Public charging in Portugal crossed a new usage milestone. MOBI.E, the managing entity of Portugal’s public charging network, reported on October 13, 2026 that the network recorded more than one million charging sessions in September, 33% more than in September 2025. Energy delivered exceeded 24,000 MWh, up 40%.
Key Takeaways
- MOBI.E recorded over 1 million charging sessions in September 2026.
- Energy delivered rose 40% to more than 24,000 MWh.
- Distinct users rose 91% to over 250,000.
- About 40% of stations offer fast or ultra-fast charging.
Key Figures
- Sessions: more than 1 million in September 2026 (+33%).
- Energy: over 24,000 MWh (+40%).
- Distinct users: more than 250,000 (+91%).
- Network size: 8,374 charging stations with about 16,300 charging points.
- Fast charging: over 3,300 stations, about 40.2% of the network, offer fast or ultra-fast charging.
- CO2 avoided: more than 19,000 tonnes in the month.
Why It Matters
Distinct users grew almost three times faster than sessions, which suggests many new drivers are joining the network rather than existing users simply charging more often. Energy growing faster than sessions also points to longer or higher-power charging.
What It Means
Rising utilization is the best signal for site owners: busier chargers recover their costs faster. Destination sites with long stays can serve many of these new users with AC points, while high-traffic locations justify DC. Distributors in Portugal can look at our distributor program.
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