Mexico EV Charging Network Grows 26% in 2025: EMA

Mexico closed 2025 with 56,726 electric vehicle (EV) charging points nationwide, a 25.9% annual increase driven overwhelmingly by private and residential installations, according to the Electro Movilidad Asociación (EMA). The data suggest the country’s EV expansion is shifting the focus from public charging availability to how home-based charging is reshaping electricity consumption patterns and grid planning.

EMA reported that private infrastructure accounts for 52,666 charging connections, while the public network totals 4,060 points, up 22% from 2024. Within the private segment, nearly 42,000 chargers are installed in homes, positioning EV owners as consistent residential electricity consumers and anchoring demand within the housing sector.

“The conversation is no longer only about how many electric vehicles there are. It is about the opportunity to integrate their consumption into the electric grid in an optimal way, how that demand is managed intelligently, and what investments in infrastructure and regulation are required to support this growth,” said Eugenio Grandio, president, EMA.

The figures were published in the EMA Electromobility Barometer and reflect a charging model increasingly centered on overnight, at-home use. EMA estimates that in several international markets, residential charging accounts for up to 80% of total charging sessions, a pattern Mexico is now approaching due to convenience, safety, and routine use. For many households, plugging in overnight and starting the day with a full battery has become standard practice.

While smaller in scale, the public charging network is also evolving. EMA reported that fast-charging points grew by approximately 86.1% in 2025, signaling rising demand for infrastructure capable of delivering usable range in under 20 minutes. This segment is seen as critical for long-distance travel, high-utilization fleets, and mobility needs that cannot be met by home charging alone.

The expansion of charging infrastructure is occurring alongside strong growth in electrified vehicle sales. EMA reported cumulative sales of 96,636 electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and extended-range electric vehicles, representing a 38.5% increase compared with 2024. The parallel growth of vehicles and chargers has eased earlier concerns about a mismatch between supply and demand.

“For a long time, people talked about the chicken-and-egg problem,” Grandio said, referring to the idea that without vehicles there was no incentive to install chargers, and without chargers there was no incentive to buy vehicles. “Today, with rising demand for both vehicles and infrastructure, electromobility is already a reality.”

The dominance of home charging is pushing electromobility beyond transportation and into the center of Mexico’s energy debate. EMA noted that nighttime charging enables time-of-use tariffs that can lower costs during off-peak hours while helping utilities smooth load profiles. The association also emphasized that new residential and commercial developments should integrate charging infrastructure at the design stage.

The growth presents both opportunities and challenges for the national power system. According to EMA, electrification is generating new contracts, higher electricity demand, and capacity-related charges that—if properly managed—can help strengthen the grid, particularly in fast-growing urban areas.

However, EMA warned that unmanaged charging could create localized demand peaks. Key challenges include demand management, integration with clean energy and storage systems, and the need for clearer regulations, standardized processes, and faster interconnection timelines.

“The results of 2025 point to a stage of maturity. Electric capacity planning will be decisive to ensure the transition continues, contributes to emissions reductions, and improves air quality in cities,” Grandio said.