On October 24, DiDi announced the introduction of 500 electric vehicles on its ride-hailing platform in Mexico, aimed at providing local passengers with a green travel experience. This marks DiDi's first standardized ride-hailing service in Latin America, with all electric vehicles sourced from domestic brands, including GAC Aion and Jiangqi Group.
Juan Andres Panama, head of DiDi's Latin America operations, expressed enthusiasm about leveraging DiDi's experience in promoting green travel services in China to partner with Chinese new energy brands in Latin America, thereby delivering quality travel experiences for local users. He stated, “The launch of the ride-hailing service in Mexico is a significant initiative to meet the high-quality and differentiated travel demands of Mexican users. By combining China’s leading new energy technology with refined travel service standards, we not only aim to enhance user experience but also contribute to Mexico's sustainable development. We are committed to making DiDi a safer, more comfortable, and more environmentally friendly travel platform.”
The launch of the electric ride-hailing service is the latest effort by DiDi to promote green travel in Latin America. In October of last year, DiDi announced partnerships with vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure companies, financial institutions, and insurance organizations to introduce 100,000 electric vehicles in Mexico by 2030. Partners include Chinese automakers such as GAC, Jiangqi, Changan, and BYD, as well as local Mexican enterprises. DiDi will also work with partners to provide discounts for Mexican ride-hailing drivers on purchasing, leasing, maintaining, and replacing parts for electric vehicles, along with charging solutions. Upon achieving their goals, DiDi will operate the largest electrified fleet in the Latin American region.
According to a DiDi representative in Mexico, the transition from gasoline vehicles to electric ones is anticipated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 70%. This initiative is expected to help Mexico cut down on more than 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030, equivalent to the effect of planting 8.5 million trees over ten years.
Back in 2022, DiDi’s ride-hailing platform 99 in Brazil spearheaded the establishment of the “Brazil Sustainable Mobility Alliance,” aiming to increase the penetration rate of electric vehicles in new car sales to 15% by the end of 2025, along with the construction of 10,000 public charging stations. By that time, the number of new energy vehicles on the 99 platform is projected to exceed 10,000. Currently, the alliance has attracted 23 companies from China and Brazil, including BYD, spanning automotive manufacturing, rental, energy, and finance sectors.
In September of this year, 99 also entered into a strategic partnership with Chinese electric bicycle manufacturer Yadea, aiming to design an electric vehicle tailored to meet Brazil’s transportation and delivery needs, thus reducing local riders' delivery costs and increasing their income.
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