The 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) had a much more lively atmosphere compared to the one in 2022. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from October 19 to 21, 2023, the event had many more visitors who were curious about joining the “electric revolution.” Indeed, it felt more like a smaller version of the annual Manila International Auto Show. This is hardly surprising because the government has granted numerous incentives to EV buyers who want to veer away from ever-ri

Chinese carmaker Jetour has finally arrived in the Visayas region! The company announced in an October 2023 press statement that Jetour Auto Bacolod is now open for business. It features a 284-square-meter showroom that can display six Jetour models and a shared service area that can accommodate up to five cars. “Now that Jetour Auto Bacolod is here, we can pursue our goal of providing quality value-laden vehicles to our kababayans [countrymen] in Negros Occidental and neighboring provinces in t

Jetour Auto Philippines has partnered with the Midori Clark Hotel and Casino to commemorate the Chinese mid-autumn festival with a special raffle. Midori Clark guests and casino patrons can win an all-new Jetour X70 or X70 Sport seven-seater crossover, a Jetour Dashing compact crossover or a Jetour Ice Cream Electric Vehicle when they join. A total of ₱15 million worth of prizes are at stake, with four Jetour vehicles as the grand prize for the event. Midori Clark will have regular weekly draws

With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EV) comes the corresponding question – where can we charge them? Given that EV charging stations remain scarce in comparison to gasoline stations, some companies are taking the initiative to develop a nationwide charging network. These include the Ayala Corporation, which already has stakes in the energy sector. “When we think about that range anxiety issue, we believe that it will be solved with a portfolio of solutions,” said Jaime Alfonso Z

EVs in the Philippines are starting to make their way into the public consciousness. What before was just one is now several, with more on the way, not forgetting that they’re bringing their hybrid cousins with them to the party. But what EVs are even available in the country? Nissan Leaf So the OG EV in the country is the Nissan Leaf. As the first to be sold, it was a lightning bolt to the other car companies operating here, telling them, “Hey. The Philippines is gearing up to welcome EVs. If y

BYD Philippines has quietly released the pricing for the highly anticipated 2023 ATTO 3 EV SUV. Two variants of the popular compact SUV-sized electric vehicle are available now for pre-ordering with a reservation fee of PHP 1,000,000 for each unit. The ATTO 3 standard range Dynamic comes with a 50 kWh battery pack and 430-kilometer NEDC (320 km WLTP) range. It is priced at PHP 2,498,000. While the 60 kWh battery pack-equipped ATTO 3 Premium has a 520-kilometer NEDC (420 km WLTP) range and is peg