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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

has officially launched its first showroom in the Philippines. I waited for two weeks after the launch last November 8 because I wanted to see how the Philippine EV market would take on the American-made electric vehicle before making this report.

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OCTOBER 19, 2024

Almost a month after the launch of its compact electric SUV, the VF 3, VinFast Philippines recently announced the final pricing for the VF 5, which is the brand’s debut model in the country. The VF 5 was the show model vehicle for VinFast when it launched in the Philippines.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

(Photo from VinFast Media Group) VinFast has launched its highly anticipated VF 3 in the Philippines, making it the first international market to receive the compact urban electric car outside of Vietnam.

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JUNE 10, 2024

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, supported by Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup, made a grand entrance into the Philippine EV market on May 31. This expansion into the Philippines, following successful entries.

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APRIL 1, 2023

It is Kia Motors Philippines’ belief that in order to promote the use of electric vehicles, a complete ecosystem is needed, not just the vehicle. So, when the Korean carmaker introduced the Kia EV6 at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) last year, it took the company six months to get the car to the […]

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Manila, Philippines — Following its resounding success in Vietnam, VinFast Auto has officially opened pre-orders for the VF 3 in the Philippines. This marks the first time VinFast is launching its stylish mini electric SUV in an international market. From September 19 to 30, early customers who reserve the VF.

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MARCH 10, 2023

The Ice Cream, a popular small footprint electric vehicle in China, will be launched in Philippines very soon. It is made by Chinese car maker […] The vehicle is available in three variants in China — hilariously called Pudding, Cone, and Sundae (you can guess which is the top variant) — for as little as $5,000.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

JAC Philippines, under the umbrella of multinational mobility provider Astara, officially launched the all-new Ytterby electric vehicle (EV) on September 26, 2024. The event took place at the newly inaugurated dealership in Pasig, some 12 km (8 miles) from downtown Manila, marking the brand’s latest contribution to the growing electric.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Over 6 million electric vehicles will ply the streets of the Philippines by 2030, if the forecast of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) as announced at the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) 2023 becomes reality. “It

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

continued] The post Tesla Releases Updated Model Y to the Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica. This launch introduces changes to the popular electric vehicle, which Tesla claims is the world’s best-selling vehicle and holds high safety.

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APRIL 28, 2023

The Philippine distributor of BYD vehicles has switched into high gear now with a complete lineup of electric cars. At the recently held Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp., the company reintroduced the Dolphin and Tang, and launched the Han.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

After the successful running of the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) two weekends ago, the electric vehicle community in the country said in various social media posts that the country is on track towards an “electrified” future. “We

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

continued] The post BYD Philippines, Completing Its EV Lineup, Introduces Latest Sedan appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023

AC Motors is reinforcing its commitment to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the Philippines with the introduction of the latest. continued] The post BYD Philippines Releases Atto 3 EV & Prepares To Open 19 More Dealers, 100 Charging Stations appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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AUGUST 16, 2022

Tax exemptions and free parking may drive more EVs in the Philippines after new electric car bill turns into a law. Just a month after the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) in the Philippines lapsed into law last April 15, several importers have ordered and a few have brought in small Chinese electric cars […].

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MAY 21, 2023

JEJU, SOUTH KOREA — EVAP, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines, recently participated in the 10th International Electric Vehicle Expo and celebrated the 8th anniversary of the Global Electric Vehicle Network (GEAN) in Jeju, South Korea.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

The Philippines was thrust into using electric vehicles in the transportation sector primarily to cut pollution caused by the proliferation of two-stroke motorcycles. As early as 2012, the country had a mass transport electrification program sponsored by the Philippine government and the Asia Development Bank (ADB).

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AUGUST 7, 2023

Two major car launches in Manila seem to affirm that carmakers are looking more at hybrids than full battery electric vehicles due, in part at least, to the lack of charging stations across the country. Towards the end of this week, Toyota Motor Philippines’ Inc.

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AUGUST 9, 2022

In December of 2021, super typhoon “Odette” (international codename Rai) battered many provinces in the Visayas, the second largest cluster of islands in the Philippines, as it made landfall on and first ravaged the tourist town of Siargao, known for its pristine beaches and surfing.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

BYD opened its flagship dealership in Quezon City, Philippines. This is the second BYD dealer in the country, and the first facility to open under Mobility Access Philippines Ventures, Inc. MAPVI), a new company under the automotive arm of the Ayala Group of Companies.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

More charging stations, innovative energy solutions, and multi-brand vehicles are all part of ACMobility’s plan to hasten EV adoption in the Philippines. continued] The post Leading Philippines EV Company Energizes More Charging Stations, Launches Membership Program appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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MARCH 20, 2025

Here’s a Shark that’ll bite off a huge chunk from the pickup truck market in Asia and elsewhere. The Jaws theme is playing. That now-famous, two-tone musical cue that signaled the arrival of the great white shark is playing all over Asia’s pickup truck market. Those who remember Jaws know. continued] The post Remember Jaws?

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FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Super-app Grab, the equivalent of Uber in Southeast Asia, and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD have forged a major regional partnership to electrify the region’s transportation landscape. The ambitious agreement aims to deploy up to 50,000 BYD EVs across Grab’s network, a move poised to accelerate EV adoption and.

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OCTOBER 29, 2023

.” Drive Electric will soon be recruiting some new directors from the membership and will make a new Chair appointment before the end of the year.

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OCTOBER 31, 2021

Before the pandemic, we went for a trip to Bali and were amazed at the frantic buzz of the roads. Going up a hill on the way back from the airport, the shuttle bus was overtaken by one after another little motorbike (sounded like 90 cc) until there were seven of them lined up between […].

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NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The 2023 APEC Summit held in San Francisco last week marked a pivotal moment in the region’s commitment to transitioning. continued] The post China’s Growing EV Influence Around Asia Highlighted At San Francisco’s APEC Summit appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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MAY 25, 2023

For many months, it has been a big question to automotive experts in the region — why is VinFast, a company located in the Southeast Asian region, which can gain obvious benefits from selling to markets within the ASEAN, chosing to sell to the finicky markets in North America and Europe first before selling to […]

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MARCH 4, 2025

VinFast Philippines and Motech Automotive Service Center have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a service network for VinFast electric vehicles.

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MARCH 10, 2025

continued] The post BYD Delivers First 30 Shark Pickups to Philippines Customers in a Dusty, Muddy Launch Event appeared first on CleanTechnica. Around that corner, a 700mm wading pool exits into a dusty slalom.

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