Mexico: motor vehicles in use 1980-2022

In 2022, there were almost 55.2 million motor vehicles in circulation in Mexico, an increase of about 3.9 percent compared to the number of automobiles registered in 2021. The automotive fleet size has been consistently increasing in the North American country in the past four decades. Back in 1980, there were fewer than six million vehicles in circulation.

Mexico: an automobile production hub

Besides standing out worldwide for its gastronomy or its attractive tourist destinations, Mexico is classified as one of the leading markets in the manufacture of motor vehicles. In 2022, the North American country produced almost 3.5 million cars and commercial vehicles. That year, the American companies General Motors andn Chrysler were jointly responsible for most of the light vehicles produced in Mexican territory.

The challenging transition to electric mobility

With approximately 1.1 million units sold in 2022, North America is the third region with the most electric vehicles sold worldwide. Despite being a leader in the automotive market, the adoption of electric vehicles in Mexico is still limited. While in the United States nearly 918,500 electric vehicles were sold in 2022, in Mexico, a total of 5,600battery-electric vehicles and 45,400 hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles were sold.