The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its financing arm Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), is launching a ₱2-billion loan facility aimed at helping small transport operators and drivers transition to electric vehicles.
Electric vehicle maker BYD Cars Philippines introduced two new electric vehicles at the Manila International Auto Show 2026 — the Atto 2 EV and the Sealion 7 — expanding its lineup of battery-powered models in the country.
Kia Philippines has launched the Kia EV5, an all-electric compact SUV, at the Manila International Auto Show 2026, expanding the brand’s electric vehicle lineup in the country.
Despite strong interest, actual electric vehicle ownership in the Philippines remains at 14%, suggesting the local market is still in an early stage of transition to electrified mobility.
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 Department of Energy (DOE) has expanded the classification of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines from four to six categories, under newly amended guidelines published on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Monde Nissin has launched Monde Fresh Express, a program that integrates electric vehicles (EVs) into its bread distribution network while working with local entrepreneurs, or “salespreneurs,” to test new delivery models.
According to the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), sales of four-wheeled EVs soared to 3,880 units in 2024, a 277.5 percent jump from just 1,028 units sold in 2023.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects around 680,000 jobs under its recently approved Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), which is now awaiting endorsement to the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) for approval of its proposed incentives.
Vietnamese-owned electric vehicle taxi operator Green GSM said its ride-hailing app recorded high volume of downloads from Google Play Store Philippines before and after its official debut last June 10.
