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Mobi.E Network Breaks Record with Over 1.1 Million Charges in August

Jornal Económico15 September 2026 at 00:00

The Mobi.E network achieved a new monthly record in August, exceeding 1.1 million electric vehicle charges, representing 29% growth compared to the same period in 2025. The number of distinct users who used the network exceeded 286,900, an 86% year-over-year increase.

Energy consumption also reached an all-time high, surpassing 27,000 megawatt-hours, 35% more than in August 2025. At the end of August, the public network had 8,324 stations and 15,858 charging points distributed across the country.

Of the existing stations, 3,310 offered fast or ultra-fast charging, corresponding to approximately 39.8% of the total Mobi.E network infrastructure.

The charges made in August made it possible to avoid emitting more than 22,000 tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to the annual carbon sequestration capacity of approximately 365,000 ten-year-old urban trees. In the cumulative period from January to August, more than 140,000 tons of CO₂ were avoided.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal directly benefit from this growth, as it indicates an increasingly robust charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the country. The 86% increase in distinct users and the expansion of the network with more fast stations mean greater convenience for those who already own or are considering buying an electric vehicle. The positive environmental impact of 22,000 tons of CO₂ avoided in August also demonstrates tangible contribution to national climate goals.

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