Action Plan
1. Immediately launch a national strategy for electric vehicles.
- Implement actions in a coordinated manner with actors in the public, private and social sectors.
- Meet the goal of achieving 50% electric passenger vehicle sales by 2030 and 100% by 2035 at the latest.
- Align electric mobility in Mexico with international goals and Article 4 of the Mexican Constitution that establishes the right to a healthy environment.
2. Facilitate cabs, carpooling, ridesharing or other platform, business and for-hire transportation companies to go electric.
- Prioritize the electrification of high-use vehicles, such as those used by businesses, cabs, car sharing, ridesharing and mobility platform rides,
which are among the main drivers of electric mobility globally. - Deduct 100% of the purchase value of electric vehicles.
3. Adopt a national electric vehicle mandate for trucks and buses requiring 100% electric sales no later than 2040.
- Set a target of 100% electric bus and truck sales by 2040.
- Align Mexico’s requirements with the more ambitious North American targets, especially for cross-border transportation.
4. Promote purchase incentives for electric passenger vehicles, focusing on autonomy and environmental impact.
- Offer purchase incentives to make electric vehicles more affordable.
Seek eligibility for incentives based on reduced environmental impact.- Seek eligibility for incentives based on reduced environmental impact.
Hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid or Extended Range (PHEV and REX) vehicles should have incentives in a proportional and scaled manner according to the actual reduction of local pollutant emissions, as long as they offer at least an electric range that allows the average daily commute in Mexican cities without emissions.
- Seek eligibility for incentives based on reduced environmental impact.
5. Offer a scrappage program for all types of vehicles.
Establish a program that is efficient in taking internal combustion vehicles off the road, as part of seeking replacement with electric vehicles.
Allow all polluting vehicles, from cars and trucks to buses and off-road vehicles, to be scrapped and recycled as part of the program.
The government could offer other clean transportation options, such as public transportation passes, bicycle vouchers, vouchers for car/ride-sharing services with electric vehicles only.
1. Adopt a national electric vehicle sales regulation for passenger vehicles that requires 50% sales by 2030.
- A national regulation of electric vehicle sales will encourage automakers to see greater attractiveness in exporting and even investing in Mexico, thus introducing more variety of electric vehicle models,
- National regulation could help supply electric vehicles throughout the country.
2. Implement strict exhaust emission standards for all types of vehicles.
Mexico must align its automobile tailpipe emissions standards with the more stringent North American standards, in addition to establishing a national electric vehicle mandate.
Existing standards such as NOM-163 have too many “compliance flexibilities” and credits that should be eliminated in the future as they allow brands to defer the introduction of better technologies or offer obsolete technologies in other countries locally.
Mexico must also strengthen emissions standards for larger vehicles, such as buses and trucks.
3. Seek policies in which the most polluting vehicles finance incentives for new electric vehicles.
- Apply a tariff to the most polluting new vehicles, which are often the most expensive.
- Seek to use the revenues generated to finance incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and programs to promote environmental measures.
4. Support consumer education on electric vehicles.
Many Mexicans have in mind the benefits of electric vehicles. Data from the same AMIA mentions that 93.1% of Mexicans would prefer an electric vehicle, if they had a similar cost.
Many users have unanswered questions or do not know where to start.
Work with leading and trusted organizations (including academia and non-profit organizations) to establish a set of programs to educate and support consumers in the transition to electric vehicles.
5. Accurate, complete, and up-to-date electric vehicle reports, data, and information.
Currently in Mexico there is no reliable source of information on usage, impact, environmental benefits, number of units and available chargers, so EMA would seek to be that reliable and complete source of information for the market.
EMA will be responsible for sharing data on electric vehicles sold in Mexico, as well as maintaining an updated, complete, and relevant database of charging stations.
It will work on creating public policy recommendations, education for users and potential stakeholders, as well as guidelines and recommendations for infrastructure and charging infrastructure deployment.
1. Establish targets and critical path for electric vehicle charging facilities, for all types of vehicles.
- Set ambitious targets for placing electric vehicle charging connectors in key areas such as apartment buildings, workplaces, city centers, along highways and remote travel corridors. At private, public and fleet depot sites.
- Ensure access to charging throughout Mexico to guarantee freedom of transit and allow no state or region to be left behind in the access and benefits of this technology.
2. Prepare apartments and condominiums for electric vehicles and modify local building codes and regulations to provide for electric vehicle charging sites.
The government and developers should take immediate steps to prepare parking spaces in these buildings for electric vehicles.
Adopting regulations that make it easier for those interested in placing a charging station is important, including regulations that prohibit condominium associations from not allowing their installation.
Establish provisions in the National Model Building and Electrical Codes for all new residential and commercial parking spaces to be “electric vehicle ready” and for 20% to 40% of new parking spaces to include the necessary basic electrical infrastructure.
Parking spaces include the basic electrical infrastructure necessary for electric vehicle charging.
Cities should be encouraged to play a leadership role by developing their own requirements for electric vehicles.
All developments of shopping malls and fee-based public parking lots should include this 20%-40% of charging-capable spaces.
3. Provide incentives for the installation of chargers in public places and clear and simple regulation for charging for recharging.
As transportation becomes more electrified, it will require improvements in electric service to meet the energy needs of large-scale charging infrastructure.
Federal and state governments, the electric utility, energy regulators, and load grid operators must work together to better allocate these costs while recognizing the economic opportunities.
Currently the Federal government offers significant incentives that are often unknown or untapped for charger installation.
There is a great lack of knowledge about the possibility of charging for recharging services. It is necessary to work with stakeholders to facilitate the registration process, applicable regulations and technical requirements.
Work can also be done with the electric company and the regulatory commission to seek rates and discounts for contracting and connecting chargers and work hand in hand to accelerate contracting periods.
Facilitate accelerated depreciation for charging infrastructure investment.
4. Leverage technology-based solutions and differentiated tariffs to add value and reduce costs for EV drivers and the grid.
Tariffs and technology solutions should offer flexibility for load management solutions based on hourly rates and software that can help optimize load by shifting and shaping demand, and intelligently sharing energy between vehicles and other load sources.
5. Support access to cargo in rural, remote areas and secondary routes.
- Rural, remote and unpaved regions do not always have access to sufficient electricity supply that can accommodate charging infrastructure for light, medium and heavy electric vehicles and off-road vehicles.
- Support these regions to make fast and level 2 charging infrastructure accessible, especially if they are off-grid,
with environmentally friendly and innovative charging solutions.
1. Support and attract business and investment related to electric vehicles in Mexico.
Focus on attracting more investments to accelerate electric vehicle manufacturing and related industries in the country, including assembly, parts, machinery, charging equipment, and battery material extraction/processing through an “Electric Vehicle Investment Attraction and Economic Development Strategy”.
Building these industries will create sustainable, well-paying jobs and raise the profile of electric vehicles to further support their adoption in the country.
2. Focus R&D investment in strategic electric vehicle technologies to include electric vehicle charging sites.
Mexico should focus its efforts on accelerating the technologies, research, development and manufacturing associated with reducing vehicle battery costs and, therefore, vehicle costs per unit of autonomy.
Achieving economies of scale in vehicle, battery and charging infrastructure production will also help reduce costs for consumers and fleets.
With the current capabilities of the local automotive industry, value addition beyond manufacturing should be pursued by seeking to build research and development capabilities and talent.
To seek to promote Mexico’s competitiveness, new financial instruments should be implemented and created to support domestic R&D and manufacturing related to electric vehicles, including charging ecosystems, batteries and other types of vehicles.
3. Work with states and universities to accelerate the training of dedicated electric vehicle service technicians.
- Work with states and universities to revamp the vehicle mechanics curriculum to prioritize electric vehicles by accelerating the training of electric vehicle mechanics and providing them with more apprenticeship opportunities.
4. Support recycling programs and help workers make the transition to electric mobility.
Create a workforce with the right skills:
Engineering
Research
Electricity
Mechanics
Installation of loading infrastructure
Maintenance
Fleet
Fleet management
- Explore opportunities for the government to support employers, whether in the traditional or pure electric vehicle industry, to train new employees who have not previously worked in the electric vehicle industry.
- Maintain existing funding commitments for training and retraining.
5. Adopting a regional approach to electric vehicle manufacturing and supply chains.
- Work with the U.S. and Canada to ensure that any electric vehicle promotion policies reflect the North American automotive market as a bloc and do not negatively affect local electric vehicle companies or suppliers.
- Collaborate with the USA and Canada to build a North American electric vehicle industry and supply chain.
6. Supporting the circular economy of electric vehicle batteries.
Modernize the legislative and regulatory framework to facilitate the transportation of used and end-of-life batteries to promote the recovery, reuse, remanufacturing and recycling of batteries in an integrated North American market, seeking to develop business opportunities in Mexico for their use, second life and recycling.