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Mexico’s Taruk Electric Bus Faces Demand That Outpaces Domestic Production Capacity

Los Angeles officials signaled plans for 10,000–20,000 units, a demand outstripping Taruk’s annual 2,000-bus output.

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Overview

  • City of Los Angeles authorities have expressed interest in acquiring between 10,000 and 20,000 Taruk electric buses over the next two years.
  • Megaflux’s current manufacturing capacity stands at roughly 2,000 units per year with expansion plans targeting 6,000, creating a significant scaling gap.
  • The state of Puebla committed to operating 20 Taruk buses in under-served tourist corridors and Ensenada is scheduled to receive the first 80 units.
  • Developed through a consortium of Mexican companies and academic institutions, Taruk features the country’s first domestically designed motor and 70–75% national components.
  • Critical inputs such as lithium battery cells and power electronics remain imported, limiting full localization and slowing rapid scale-up.