In a major shift from its earlier focus on hybrid and hydrogen-powered mobility, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is introducing its first-ever all-electric vehicle (BEV) — the all-new Toyota bZ4X, signaling the company’s stronger entry into the fast-evolving electric vehicle (EV) market.
The Ayala-owned firm said that Philippine EV Spine Network is an ambitious project designed to link EV charging stations from Pagudpud in the north to Pagadian in the south.
The eMAX 9 DM-i is a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) that combines electric propulsion with an onboard gasoline generator, reflecting BYD’s push to deliver sustainable mobility without compromising driving range and convenience.
Chinese automaker GAC made a strong statement at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), unveiling two all-new battery electric vehicles — the AION V and HYPTEC HT — alongside the Philippine debut of the AION UT, its global strategic model that first launched in Thailand.
Startup firm Voltai has launched its first two-wheeled electric vehicle, the AP01, and introduced a battery-swapping ecosystem aimed at fleet operators in the Philippines.
The unified system integrates SMC’s Autosweep and MPTC’s Easytrip electronic toll collection (ETC) platforms, allowing motorists to use just one RFID sticker and account for all expressways operated by the two major tollway companies.
Ford’s new Territory Hybrid Titanium X impressed with its power, fuel efficiency, and tech features during a Manila–Baguio drive, though minor issues like sensitive sensors and menu-based controls kept it from a perfect score.
