The electric dream made in Mexico
President Claudia Sheinbaum dropped the bomb: on June 7, the Ministry of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation will show the Olinia prototype. A 100% electric vehicle, low cost and that barely reaches 50 km/h. Why else if it’s for the city?
“More than 80 academics, technicians, Mexicans, worked intensely,” said Sheinbaum, almost excited.
What does it have under the hood?
The project coordinator, Roberto Capuano Tripp, assured that this is not a whim. They have been working for 18 months, with specialized cells that integrated everything. Scientists from the IPN and TecNM designed the physical architecture, passed security tests and even anticipated risks.
“We already had ingenuity, today we turn it into our engine,” boasted Capuano.
And be careful: it charges at any home or business outlet. Spacious, comfortable, but with limited speed. Just what millions who commute to work, school or the market need.
Own brand? Yes, but with history
Sheinbaum recalled that Mexico was an automotive power, but the neoliberal model killed its own projects. Now, with Olinia, they want to recover that capacity. It’s not just a car: it’s a declaration of principles.
“The objective is to have our own brand,” said the president.
Capuano explained that the design was born from consultations with public transportation users, including motorcycle taxi drivers. Production starts in 2027: 20 thousand units per year, scaling to 50 thousand in four years. The battery, designed by Mexicans, lasts more than 25 years and can be reused in energy storage for homes.
What they didn’t say
Financing for young people or taxi drivers? Sheinbaum was clear: there are no discounts yet. But the project seeks public royalties to continue researching. It sounds nice, but we will have to see if the power of foreign automakers leaves room for a national competitor.
For now, Olinia is a promise. On June 7 we will see if it is real or just another political mirage.




