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Besides the Chinese, the Germans have been pushing hard to make headway in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The likes of Audi and Porsche have been doing relatively well with their EV offerings in the Philippines. And now, Mercedes-Benz is getting into the game with the launch of three new EV models. The carmaker officially unveiled the EQA, EQB and EQE battery-electric vehicles on Sept. 20, 2023. “These vehicles are more than just an evolution; they are a revolution,” IC Star Automotive Inc.,

VJ Bacungan

Sep 20, 2023

To say that EVOxTerra is taking its sweet time in rolling out the Hongqi brand and lineup might be an understatement. And in case you're wondering, the brand name is pronounced "hong-chi." The Hongqi E-HS9 was first teased at the Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit back in October 2022. It took EVOxTerra another five months to officially announce that it will indeed bring in the Hongqi flagship three-row EV crossover lineup in March this year. At that time, it was only taking pre-orders for the E

Mikko David

Sep 15, 2023

The launch of the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V marked the return of an electrified model in the carmaker’s Philippine lineup following the phaseout of the Legend luxury sedan some years ago. The CR-V RS e:HEV packs a 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine mated to an electric motor. The combined output is 184 PS and 355 Nm of torque, coursed through a continuously variable transmission. The e:HEV full-hybrid system also has an EV Drive Mode that lets the vehicle run solely on battery

VJ Bacungan

Sep 15, 2023

Here's a bit of exciting news that should rattle the likes of the Mazda MX-5, the Toyota GR 86, and even the Nissan Z. The MG Cyberster Battery Electric Vehicle roadster was revealed to global dealers today with SAIC Motor Philippines sending a delegation of the brand's top dealerships to the event. According to a source from SAIC Motor Philippines who attended the event, the MG Cyberster will be released in the Philippines in 2024. Our source was also quoted as saying the MG Cyberster will be p

Mikko David

Sep 12, 2023

If you own an Electric Vehicle and live in Davao City, you're in luck! Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) announces the opening of its 6th Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station in partnership with SM Supermalls. You can find this new charging station at SM Lanang Premier in Davao City. It's located in the basement parking near the main entrance and is equipped with a Type 2 AC Charger that can be used for free by all EV and hybrid car owners. The launching of the charging station marks the f

Mikko David

Sep 10, 2023

With electric vehicles (EV) steadily gaining popularity in the Philippines, many are wondering if there would be enough charging stations for EV owners. This won’t be a problem for visitors and tenants of the 29-storey Pacific Star Building in Makati City. Meralco subsidiary Movem announced in a September 2023 press statement that it has installed a 22-kW Type 2 AC charger in the high-rise development. The Pacific Star Building is managed by Century Properties Management, Inc. (CPMI), a subsidia

VJ Bacungan

Sep 9, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly becoming mainstream in the Philippine market as more and more brands are bringing in their own examples. Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s executive order, EVs have become easier to import thanks to zero duties that make these vehicles more affordable to prospective car buyers. Republic Act 11697 or the "Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act" also provides non-fiscal incentives for EV buyers, along with spurring investment into EV infrastructure, w

Joey Deriquito

Sep 2, 2023

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) officially launched its corporate electric vehicle (EV) fleet transformation program on Aug. 31, 2023 by presenting its new battery EVs. The launch kickstarts its support for Republic Act 11697 or the "Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act" (EVIDA) and its contribution towards greener and cleaner mobility in the country. Industrial and commercial companies, public transport operators and government agencies will be required to have fleets that are at

Joey Deriquito

Aug 30, 2023

The Kia EV5 has made its official debut at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The new crossover electric vehicle (EV) features the brand’s latest design language and shares some similarities with the locally available Kia EV6 and the Kia EV9, which was launched in other markets on March 2023. Aside from revealing the entire exterior of the Kia EV5 ahead of its launch, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information also released a few key specifications, including that the EV would be powered by

Joey Deriquito

Aug 29, 2023

When SAIC announced its takeover of the MG brand in the Philippines, it also announced that it would be releasing a slew of electric vehicles (EV) as well. These include an electric version of the MG ZS crossover, the MG4 hatchback and the Marvel R SUV. Naturally, the prospect of an all-new lineup from one of the Philippines’ best-performing brands has got everyone in the industry curious: What will these new models bring to our shores? By chance, I found myself in Europe around the time the ann

Mark Policarpio

Aug 29, 2023