A Fully Mexican Electric Car? Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal

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Mexico to make its own EV. Although the country has seen significant growth in the assembly of electric and hybrid vehicles, Mexico has yet to manufacture and export a domestically designed electric vehicle model.

Mexico to make its own EV

Mexico has prototypes for a domestically manufactured compact electric vehicle that could eventually rival those made in countries such as India, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Oct. 11.
https://www.ttnews.com/articles/mexico-local-ev

The Sheinbaum administration on Monday shared new details about Mexico’s first domestically produced electric vehicle — Olinia — and announced its projected debut at the 2026 World Cup opening match in Mexico City.

Mexico’s electric vehicle Olinia to debut at 2026 World Cup

According to the president, this project aims to provide a safe, efficient, and sustainable urban mobility option accessible to millions of Mexicans. “This small car must be safe, electric, capable of being plugged into any socket, and most of its components should be Mexican. Gradually, we will build this production chain,” highlighted the head of state.
https://www.merca20.com/mexico-will-produce-low-cost-electric-cars-their-price-starts-at-4500/

Mexico has swiftly risen as a key player in the global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing landscape. This shift toward sustainable transportation aligns with the international push to lower carbon emissions and boost renewable energy. Mexico’s strategic location, developed automotive industry, skilled workforce, abundant resources such as lithium – critical for EV batteries—have attracted significant investments from global automakers.
https://www.prodensa.com/insights/blog/ev-automotive-oem-assembly-in-mexico-report

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