Recently, Mexico’s first domestically produced all-electric model, the Olinia Uno, was officially unveiled at the Santa Lucía Military Base, with President Claudia Sheinbaum personally driving the prototype onto the stage. The Olinia Uno features a 6-seat layout and has a pure electric range of 100 km. As the pioneering work of Mexico’s first all-electric brand, this vehicle breaks the country’s long-standing deadlock of having no local automotive brand, shouldering the mission of reshaping the local short-distance travel ecosystem.
The Olinia Uno has a clear positioning; it does not compete with traditional family electric vehicles but instead targets the replacement market for street motorcycles and three-wheeled taxis, focusing on last-mile taxi services. It is a compact 6-seater vehicle designed locally in Mexico and produced with support from the local government. It features multiple handrails inside and on the body, and its rear-hinged doors can accommodate wheelchair users without modification, perfectly suiting diverse scenarios such as short-distance group travel, passengers with luggage, the elderly, and children.
The Olinia Uno has a boxy overall shape, adopting a four-wheel-at-corners design to maximize passenger space within its limited dimensions. The body color uses a black-and-white two-tone scheme, paired with round headlight designs, giving the vehicle a rather cute appearance. The roof comes standard with a luggage rack from the factory, making it convenient for passengers to place large luggage on top.
Looking inside, the Olinia Uno’s interior style is quite minimalist, featuring large areas of molded plastic. The center console is flat and smooth, with no screen installed. The two-spoke steering wheel is moderately sized, and the LCD instrument panel displays basic information such as speed and battery level. The new car’s brand logo is very interesting, resembling a rabbit with wings—a unique emblem globally.
In terms of performance, the vehicle is equipped with a 14.7 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, paired with a 13 kW front-mounted drive motor. It has a top speed of 50 km/h and a range of 100 km. Plugging into a 220-volt household socket, it can be fully charged in just 4 hours. Its core advantage lies in operating costs, at only 0.5 Mexican pesos per kilometer (approximately RMB 0.2), far lower than traditional fuel vehicles and motorcycles.
In terms of pricing, the Olinia Uno starts at 150,000 Mexican pesos, approximately RMB 58,000. Its extreme cost-effectiveness makes it highly competitive in the local short-distance travel market. If you want to see more exotic new cars from abroad, stay tuned to Car News.
