Mexico Just Showed Off a New Extremely Cheap, Government-Backed EV

[usonian]

https://gizmodo.com/mexico-just-showed-off-a-new-extremely-cheap-government-backed-ev-2000769080

roughly $USD 8,500
My goodness.

The Mexican government just unveiled a prototype for a new homegrown, ultra-affordable EV.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum drove the prototype, dubbed the Olinia Uno, onto a stage Sunday during an unveiling event inside a Mexican Air Force hangar near Mexico City.

The Olinia Uno is a planned six-passenger car that can travel up to 125 kilometers (77 miles) on a single charge. It is expected to go on sale next summer for about 150,000 Mexican pesos or roughly $8,500, according to a press release.

The EV is part of the president’s Plan México, a six-year initiative meant to boost the country’s economy and manufacturing sector, with the goal of making Mexico one of the world’s 10 largest economies. Among the plan’s other goals is expanding the country’s role in global supply chains by 15% in industries like auto. Sheinbaum originally set the goal of developing a small, affordable EV back in 2025.

Still waiting on a U.S. coal powered auto.
Trump digs coal.

And algae.

[msongs]

1. we have a japanese gas minivan that size in Hawaii - right hand drive and imported nt

[Shellback Squid]

2. She's awesome, and she's beautiful too

[calimary]

3. Most interesting!

[Aussie105]

4. An apt replacement for the VW Beetle

that Mexico manufactured to 2003.

[Haggard Celine]

5. 77 miles on a single charge isn't very good.

I guess it's okay for transportation in large cities, but I wouldn't buy anything with such a short range. You'd think they would have worked on that problem and gotten better mileage out of those cars before they started building them.

[Auggie]

6. So it's not for everybody. A great second car option, for sure.

[MichMan]

10. With a top speed of 31 mph

[Torchlight]

11. Great concept for community commutes

Wish I could walk 31 mph.

[Old Crank]

12. 52% of US car trips are under 3 miles

Another 42 % are between 3 and 30 miles. US Daly average is 29 miles. So for intown people delivery and shopping this is good mileage.
Lower distance means better efficiency by not having a lot extra weight and cost.
Much smarter than rolling short distances in 2.5 ton pickups.

[MichMan]

7. "Still waiting on a U.S. coal powered auto"

You missed it.

&t=3s

[usonian]

9. Heck, a turbine can run on Geritol.

Or fresh ground coffee.

[MichMan]

8. "The car is designed for urban settings and has a top speed of 50 kilometers (31 miles) per hour."

No thanks.