VGreen, VinFast Implements Free Charging to in PH, in time for World EV Day - CleanTechnica

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has launched an ambitious 2.5-year free charging program in the Philippines starting September 9, World EV Day, aiming to overcome price barriers in one of Southeast Asia’s slowest electric vehicle (EV) markets. Partnering with V-GREEN, a charging infrastructure provider owned by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, VinFast will offer unlimited free charging at participating stations nationwide until May 2027. This initiative could save typical VinFast owners between P50,000 and P80,000 annually on charging costs, addressing a major hurdle in EV adoption given the country’s high electricity prices and limited charging infrastructure. The Philippines currently has EVs representing less than 0.1% of total vehicle sales, far behind neighboring countries like Thailand and Indonesia. To support growth, V-GREEN plans to install up to 15,000 charging ports by 2025 across key locations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, tackling the country’s "range