Philippines

Announced on May 28, 2025, ACMobility has launched the Philippines’ fastest EV chargers in Makati City, featuring 240 kW SuperFast and 480 kW UltraFast units. 

Installed in partnership with the Makati Commercial Estate Association (MACEA) and Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), the chargers are now operational at Corinthians Carpark, with Leviste Carpark to follow.

The Corinthians site offers nine DC CCS2 slots, integrated with the Evro app, and charges PHP 35/kWh with membership discounts. Mobile Power-on-Wheels (POW) units also serve Makati and surrounding Metro Manila areas.

Makati currently leads ACMobility’s network with 70 charge points across 16 locations, aiming to reach 100 points in 22 locations by end-2025. All sites are powered by 100% renewable energy via ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), supporting the Department of Energy’s Green Energy Option Program (GEOP).

The Makati rollout is part of ACMobility’s broader vision to build the Philippine EV Spine, a national fast-charging network. As of May 2025, ACMobility operates over 90 charging sites nationwide, with 30 more set to launch by June.

(From ACMobility press release dated May 28, 2025)

Announced On May 25, 2025, Chinese NEV brand Li Auto celebrated the opening of its first flagship showroom in Southeast Asia, officially launched on May 20 in Taguig City, Philippines.

The showroom introduces Filipino families to Li Auto’s intelligent vehicles, featuring seamless connectivity, advanced infotainment, and assisted parking. All models are powered by the Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) system, combining electric driving with the flexibility of extended range for varied road conditions.

The Philippine lineup includes the Li L7 and the Li L9 SUVs, priced from PHP 3.89 million for L7 and PHP 5.19 million for L9.

During the launch event, Li Auto Philippines also announced the local introduction of the Li Mega, the brand’s first fully electric model. This large MPV features a sleek waterdrop design, spacious interior, and cutting-edge technology, bringing the brand’s “mobile home” concept to the MPV segment.

(From Li Auto Philippines social media updates and an article of CarGuide.PH)

Reported on May 20, 2025, the latest data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that new motor vehicle sales in the Philippines in April 2025 fell 10.0% YoY to 33,580 units, marking the first YoY drop in monthly sales since February 2022. Compared to March 2025, sales were also down by 16.7%.

Passenger car sales saw a sharp 35.5% YoY decline to 6,498 units, while commercial vehicle sales slipped slightly by 0.7% to 27,082 units.

Electrified vehicles posted a total of 1,509 units sold, consisting of 1,200 HEVs, 286 BEVs, and 23 PHEVs.

CAMPI attributed the slowdown to seasonal trends, economic conditions, and shifting consumer preferences. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. pointed to additional factors such as global market volatility and the recent announcement of U.S. reciprocal tariffs, which may have dampened consumer and business confidence. These developments could impact global trade and, by extension, the Philippine economy. 

The election ban on some government spending including vehicle purchases prior to the midterm elections could also have affected vehicle sales in April.

Vehicle sales from January to April 2025 rose 2.5% YoY to 150,654 units, driven by a 10.3% increase in commercial vehicle sales (119,824 units), offsetting a 19.5% decline in passenger car sales (30,830 units). Electrified vehicle sales during the 4-month period reached 6,820 units.

Toyota remained the market leader with a 47.7% share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors at 19.8% and Nissan at 5.4%.

(From an article of Philstar on May 20, 2025 and PNA.gov release)