Mexico EV sales rise as domestic electric vehicle production plummets 57%

Mexico's electric vehicle sales grew in 2026, but domestic production by major automakers fell nearly 57%.

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Domestic production of electric vehicles by Toyota, General Motors, and Ford fell by nearly 57% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. ^[1] From January to July 2026, 112,313 electrified vehicles were sold in Mexico, representing 12.7% of total light vehicle sales which reached 885,353 units. ^[2] Lorena Remírez, director of public affairs for the Electro Movilidad Asociación (EMA), warned that restrictive regulations and a lack of incentives for green car manufacturing are hindering the potential of electric mobility in Mexico. ^[3] Plug-in hybrids recorded the highest growth rate with a 222.4% increase compared to the same period in 2025. ^[4] Current regulations require a minimum distance of 15 meters between electric charging equipment and gasoline dispensers, a standard that is difficult to comply with in densely populated cities like Mexico City. ^[5] The availability of over 112 electric vehicle models and 65 connected hybrids, combined with a 35% to 37% reduction in acquisition costs between 2021 and 2024, has driven favorable consumer response. ^[6] The Mexican electric vehicle market currently represents 3.5% of total auto sales, with Brazil projected to reach 10% of its market this year. ^[7]

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Domestic production of electric vehicles by Toyota, General Motors, and Ford fell by nearly 57% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. ·

publimetro.com.mxMexico

From January to July 2026, 112,313 electrified vehicles were sold in Mexico, representing 12.7% of total light vehicle sales which reached 885,353 units. ·

publimetro.com.mxMexico

Lorena Remírez, director of public affairs for the Electro Movilidad Asociación (EMA), warned that restrictive regulations and a lack of incentives for green car manufacturing are hindering the potential of electric mobility in Mexico. · El Economista

Plug-in hybrids recorded the highest growth rate with a 222.4% increase compared to the same period in 2025. ·

publimetro.com.mxMexico

Current regulations require a minimum distance of 15 meters between electric charging equipment and gasoline dispensers, a standard that is difficult to comply with in densely populated cities like Mexico City. · El Economista

The availability of over 112 electric vehicle models and 65 connected hybrids, combined with a 35% to 37% reduction in acquisition costs between 2021 and 2024, has driven favorable consumer response. · El Economista

The Mexican electric vehicle market currently represents 3.5% of total auto sales, with Brazil projected to reach 10% of its market this year. · El Economista

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