The Mexican government has decided to get into the EV business, with a budget EV designed and built in Mexico with mostly Mexican parts.
The idea is to replace motorcycles, over time, with something affordable, weatherproof and safer.
The headline specs on the Olinia Uno, per the official Olinia site:
- Seats: 6, each with a seatbelt, can accommodate a wheelchair
- Top speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Range: 100+ km (62+ miles), urban mixed use
- Battery: 14.7 kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
- Motor: 13 kW, IP67-rated sealing
- Charging: any household outlet, about 4 hours at 220V or 8 hours at 110V, NACS connector
- Equipment: 7-inch center screen, reverse camera, LED headlights, front disc brakes, Bluetooth 5.0
- Production: from summer 2027, in Puebla, MX
The price? Starting at 150,000 pesos or around $8,500 USD. Don’t be surprised if launch price is higher, of course.