive and in greater demand by the public.”

At the event, companies, professionals, and those interested in electric mobility can discover the future of sustainable transport through around twenty companies offering vehicles and services associated with 100% electric mobility. The exhibition also features talks and round tables on current topics, such as available grants for purchasing electric vehicles, and other activities that enrich the experience, the council explained in a statement.

A Comprehensive Electric Showcase

Cars, motorbikes, scooters, and bicycles—all 100% electric—share the space with workshops and companies specialising in services for this sector. These include renewable energy installers, charging solution providers, associations, and institutions.

Furthermore, Movelec offers practical lessons to the public. This was the case for those who participated in an efficient driving workshop led by electric vehicle and efficient driving specialist Samuel Sánchez and the manager of the Canary Islands School of Efficient Driving, Carlos Larrodé. They provided key advice on optimising the use of electric vehicles, the Island Council emphasised.

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