Saturday, August 08, 2026

EV: Mexico's $8,500 Electric Car

how many Chinese parts are in it?
Or could just import from China directly....

How Olinia Turns Mexico’s EV Ambition Into Reality - IEEE Spectrum
Why Mexico Built an $8,500 Electric Car
The Olinia 1 is designed to fit the needs of the country’s drivers


The EV market in Mexico has exploded in the last three years, with the vast majority of cars sold there being manufactured in China—90 percent in 2025. However, Mexico is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of cars and car parts, and policymakers want to capture a piece of the action.