Mexico's electric vehicle transition stalls amid infrastructure gaps

Mexico’s shift to electric vehicles is moving slowly due to limited infrastructure and a heavy reliance on fossil fuels. By 2025, the country had just 4,060 public charging stations, far fewer than the 52,666 private points available. Most businesses still depend on traditional fuels, with only a few testing electric options in small numbers. The commercial electric vehicle market in Mexico includes Chinese automakers, but their after-sales service and maintenance networks remain underdeveloped. This gap makes widespread adoption difficult for now.

No company in Mexico operates a fully electric fleet. Even logistics and delivery firms, which are among the earliest adopters, use a mix of technologies. One of the country’s largest bread distributors has converted 10% of its fleet to electric—the highest share so far. Data from Edenred Mexico shows that 97% of its 500,000 managed vehicles still run on gasoline or diesel. Only 3% are electric, mostly used by last-mile transport companies testing efficiency and cost savings. The company expects diesel and gasoline vehicles to remain dominant for at least the next 10 to 15 years. Experts agree that Mexico lacks the charging infrastructure needed for a full transition. Without significant expansion, electric vehicles will struggle to replace traditional ones on a large scale.

The transition to electric vehicles in Mexico will be slow, with fossil-fuelled vehicles staying common for years. Early adopters are testing small-scale changes, but infrastructure and service gaps remain key obstacles. A full shift will depend on further investment and expansion of charging networks.