Mexico's electric vehicle shift stalls as fleets cling to diesel and petrol

Mexico’s shift to electric vehicles is moving slowly, with most commercial fleets still relying on diesel and petrol. Only 3% of the 500,000 vehicles managed by Edenred Mexico are electric, despite growing interest in cleaner transport. Early adopters, like last-mile delivery firms, are testing the waters—but challenges remain. The transition to electric mobility in Mexico remains limited. Even among delivery and logistics companies, no business operates a fully electric fleet. Instead, they use a mix of traditional and electric vehicles.

A major hurdle is the lack of charging infrastructure. By 2025, the country had just 4,060 public charging stations, compared to 52,666 private points. This shortfall makes large-scale adoption difficult. One of Mexico’s largest bread distributors leads the way, having converted 10% of its fleet to electric. Yet most firms lag behind, with 97% of Edenred Mexico’s managed vehicles still running on fossil fuels. Chinese automakers are expanding their presence in Mexico’s commercial electric vehicle market. However, they have yet to build a strong after-sales service network. This gap adds to the hesitation among businesses considering the switch. Experts predict a slow transition, with diesel and electric vehicles coexisting for at least the next decade. Edenred Mexico expects both technologies to remain in use for 10 to 15 years.

The road to full electrification in Mexico will be long. Charging infrastructure, service networks, and cost remain key barriers. For now, businesses continue to test electric vehicles while keeping most of their fleets on traditional fuels.