Chinese ride-hailing provider DiDi is preparing to launch an all-electric premium service called DiDi Premier in Mexico City, marking a significant expansion of its electric mobility strategy in the country. The new service will begin operations with an initial fleet of 500 electric vehicles, available only to drivers who meet specific experience and quality criteria.
According to DiDi, only drivers who have completed at least 100 trips on the platform and received excellent customer reviews will be eligible to operate the EVs. In addition, they must undergo specialised training focused on electric vehicle handling and premium customer service standards. The DiDi Premier fleet will consist exclusively of luxury electric cars, offering passengers a high-end experience with features such as in-car safety cameras, passenger-controlled air conditioning, bottled water, tablets, and device charging options.
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DiDi said the 500-vehicle fleet is only the beginning. The company has pledged a one billion peso (€46.6 million) investment to expand its electric mobility presence in Mexico, with a long-term goal of reaching 100,000 all-electric vehicles nationwide by 2030. This will be achieved through collaborations with leading Chinese automakers, including BYD, GAC, and Deepal, a subsidiary of Changan.
“DiDi Premier represents a new chapter for mobility in Mexico—one that combines environmental responsibility with high-quality service,” said Carlos Torres, DiDi’s General Manager in Mexico.
Since entering Mexico City in 2018, DiDi has quickly become the country’s most widely used mobility platform, surpassing Uber by 2022. The new DiDi Premier offering reflects the company’s growing commitment to sustainable urban transport and its ambition to strengthen its leadership in Latin America’s evolving ride-hailing market.