Much has been said about Chinese EV maker BYD, especially about how it is poised to officially overtake American EV brand Tesla in the number of electric vehicles sold by the end of this year. Along with its aggressive global expansion efforts, BYD also made sure it "invaded" the Land of the Rising Sun in grand fashion as it set up the only China-brand pavilion at the recently concluded Japan Mobility Show 2023. Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, must have sur

BYD Philippines didn't hold back at the 2023 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) as the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer held a quick preview of the BYD ATTO 3. The crossover is expected to make its official Philippine debut on November 2023, with pricing likely to be at the Php 2 million mark. The Chinese carmaker also announced a price drop for the Dolphin hatchback, Tang crossover and Han sedan. The move was made to help accelerate the adoption of EVs in the country by making them mor

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

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

With more and more government incentives, electric vehicle (EV) prices are going lower and lower. Perhaps the most extreme example is the 2023 Nissan LEAF, which plummeted from a rather eye-watering ₱2,798,000 to a more palatable ₱1,998,000. This puts the LEAF in the firing line of yet another battery-electric hatchback. The 2023 BYD Dolphin, much like the Nissan, has five doors, five seats, and zero emissions. It also has a plush interior and dramatic styling, all for ₱1,688,000. Which of these

The very first story I wrote for AutoFun Philippines, after a four-year hiatus as a motoring journalist, was about Republic Act 11697 or the "Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act." Most legislative stories would bore me (and many of you) half to death, especially when you have to decipher all the provisions of a law. But this particular measure piqued my interest because it provides the framework for the growth of electric vehicles (EV) in the country, from the cars to the charging stations