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Mexico Sets June 7 Unveiling for Olinia, a Homegrown Urban EV Prototype

The event signals a pivot from R&D to market steps.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Wednesday that Olinia’s final prototype will be unveiled on June 7 in a public event where visitors can see the vehicle up close and get inside.
  • She said the federal government will seek a private company to install assembly lines for production, and the original research team will remain involved to keep improving the platform.
  • Project leaders plan to open a presale after the unveiling and target the start of serial production in 2027, focusing first on a single model built for short city trips and last‑mile deliveries.
  • Coordinator Roberto Capuano has guided the expected price to about 150,000 pesos, a figure that would undercut most EVs in Mexico, though some outlets still cite an earlier 90,000–150,000‑peso range.
  • Full commercial use hinges on regulators creating a new “mini‑vehicle” category so the car can be registered and insured, and the public effort is being led by SECIHTI with engineering by IPN and TecNM.