Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng has formally launched in the Philippines with six variants of its X9 electric MPV and L03 SUV coupe, including a range-extended model capable of traveling up to 1,017 kilometers with its battery and onboard generator.
Named the 2025 World Car of the Year, the EV3 carries design and technology elements from the larger EV5 and EV9 but packages them in a smaller vehicle intended primarily for urban use.
At least three domestic shipping companies have stopped accepting electric and hybrid vehicles aboard their vessels following the deadly MV June Aster fire off Coron, Palawan, raising questions over how battery-powered vehicles should be transported on Philippine ferries.
Filipino-founded Global Electric Transport (GET) is expanding its electric minibus fleet and deploying digital tools as part of a broader plan to modernize public transportation in the Philippines.
Called Premium Taxi, the service initially operates in Makati, Taguig, Mandaluyong, and Pasig, covering business districts, commercial areas, hotels, and major transport hubs.
The five-seater SUV is available at an introductory price of P1.218 million, reflecting an P80,000 discount, for reservations made until Sept. 30, 2026.
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has called for the expansion of charging infrastructure beyond major urban centers, saying wider coverage is needed to make electric vehicles practical for motorists and businesses nationwide.
Mobility technology company CarBEV has begun construction of an electric vehicle charging facility in Pasay City designed to serve as many as 500 battery electric vehicles a day.
One unusual feature of the new model is a built-in “Digital Scent” system integrated into the center console. Drivers can control fragrance intensity through the touchscreen and select from six scent profiles, three of which come pre-installed.
BYD Cars Philippines has expanded its new-energy vehicle lineup with the launch of the Atto 2 compact SUV and Seal 5 DM-i sedan, offering battery-electric and plug-in hybrid options at introductory prices starting below P1 million.
