Opening day of the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit . Mr. Yossapong Laoonual, Honorary Chairman Electric Vehicle Association Thailand Rommel Juan, EVAP Chairman Juan Manuel Hoyos, President, Nissan Philippines Atty. Vincent Philip Maronilla - Asst. Commissioner, Post Clearance Audit Group Bureau of Customs Mr. Edmund Araga- President EVAP Mr.
The bold forecast for the Philippine EV market hinges on the effective implementation of government policies to expedite growth, especially in manufacturing and essential infrastructure such as charging stations. However, these estimations are dynamic and will change as government policies become more responsive to market needs and as more people adopt EVs.
An estimated 100,000 visitors have flocked to the 11th PEVS, which was held over three days from October 19 to 21 in three halls of the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Close to 100 exhibitors and booths were present.Beijing Automobile Works, or BAW, displayed the Pony micro car, a four-seater super compact car with a range of up to 180 km on a single charge and a top speed of 100 km/h. The rear-wheel drive EV is complete with air conditioning and a safety cell for passenger protection.
Hyundai Motor Philippines showcased its two all-electric models, the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6. Both were hailed as the World Cars of the Year. The 5 won in 2022, while the IONIQ 6 won the same title this year. A newcomer is the Moretti Super Compact Micro-SUV, a new electric microcar with a range of up to 200 km on a single charge. It is powered by a single electric motor that produces 48 horsepower and 120 Nm of torque. The Super Compact Micro-SUV is a small and agile EV that is perfect for city driving.
The Nissan Leaf is a pioneer electric car that has played a significant role in developing the EV market in the Philippines. It is an affordable, practical, and reliable EV that is well-suited for Filipino consumers.According to the EVIDA Law, corporate entities and government agencies are mandated to include electric vehicles as a minimum of 5% of their vehicle fleets.