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Mexico Sets 2027 Launch for Olinia, Its Home-Designed Electric Minivehicle

Officials present the effort as a domestic clean‑tech program aimed at short urban trips, reducing reliance on foreign makers.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed public sales will begin in the first quarter of 2027, revising earlier expectations of a 2026 rollout.
  • Developed under SECIHTI by researchers and students from institutions including IPN and TecNM, Olinia is presented as Mexico’s first fully designed-and-assembled electric car.
  • Plans call for a passenger model and a last‑mile delivery version, with charging from conventional household outlets.
  • Project leaders estimate prices between 90,000 and 150,000 pesos, depending on model and intended use.
  • Specialists question whether those prices can compete with Chinese electric scooters and motorcycles often sold for about 25,000 to 30,000 pesos.