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

Nissan Philippines introduced the Nissan LEAF (Specs | News) to the local market to educate Filipinos about electric vehicles (EVs) and what they can offer as a new mode of transportation. The unit we got from Nissan Philippines is the latest update for the LEAF for the local market. It comes with minor exterior upgrades and a new price point of ₱1,998,000, a considerable discount over its previous price of ₱2.7 million. With its latest price drop, it now raises the question, is the Nissan LEAF

BYD Philippines is gearing up for the local market as it sees more car buyers being informed about the value of an electric vehicle (EV). More buyers know that getting an EV can save them money on fuel expenses. It will also help them save on maintenance costs as EVs have fewer moving components than their internal combustion engine counterparts. Full force at MIAS 2023 BYD Philippines, under its local distributor Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp, recently held a successful campaign

In celebration of World EV Day, we would like to share a brief experience driving one of the more popular EVs from a mainstream manufacturer. The Kia e-Niro is a crossover that shares its platform and electric drivetrain with the Hyundai Kona. As you can see, it looks like a raised hatchback, but its extra height lets you be more versatile and agile on the road. We drove it in Brunei Darussalam, where there is little traffic on city roads and highways. Kia Brunei is not yet selling EVs, and like

One significant factor affecting our way of living is fuel prices. The production and prices of some commodities rely on it. With the continuously rising fuel prices nowadays, people are seeking transportation alternatives to ease the burden. That is why automobile manufacturers are working double-time to develop innovative ways to replace fossil fuels. Hence why Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been becoming popular. We have seen some hybrid vehicles in the past few years where automakers combine t

I bet, no one could deny, that they also have dreamt of having a fully-electric vehicle, as we don't see the fuel price stop spiking these days. Little that we know, Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan Motor Corporation is one of the first to develop electric-powered vehicles, with their first electric vehicle Tama in 1947, and they have been continuously developing in the succeeding years. In 2010, the company has launched the first-generation Nissan Leaf with more advanced and innovative c