Grab Launches EV Taxis in Manila, Next Up Singapore - CleanTechnica

Grab has launched its first fully electric taxi service, “GrabTaxi Electric,” in the Philippines, starting with a pilot fleet operating in key Metro Manila cities such as Makati and Pasig. This initiative, approved by the Philippines Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, uses Chang’an Eado EV460 vehicles and follows a successful pilot with BYD Philippines. The partnership with BYD aims to expand access to up to 50,000 EVs for Grab drivers across Southeast Asia. Grab plans to extend its electric taxi and GrabCar EV services to other Philippine cities like Davao and Cagayan de Oro, supporting national sustainability goals under the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act and promoting “green livelihoods” for drivers while offering cleaner rides for commuters. In Singapore, Grab is also advancing its EV adoption with the upcoming launch of “GrabCab” in July 2025, featuring a fleet initially composed of 40 hybrid Toyota Prius vehicles. The company intends to gradually introduce more low- and zero-emission