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Mexico Olinia electric vehicle project investment

Overview

The Mexican Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (Secihti), in coordination with Nacional Financiera (Nafin), has launched a call for private investment to support the Olinia project. The initiative aims to raise 950 million pesos to develop, manufacture, and commercialize a line of electric vehicles designed by Mexican researchers, specifically targeting micro-mobility and last-mile transport for urban and semi-urban environments.

The project includes three models: a passenger vehicle (Olinia 1), a cargo version with 650 kg capacity, and an Olinia Van. The initiative aims to manufacture up to 50,000 electric vehicles annually, targeting segments currently dominated by brands such as Italika, including replacements for mototaxis and short-range cargo vehicles.

To ensure Mexican capital maintains a majority, the investment structure dictates that the federal government will hold a minority stake of at least 33.33% but no more than 50%, while foreign companies' combined stake cannot exceed 33%. Private investment is expected to range between 500 and 745 million pesos, with a minimum investment requirement of 200 million pesos per participant or consortium. The government's contribution includes cash, in-kind assets, and intellectual property.

The call for investment also seeks partners capable of developing commercial networks, financing alternatives, and after-sales services. The registration process for investors is scheduled to run from October 14 to November 3, 2026, with the final selection process concluding by January 29, 2027.

Entities

Olinia · Mexico · Nafin · Secihti · Instituto Politécnico Nacional

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Mexico launches Olinia electric vehicle project

    Mexico's Olinia project aims to produce 50,000 electric vehicles annually, targeting local transport and delivery sectors amid a market driven by Chinese imports rather than public incentives.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Olinia project seeks 950 million pesos for electric vehicle manufacturing

    Mexico's Secihti and Nafin are seeking 950 million pesos in investment to launch Olinia, a domestic electric micro-mobility vehicle project for urban last-mile transport.

  3. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Olinia project seeks 950 million pesos in private investment

    Mexico's Secihti is seeking 950 million pesos in private investment to launch Olinia, a new electric vehicle company featuring passenger and cargo models developed by national researchers.

Sources

am.com.mx · canal44.com · columnadigital.com · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · elfinanciero.com.mx · energy21.com.mx · globalenergy.mx · laregion.es · lucesdelsiglo.com.mx · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · plazadearmas.com.mx · salamancartvaldia.es · yucatanalamano.com

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