Overview of Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Sales in Mexico
The sale of hybrid and electric vehicles continues to show a positive trend across Mexican states, but the growth rate has moderated. Between January and July of the current year, 76,562 hybrid and electric vehicles were sold in Mexico, marking a 17.4% annual increase, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).
However, during the same period in 2024, 65,237 hybrid and electric vehicles were sold, reflecting an 80.2% advance, surpassing this year’s percentage variation.
Annual Growth Variations Among Mexican States
With the sales accumulated from January to July 2025, 29 out of the 32 federal entities experienced annual growth. In contrast, all states saw growth with variations of two to three digits during the same period in 2024.
This year, declines were observed in Nayarit (-18.6%), Sinaloa (-18.3%), and Tabasco (-1.3%). Meanwhile, Chihuahua led with the most significant annual growth of 77.5%, followed by Guanajuato (54.9%), Hidalgo (44.8%), Chiapas (42.5%), and Sonora (42.2%).
Major Cities Drive Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Sales
Four major cities in Mexico account for over half of the sales made during the first seven months of the year. The capital, Mexico City, along with the State of Mexico, Nuevo León, and Jalisco, collectively represent 58% of the total units sold.
Mexico City stands as the primary market for sustainable mobility, with 20,067 hybrid and electric vehicles sold, accounting for 26.2% of the national market.
- 1st: Mexico City – 20,067 units (26.2%)
- 2nd: State of Mexico – 10,540 units (13.8%)
- 3rd: Nuevo León – 7,568 units (9.9%)
- 4th: Jalisco – 6,233 units (8.1%)
The list of top markets continues with Guanajuato (4.4%), Puebla (3.3%), Yucatán (2.7%), Veracruz (2.6%), Chihuahua (2.4%), Querétaro (2.3%), and Coahuila (2.1%).
Hybrid Vehicles Dominate the Market
The majority of vehicles purchased are hybrid, accounting for 78.3% of the 76,562 vehicles sold in Mexico.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What is the current trend in hybrid and electric vehicle sales across Mexican states? A: Hybrid and electric vehicle sales continue to show a positive trend, but the growth rate has moderated.
- Q: How do annual sales figures compare between 2024 and 2025? A: In 2024, there was an 80.2% increase in sales, while 2025 saw a 17.4% annual growth.
- Q: Which states experienced the most significant annual growth in hybrid and electric vehicle sales? A: Chihuahua led with 77.5% growth, followed by Guanajuato (54.9%), Hidalgo (44.8%), Chiapas (42.5%), and Sonora (42.2%).
- Q: Which cities are the primary markets for hybrid and electric vehicles in Mexico? A: Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Nuevo León, and Jalisco account for over half of the sales.
- Q: What percentage of hybrid and electric vehicle sales in Mexico are hybrid vehicles? A: Hybrid vehicles make up 78.3% of the total hybrid and electric vehicle sales in Mexico.
