{"id":64751,"date":"2026-04-30T05:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=64751"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:19:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T15:19:02","slug":"mexico-accelerates-transition-to-electric-mobility-with-record-numbers-and-a-strong-commitment-to-zero-emission-public-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/mexico-accelerates-transition-to-electric-mobility-with-record-numbers-and-a-strong-commitment-to-zero-emission-public-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico Accelerates Transition to Electric Mobility with Record Numbers and a Strong Commitment to Zero-emission Public Transport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The market for electrified vehicles in Mexico <\/strong>started the year with serious momentum, cementing the country as a leader in clean tech adoption across Latin America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the latest report<\/a><\/strong> from the Electro Mobility Association <\/strong>(EMA), 25,003 electric vehicles were sold<\/strong> during the first quarter of 2026. That’s a 21.6% increase<\/strong> compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This strong performance adds to a record-breaking total of over 235,000 EVs now on the road<\/strong> in Mexico, showing that Mexican consumers are increasingly on board with sustainable driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may also be interested in<\/strong>: “Latam Mobility Colombia 2026”: the key boost for electric mobility in the country and the region<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The rise of electric mobility is fueled by a growing and more accessible lineup of vehicles. Right now, automakers that report to EMA<\/strong> offer more than 110 fully electric models<\/strong> and 60 plug-in hybrid and extended-range options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A big part of this growth comes from Chinese manufacturers<\/strong>, who keep gaining ground in Mexico. Models like the BYD Dolphin Mini<\/strong> and the BYD Yuan Pro<\/strong> are among the top sellers in the entry-level segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the same time, Mexico’s EV charging network has gotten a major upgrade. The public charging network grew 24.6% year over year<\/strong>, reaching 4,378 connectors<\/strong> nationwide. The private network now has over 55,000 connectors<\/strong>\u2014a 25.7% jump<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fast-charging points<\/strong> have been one of the biggest stories this period, with about a 25% increase<\/strong> in fast chargers. That means shorter wait times and better service overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the fastest-changing areas in electric mobility is public transit<\/strong>. Major Mexican cities are rolling out ambitious plans to electrify their bus and trolley fleets, cut pollution, and improve air quality for millions of daily riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Mexico City<\/strong>, the Electric Transport Service (STE)<\/strong> recently added<\/a><\/strong> 13 new trolleybuses<\/strong> as part of a larger modernization push ahead of the 2026 Soccer World Cup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These new trolleybuses will run on Trolleybus Line 14<\/strong>, connecting the Universidad<\/strong> stop with the Huipulco Intermodal Transfer Center (CETRAM)<\/strong> . They may also be used on the new Line 0<\/strong> along the Inner Circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “These new units represent progress in our commitment to provide a more efficient, safe, and sustainable service for all users,”<\/strong> the agency said, adding that the goal is to move the capital “with clean energy and quality.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Also, the Mexico City government approved 12 electric buses from the brand Yutong<\/strong> for a new Centrob\u00fas<\/strong> route. The investment: 111 million pesos<\/strong>. These buses are 9.5 meters long<\/strong>, can go up to 300 kilometers (about 14 hours of service) on a single charge<\/strong>, and fully recharge in about 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They come with modern features like cameras instead of rearview mirrors<\/strong>, wheelchair ramps<\/strong>, and phone chargers<\/strong>. They’ll run on two routes through the Historic Center<\/strong>, connecting to the Metro, Trolleybus, and Metrob\u00fas. Fare: five pesos<\/strong> starting May 8<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other states aren’t waiting around. With federal help, they’re moving fast on electric public transit. Mexico’s president<\/strong> announced<\/a><\/strong> a 2 billion peso investment<\/strong> months ago for the three cities hosting the 2026 World Cup<\/strong>: Mexico City<\/strong>, Jalisco<\/strong>, and Nuevo Le\u00f3n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Jalisco<\/strong>, that money will go to Line 5<\/strong>. In Nuevo Le\u00f3n<\/strong>, it’s for Lines 4 and 6<\/strong>. Plus, the city of Puerto Vallarta<\/strong> will launch a new electric bus system in May<\/strong> with high-capacity buses for up to 130 passengers<\/strong>, featuring air conditioning<\/strong> and universal accessibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the policy side, the Mexican government is backing this shift through the so-called “Plan M\u00e9xico”<\/strong> \u2014a broad strategy to promote electric mobility, attract foreign investment, and boost tech innovation in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also still in effect: a decree allowing an immediate tax deduction of up to 86%<\/strong> on the value of electric, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles. That’s a huge incentive for both companies and individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And big manufacturers like General Motors<\/strong>, Ford<\/strong>, and Tesla<\/strong> have announced multi-billion-dollar investments and expanded EV production lines in Mexico, making the country a true manufacturing hub for electric mobility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another big contributor to EV adoption: ride-hailing apps<\/strong>. In the first quarter of 2026, 2,218 loans<\/a><\/strong> were given specifically to buy electric vehicles for ride-hailing services. That brings the historic total to nearly 20,000 financed EVs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those EVs completed more than 5.8 million trips with zero local emissions<\/strong>\u2014that’s the equivalent of 62.8 million kilometers<\/strong> driven. The impact on urban air quality and carbon footprint is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Given this steady growth, Eugenio Grandio<\/strong>, president of the Electro Mobility Association (EMA)<\/strong>, said<\/a><\/strong> that despite the volatility and uncertainty from geopolitical and trade conflicts, more and more Mexicans are choosing new tech vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “There are challenges, volatility, and uncertainty caused by geopolitical and trade conflicts, but there is an incontrovertible reality: more and more Mexicans are joining the adoption of new technology vehicles,”<\/strong> Grandio said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The more brands that join this report, the more realistic the market picture will become. With more brands and models available to consumers, we gain as a market in access to better technology and greater emission reductions,”<\/strong> he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead, companies like VEMO<\/strong> \u2014the Mexican cleantech pioneer in clean mobility\u2014are planning major investments. VEMO<\/strong> aims to deploy nearly 23,000 connectors<\/strong> across its public and private charging network and invest more than $1.5 billion dollars<\/strong> over the next five years to speed up infrastructure and expand in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the middle of all this growth and change, Latam Mobility<\/strong> \u2014the most important sustainable mobility network in Latin America<\/strong>\u2014is running its 2026 Tour<\/strong> through some of the continent’s most dynamic cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After successful stops in Monterrey<\/strong> and S\u00e3o Paulo<\/strong> , they’re getting ready for Medell\u00edn, Colombia<\/a> (June 10\u201311)<\/strong> and Santiago de Chile<\/a> (August 25)<\/strong> . Then comes the grand finale in Mexico City<\/strong> , which will be the must-attend event for every key player in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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