EV Adoption in the Philippines Gains Momentum With EVAP–Meralco Talks

On December 19, 2025, EV adoption in the Philippines took a strategic step forward as the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines and Manila Electric Co. held discussions aimed at deepening collaboration and identifying new initiatives to support nationwide electrification of transport.
The meeting highlighted the growing urgency to build a coordinated electric vehicle ecosystem that can support long-term market growth while ensuring energy reliability and sustainability.
EV Adoption in the Philippines Needs a Coordinated Ecosystem
Stakeholders emphasized that accelerating EV adoption in the Philippines requires close coordination across the entire mobility value chain. Automakers, fleet operators, charging infrastructure providers, government agencies, and electric utilities must align their strategies to ensure seamless deployment and scalability.
Key focus areas discussed included:

• Integrated planning between transport electrification and power generation

• Alignment of regulations and sustainability programs

• Ensuring grid resilience to handle rising EV charging demand

Such collaboration is viewed as essential to creating a future-ready power system capable of supporting increasing EV penetration.
Grid Readiness and Charging Infrastructure in Focus
A major theme of the discussions centered on grid readiness and the role of utilities in supporting charging infrastructure expansion. Participants explored how coordinated energy planning and technical collaboration can help prevent bottlenecks while maintaining power quality and system reliability as EV adoption grows.
Ensuring that charging networks evolve in parallel with grid upgrades was identified as a critical requirement for sustained EV market development.
Industry Engagement to Accelerate EV Adoption in the Philippines
To further advance market readiness, both organizations are evaluating joint initiatives such as:

• National EV conferences

• Technical workshops for industry stakeholders

• Sector-focused forums addressing charging infrastructure and grid preparedness

These platforms aim to increase public awareness, encourage policy dialogue, and support informed decision-making across the EV ecosystem. By strengthening collaboration between industry associations and power utilities, EV adoption in the Philippines is expected to progress in a more structured and resilient manner, supporting the country’s broader sustainability and mobility transition goals.