72 percent of Filipinos would like a gas or diesel engine for their next vehicle purchase.
Filipinos emerged as least interested in a hybrid or electric vehicle among its Southeast Asian peers due to the lack of charging facilities, according to a study. Interest in EVs – either hybrid or full EV – is highest among Singaporeans, with 62 percent saying they would prefer an EV for their next vehicle, followed by Thais at 60 percent, the study showed.
The top five reasons why Filipinos would choose an EV for their next vehicle include lower fuel costs , better driving experience , less maintenance , concerns about personal health , and ability to use vehicle as a backup batter/power source alternate power source at home . While 69 percent of Filipinos expect they will have to charge their EVs at home for day-to-day use, 71 percent will likely be unable to either because they cannot install home chargers or the cost of doing so is too high . Twenty-six percent expect to charge their vehicles at an on-street public charging station, while 5 percent expect to charge at work.