Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit Returns Amid Record Sales Growth - CleanTechnica

The 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, hosted by the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) from October 23-25 at SMX Convention Center Manila, highlights the rapid growth of the country's EV market. Data from the Department of Energy and EVAP reveal a 277.5% increase in four-wheeled electric vehicle sales in 2024, reaching 3,880 units compared to 1,028 in 2023. Battery-electric vehicles dominate this segment at 75%, followed by hybrids at 23%. Two- and three-wheeled electric vehicle sales surged dramatically from 172 units in 2023 to 43,441 units in 2024, with Category L2 two-wheeled vehicles comprising 93% of this segment. EVAP President Edmund Araga credits this growth to supportive government policies, volatile petrol prices, and greater availability of EV models. Infrastructure development is a key focus, with the Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry (