Philippines

Reported on May 26, 2026, Dongfeng Motors Philippines has launched the Vigo EV, a compact electric crossover positioned as a value-focused model with modern design, strong space efficiency, and practical features. It is priced at PHP 1,458,000.

Power comes from a Mach E permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 163 hp and 230 Nm of torque, paired with a 51-kWh LFP battery. It delivers up to around 340 km (WLTP) or 471 km (CLTC) of range, with fast charging from 30–80% in about 18 minutes and full charging in roughly seven hours. Drive modes and adjustable regenerative braking are included.

It measures (LWH) 4,306x 1,868x 1,654 mm, with a 2,715 mm wheelbase and a 500-liter boot. Safety equipment includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control, a 360-degree camera, and Level 2 ADAS functions.

(From Dongfeng Motors Philippines homepage / social media updates and an article of CarGuide.PH)

Reported on May 24, 2026, the latest data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that vehicle sales in the Philippines declined further in April, with total sales falling 18.9% YoY to 27,225 units. Passenger car volumes contracted by 14.2% to 5,578 units and commercial vehicle sales declined by 20.1% to 21,647 units.

By contrast, sales of electrified vehicle (xEV) rose 288% to 5,855 units. HEVs remained the largest xEV segment with 4,107 units sold. PHEVs totaled 1,329 units, while BEVs reached 419 units.

For the January–April 2026 period, combined vehicle sales declined 11.8% to 132,867 units. Passenger car sales fell around 17.0% to 25,746 units, while commercial vehicle sales decreased around 11.0% to 107,121 units. Over the same period, xEV sales climbed 159% to 17,655 units. HEVs posted the biggest volume at 12,368 units, followed by BEVs at 2,708 units and PHEVs at 2,579 units.

CAMPI said higher fuel prices associated with the Middle East conflict have continued to shape vehicle-buying decisions, with consumers showing stronger interest in energy-efficient vehicles such as xEVs and lower-displacement internal combustion engine models.

Among CAMPI-TMA members, Toyota remained the market leader in the January–April 2026 period with a 49.8% share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors at 18.3%, Suzuki at 4.7%, Nissan at 4.0%, and Ford at 3.7%.

(From an article of Inquirer.net and an article of Philstar)

Reported on May 18, 2026, Vietnam-based V-GREEN Global Charging Station Development JSC, part of Vingroup’s ecosystem, signed separate MOUs with the Philippines’ Bataan Provincial Government and Philippine fuel retailer Clean Fuel to expand EV charging and battery swapping infrastructure in Bataan and Cavite provinces.

Under the Bataan agreement, V-GREEN plans to deploy 600 EV charging stations and 1,200 battery swapping stations across Balanga City and 11 municipalities, while local authorities will assist with permits and site coordination.

Separately, the partnership with Clean Fuel will explore the installation of EV charging facilities at selected high-traffic fuel stations in Dasmarinas City, Cavite. Clean Fuel operates more than 100 stations across Luzon.
These initiatives aim to improve convenience for e-mobility users in the Philippines.

(From Vingroup press release and Bataan provincial government official release)