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.
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.
2GO said it is among the few transportation and logistics companies in the Philippines to integrate EV charging infrastructure into its sea freight services.
Under the Electric Vehicle Incentives Scheme (EVIS), the Philippines is eyeing e-PUVs and two-wheelers as its niche in Southeast Asia, in which the country could be a competitive exporter in the region.
The eco-run will gather registered participants — EV owners in Metro Manila and nearby areas — for a driving tour that is aimed at demonstrating support to a proposed legislation promoting the use of EVs in the country.
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) said the Covid-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the local EV industry with the number of registered EVs in the country dropping by 35% to 1,015 units in 2020 from 1,570 units in 2019.
Nissan Philippines made the announcement as the three-day Philippine Electric Vehicle Virtual Summit (PEVVS) organized by the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) gets underway.
DOTr assistant secretary for legal affairs Mark Steven Pastor said the memorandum circular will cover all types of electric vehicles and will not exclude light electric vehicles or low-speed vehicles.
