EV registrations surpass 29,715, growth driven by policies and consumer interest

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) expects electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the country to accelerate this year, citing government policies and growing consumer interest.

As of July 2025, new EV registrations have surpassed 29,715 units, marking a significant increase from last year's total of 24,000 units, according to LTO data provided by EVAP President Edmund A. Araga at the pre-event press conference for the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit.

EV sales are projected to reach around 35,000 units by 2025, with BEVs accounting for 75% of four-wheeled EV sales in 2024.

The expansion of charging infrastructure and government initiatives such as the proposed Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy from the Department of Trade and Industry are supporting this growth, expected to generate P11.4 trillion in economic output and create 680,000 jobs.

Local manufacturing, particularly the first lithium battery plant set to reach full capacity by 2030, is seen as crucial for sustaining EV adoption alongside the presence of international companies like BYD Co., VinFast Auto Ltd., and Tesla.