The automotive industry in Mexico has made progress in its electrification process, with signs of growth in both capital investment and the adoption of new technologies, according to Rodolfo Osorio, head of the Electromobility Unit at the Ministry of Economy.
In an interview during the EV Business Hub Mexico event, the official noted that during his most recent visit to the Nissan Aguascalientes plant, the company consolidated operations previously located in Morelos and Argentina into a single production complex in the country.
Osorio noted that this process was accompanied by an increase in the hiring of Mexican talent, as well as investments aimed at the production of models such as the new Nissan Frontier, and added that the automaker is evaluating the possibility of manufacturing an electric vehicle in Mexico.
Based on figures from the Electric Mobility Association (EMA), it was estimated that approximately 250,000 electric vehicles have been purchased in the country; at the same time, more than 60,000 charging stations have been installed, reflecting an expansion of the infrastructure.
At the national level, he highlighted the participation of Mexican companies such as DINA, in collaboration with Megaflux, which are developing the Taruk electric bus; in addition to establishing a partnership with Marcopolo to expand the range of models, including 9- and 12-meter configurations.
These vehicles will begin operating on a public transportation system in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, marking the start of their urban deployment within the country.
