Chinese EVs power Mexico's green drive

In this episode, Xu Xinchen takes Chinese electric cars for hot laps on a Mexico City race track, then hops aboard the city’s quiet new electric buses to experience the green transition up close.

Sky-high fuel costs and choking urban pollution are pushing Mexico to go electric. Chinese passenger EVs now dominate local battery car sales, winning fans with snappy acceleration and accessible pricing. Beyond private rides, Chinese electric buses are replacing old diesel fleets across the capital, cutting emissions and slashing operating costs by 30%.

This partnership delivers more than vehicles. Chinese manufacturers train local technicians, building homegrown skills to maintain the expanding fleet. Today, the electric bus network carries 360,000 passengers each day, drawing delegations from across the globe to study its success.

The same model is spreading across APEC: Chinese EV brands are building local supply chains in Thailand and gaining traction in Australia. It is not just exports – it is shared green mobility, creating jobs and cleaner air for Asia-Pacific communities.

Can this cross-border EV cooperation accelerate the region’s low-carbon shift?