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Miguel Paiva

Inside Mexico's Olinia EV: The 49-Cent Bet That Could Reshape Last-Mile Delivery by Next Year

A studio shot of Mexico's state-backed Olinia electric minicar, designed for affordable urban mobility and efficient last-mile delivery. (Credit: Photo: Olinia Official Website / olinia.auto)

The Briefing

  • Puebla confirmed as the hub for LFP battery production; 175 million pesos in federal funding allocated for plant construction in 2026.
  • Olinia Uno: 14.7 kWh LFP battery, 125+ km per charge, 50 km/h top speed, entry price of 150,000 pesos (approximately $7,900 USD at current exchange rates).
  • Olinia Carga: 650 kg payload, 120+ km range, designed for small-business logistics and last-mile delivery at the same price point, with 8,000 of the planned 10,000 first-year units already pre-committed.
  • Industrial partner registration opens October 2026; formal bids due November; selection closes December 2026.
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