Sheinbaum Announces Olinia Moves Into Production

Overview

• The president said the federal Olinia mini electric vehicle has left design and is now in a production phase, and that both state governments and many citizens have expressed strong interest in buying it.
• Federal officials plan a contest to choose private companies to partner on manufacturing and distribution so the program relies on mixed public and private investment rather than being built only by the state.
• The government is preparing changes to technical and safety norms for Olinia and other small electric vehicles to clear regulatory obstacles to production and sale.
• Officials have not named private partners or given firm details on production volumes, pricing, delivery schedules, or contract terms for the planned public‑private partnerships.
• If implemented, the strategy could speed the arrival of a low‑cost domestic EV for municipal fleets and individual buyers and will test whether existing automakers and dealers can scale a new mini‑EV segment in Mexico.