The Current What Mexico can teach Canada about Chinese EVs
Feb 17, 2026
Odresir Barquera, CEO of Mexico’s automotive industry association, gives industry-level analysis. Eugenio Grandio, head of Mexico’s electro mobility group, shares on-the-ground EV insight and a test-drive guide. They discuss Chinese EVs’ market presence, charging and service infrastructure, price and consumer appeal, trade and supply-chain implications, and North American competitiveness.
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Test Drive In Mexico City
- Matt Galloway test-drove a Chinese-made Dolphin Mini through Mexico City traffic and survived without incident.
- He found the car well-equipped, quiet, and not
Running Costs Drive Adoption
- Eugenio Grandio says EV owners in Mexico save about 70% compared to gas costs, making operating savings a major adoption driver.
- Charging hubs and visible fleets show strong consumer uptake of Chinese EVs in urban areas.
Owner Praises Price And City Fit
- Matt and Eugenio spoke with a Mexican BYD owner who bought the car mainly for price and city convenience.
- The owner noted charging is cheap and the small size suits dense urban driving.