The electric vehicle is the best positioned option for the mass replacement of traditional cars in the market in the medium and long term. This will require developing an important infrastructure for the electric recharging of vehicles.

The interests of agents from the automotive and the energy sectors are merged in the electric vehicle, both of which have a strong presence in the Basque Country. The aim of the Basque Energy Cluster in this field is to position companies operating in the electricity sector value chain to make the most of the electric car as a new emerging market and as a source of business opportunities and new business models.

Furthermore, the Basque Country wishes to lead knowledge generation in the adaptation of the infrastructure and its interaction with the vehicle. Technology centres play an important role in the development of the electric vehicle and its recharging infrastructure, reinforcing business initiatives through research in energy management, power electronics and storage systems.