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Mexico Sets Olinia EV Price Band, Targets Mid-2026 Pilot as Puebla Buildout Advances

Cheaper imported microcars now on sale present immediate alternatives for urban trips.

Overview

  • Federal officials confirmed an official Olinia price range of 90,000 to 150,000 pesos with a design reveal slated for September 2025.
  • Puebla authorities said the first Olinia flotilla is planned for May 2026, aligning with the government’s mid‑2026 timeline for initial units.
  • The Centro Nacional de Diseño Automotriz is operating at the Instituto Tecnológico de Puebla, and an industrial facility for early runs is under construction.
  • More than 100 researchers from IPN, TecNM, UNAM and public centers are contributing to designs and components, with charging planned from standard household outlets.
  • Waldo’s is already selling low‑speed Kiwo E5 and E10 electric microcars online for 79,999 to 99,999 pesos with delivery included and usage limited to local, slower routes.