Reported on December 19, 2025, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) recently met with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to strengthen their partnership and explore new initiatives to accelerate nationwide EV adoption.
Discussions underscored the need for a coordinated EV ecosystem involving automake

Reported on December 19, 2025, data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed total vehicle sales of 37,352 units in November 2025, down 8.7% from 40,898 units a year earlier.
Passenger car sales dropped 24.2% to 7,456 units, whil

Announced on December 18, 2025, CarBEV, the Philippines’ first all-electric fleet provider, held discussions with Tesla and InterCharge Corporation, a Philippine EV Charging Solutions company, aimed at accelerating EV adoption and strengthening the rollout of charging infrastructure.
The talks focused on developing a

Announced on November 28, 2025, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) confirmed that the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) will take place on June 4–7, 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.
With the official theme to be revealed later, CAMPI said preparations ar

Reported on November 26, 2025, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), which together account for roughly 92% of new car sales in the Philippines, revised their 2025 year-end forecast to 486,000 units, down from the original 500,000. The adjust

On November 20, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially launched the all-new 7-seater Destinator SUV. Prices start at PHP 1,389,000, with special introductory price at PHP 1,289,000 available from November 12, 2025, until January 31, 2026.
The vehicle is available in three variants: the GLX,

Reported on November 18, 2025, data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that total vehicle sales in October 2025 reached 40,014 units, essentially flat compared with 40,003 units a year earlier.
Passenger car sales dropped b

Reported on October 29, 2025, VinFast is targeting leadership in the Philippine BEV market by 2026. The company indicated that the volume of BEVs required to reach this objective will depend on the country’s projected EV adoption rate, estimated at 4–5% in 2026.
Achieving this goal will also be influenced by factors

Announced on October 23, 2025, the Philippines’ PSE-listed Basic Energy Corporation (BEC), through its wholly owned subsidiary Basic Energy Renewable Corporation (BERC), has teamed up with ACMobility, the Ayala Group’s mobility platform, to develop and operate EV charging stations at selected Total-branded locations.

Announced on October 23, 2025, the all-new BYD eMAX 9 DM-i was officially launched at the Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS). 
Two variants are available: the eMAX 9 DM-i Advanced, priced at PHP 2,678,000, and the eMAX 9 DM-i Premium, at PHP 2,998,000. Both models combine sophistication, performance, and long-

On October 23, 2025, the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) officially opened at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, running through October 25.
Carrying the theme “Charge Ahead, Ignite the EVolution,” the annual event gathers government officials, industry executives, experts, consumers, and advocat

Reported on October 24, 2025, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) noted that local vehicle sales continued to decline for the third consecutive month in September, with total sales slipping 3.8% YoY to 38,029 units, though slightly impr

On October 13, 2025, United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), Philippines, announced that Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) has official joined its expanding portfolio.
Since its Philippine debut, Jetour has rapidly grown to 21 dealerships nationwide and sold over 2,600 vehicles in 2024, reflecting strong marke

On October 9, 2025, Green GSM announced a partnership with AMRC Renewable Corporation/Xentro Motors, part of the Xentro Group of Companies, to supply 2,000 VinFast Nerio Green electric vehicles for future operations in the Philippines.
The first 1,000 units are confirmed, with the remainder to be delivered in phases

On October 8, 2025, the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) clarified that owners of electric vehicles do not need additional certification to qualify for the number coding exemption on Metro Manila roads. This statement responds to a recent advisory from the Philippine National Police–Highway Patrol Group, which

Reported on October 2, 2025, Changan Philippines expanded its lineup with the introduction of the Nevo A05 plug-in hybrid sedan. Combining a sporty yet contemporary design with classic sedan elegance, the Nevo A05 carries a price tag of PHP 1,195,000.
Under the hood, the Nevo A05 PHEV is driven by a 1.5-liter BlueCor

Reported on October 8, 2025, BYD is preparing to launch the eMax 9 DM-i, a large MPV PHEV, in the Philippines, with registrations of interest (ROI) now open.
The opening of reservations suggests the model could arrive as early as the Electric Vehicle Summit (EV Summit), scheduled for October 23–25, 2025.
Once launche

Reported on October 5, 2025, United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) has officially introduced Radar Auto brand (under Geely Holding Group) in the Philippines, expanding its local portfolio that already includes Foton, Chery, BAIC, and Lynk & Co. 
RADAR Auto Philippines presented the Radar RD6, an electric pickup

On October 2, 2025, ACMobility, Ayala’s mobility solutions division, and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced that their long-standing dealer network will transition starting January 1, 2026, reflecting both companies’ evolving strategies focused on growth and innovation.
The partnership began in 1990 with t

Reported on September 27, 2025, the all-new 6th-generation Subaru Forester compact SUV has officially been launched in the Philippines, priced from PHP 2.498 million.
The 2026 Forester is powered by a second-generation e-Boxer hybrid system that combines a 2.5-liter Boxer engine with dual electric motors for a total