Since 2020, Every year the demand for hybrid and electric vehicles increases in Mexicoat the same time that automotive agencies release new models of these specimens.
According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), in the first half of 2024, The Mexican automotive market recorded the sale of 708,650 new vehiclesan increase of 11.9% compared to what was reported during the same period in 2023.
of which 54 thousand 58 were electric or hybrid cars, with 7.6% of total sales, this is an increase of 3%, compared to all of 2023.
Initially, the Mexican automotive agency SEV was the only one that offered fully electric cars in Mexico, with prices exceeding 500 thousand pesos, option that kept many car buyers away from opting for the more sustainable alternative.
However, the panorama for these vehicles has changed, because with the arrival of new brands, there is competition, where Each one seeks to release new models that position themselves as the cheapest in Mexico.
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What are the cheapest electric car models?
SEV E-WAN Cross Lite: Sensing the threat of the arrival of Chinese companies, the Mexican automaker SEV responded forcefully, and This 2024 it presented an innovative model, and at the same time, the cheapest in the country. It can be purchased for a cost of 279 thousand 300 pesos.
This model has a 47 hp and 105 lb-ft electric motor, combined with a battery that promises 230 km per charge. Reaches a maximum speed of 100 km/h, It has three driving modes and includes air conditioning, 8-inch screen, electric locks and mirrors, ABS brakes and two airbags.
Its direct competitors in relation to low costs are the JAC company that promotes its E10X model for a cost of 357 thousand pesos, and the Dolphin Mini model, from BYD, which for 358 thousand 900 pesos it is possible to acquire it.
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Features of these electric cars
The main differences between each car is the capacity of the battery that gives it power and offers greater mileage per chargeand the maximum speed that each model can reach.
The first, from SEV, offers fast charging battery which could be completed in 50 minutes, with a power of 35 kilowatts, and reaches a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour.
While E10X, offers a range of up to 360 kilometers per chargealthough Full charge is ready in six hours.
Finally, The BYD model reaches a speed of up to 130 kilometers per hourits consumption is between 30 and 38 kilowatts per hour.
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