In recent years there has been a noticeable increase in the number of cars running on LPG in Spain. This is mainly due to the low price of this fuel and its lower emissions compared to petrol and diesel. Although electric cars are still more popular, sales of LPG cars will almost double in 2023 compared to the previous year.
In Spain there are currently approx 97.594 auto’s the up LPG to ride. This number only includes cars that are directly registered as LPG and not cars that have been modified to run on this fuel. According to the Spanish Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Trucks (Anfac), this number is expected to increase by the end of 2023 rise to 100,000. This increase is mainly due to the popularity of LPG as a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to petrol and diesel.
One of the main reasons why LPG-auto’s have become so popular in Spain is because of the low price of this fuel LPG is currently about 50% cheaper than petrol and diesel. This is because LPG is not subject to duties and taxes like other fuels. Moreover, cars use it up LPG run on less fuel than petrol or diesel cars, resulting in lower costs for the owner.
Besides the low price it has LPG also lower emissions compared to petrol and diesel. According to Anfac punches LPG-auto’s They emit 15% less CO₂ and produce no particulate matter. This makes LPG an attractive option for people concerned about the environment and wanting to reduce their carbon footprint.
Another factor contributing to the growth of LPG-auto’s in Spain the increasing number of conversions from petrol and diesel cars to LPG. This means that existing cars are adapted to LPG to be able to drive. According to Anfac, there are currently approx 400.000 auto’s in Spain that have been adapted for LPG usage. This number is expected to continue to rise as more people experience the benefits of it LPG to discover.
Selling new ones LPG-auto’s has also increased in Spain. According to Anfac, there will be a total of 2023 between January and October 2023 22.305 LPG-auto’s sold, an increase of 75% compared to the same period in 2022. Although this is a significant increase, the number LPG-auto’s that is still sold behind other fuels.
Number of LPG cars lower than electric cars
Although the sale of LPG-auto’s has increased in Spain, the number still lags behind electric cars. In 2023, a total of 48,481 electric cars sold, which is more than double the number LPG-auto’s. This is mainly due to the growing popularity of electric cars as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fuels.
Petrol and diesel remain more popular
Despite the increasing sales of LPG-auto’s, petrol and diesel cars still remain the most popular choice in Spain. In 2023, a total of 329,885 petrol cars in 101,409 diesel cars sold. This can be explained by the fact that many people are still reluctant to switch to alternative fuels and prefer the known options.
2023-12-10 15:21:41
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