Source: Acciona

The LEVA-EU member’s latest infrastructure implementation marks a milestone in making electric mobility more accessible in the Spanish capital, with the inclusion of a station for exchanging removable batteries in trolley format for its vehicles, which include microcars and electric motorcycles operating under the brand name Silence.

A new municipal electric vehicle charging station powered entirely by certified renewable energy has been inaugurated in the Madrid district of Vicálvaro. The project, developed under a municipal concession by ACCIONA Energía in collaboration with the Madrid City Council, was formally presented at an event attended by Borja Carabante, the City Council’s delegate for Urban Planning, Environment and Mobility.

The facility offers 32 charging points available to the public 24 hours a day, year-round. It is designed to accommodate a wide range of vehicle types including electric motorcycles. It also offers a dedicated battery-exchange station for Acciona’s Silence electric vehicles equipped with swappable batteries, from electric motorcycles to four-wheeled vehicles, categorised as L6 (45 km/h) or as L7 (micro-car) vehicles.

With 3,000 kW of installed capacity, the hub operates exclusively on renewable energy. ACCIONA Energía has also installed solar canopies totaling 150.42 kWp, capable of generating nearly 200,000 kWh annually and avoiding more than 54 metric tons of CO₂ emissions each year. The photovoltaic system contributes directly to vehicle charging and ensures the energy self-sufficiency of the on-site service building, which includes a rest area with vending machines and restrooms for users.

The complex features a modular architectural design that incorporates a pergola made from recyclable wood for shade and weather protection, as well as urban furniture produced through 3D printing.

A future expansion of the station is planned for 2028. The upgrade will add 24 additional charging points, bringing the total to 56 and positioning Vicálvaro as one of Madrid’s largest and most adaptable public electric vehicle charging hubs. The initiative supports the city’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan and the Madrid 360 environmental strategy.