Photo: EV industry leaders (from left to right) Mr. Edmund Araga, EVAP President; Mr. Cao Ngoc Nguyen Duy, Philippines CEO, VinFast; Mr. Daihee Park, Directing Coordinator for Marketing & Product Planning, Hyundai Motor Philippines; Ms. Czarina Blythe Brodit, Asst. General Manager, Nissan Philippines; Dir. Patrick Aquino DOE; Mr. Jose Venancio Calimbahin, President - Diamond Autogroup EV Corp; Mr. Bob Palanca, Managing Director, BYD; Mr. Ferdi Raquelsantos EVAP Chairman Emeritus and Mr. Rommel Juan, EVAP Chairman, gather at the 12th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit pre-event press conference on Tuesday at the F1 Hotel Manila.
The biggest annual exhibition and conference focusing on electric vehicles (EVs) -- the 12th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit -- is set from October 24-26. The event will showcase the latest technologies, innovations, products, and accessories from major EV brands in the Philippines and the region.
“The 12th PEVS is designed to further ignite a powerful call to action for a transformative shift in transformation and mobility,” said Edmund Araga, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), a 17-year-old organization promoting wider EV adoption locally and staging the annual EV summit.
“With the theme ‘Spark Change, Drive Electric,’ PEVS 2024 entices everyone to be a part of the movement initiating a positive perception and behavior towards a cleaner and more electric future in transportation and mobility,” he added.
This year’s EV summit comes two years after the enactment of the EV Industry Development Act (Republic Act No. 11697), more popularly known as the EVIDA Law. The legislation paved the way for the Comprehensive Roadmap for the EV Industry (CREVI) that was rolled out by the Department of Energy (DOE) in 2023 and is serving as the ‘north star’ for EV stakeholders in the country.
Inter-agency collaboration
Other government agencies are also contributing to the wider adoption of EVs among Filipinos. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is implementing the national Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) to entice local businesses to switch to EVs. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) continued to work to modernize public transportation.
For his part, President Ferdinand ‘Bong Bong’ Marcos has consistently supported the EV industry. He recently mandated government agencies to make EVs account for 10 percent of their fleet—double the minimum 5 percent requirement stipulated in the EVIDA Law. President Marcos has also made clear his intention to accelerate the adoption of EVs in public and private sectors through various schemes and incentives.
Meanwhile, the adoption of EVs sparked greater potential in 2023, when sales of such vehicles jumped to 10,602, based on figures from Statista, compared to just 1,072 units sold in 2022. This year, sales of EVs are expected to further rise especially from September to December, which are the peak months for EV sales based on historical data.
12th PEVS
The three-day PEVS 2024 is set from October 24 to 26, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in the SM Mall of Asia complex, considered the most strategic and conducive venue for such trade shows. Registration is free and online through https://pevsummit.com.
Before the summit, EVAP partnered with EVall Electric Vehicle Service to facilitate a 4-part training series conducted online via Google Meet. The sessions were held by EV experts from other countries to share insights and best practices that would benefit Filipino EV enthusiasts.
The 12th PEVS is co-presented by BYD; Dong Feng; Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc.; Nissan Philippines, Inc.; and VinFast Auto Philippines Corp. with Diamond Sponsors—Britannica United Motors, Inc. and QSJ Motors Philippines, Inc. (SERES EV Autogroup). Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines, Inc. is a Platinum Sponsor, while Gold Sponsors include Power Equipment & Supplies, Inc. and Dangdang New Energy Auto Service (Philippines) Ltd. Corp (AION Philippines). Visit https://evap.com.ph for the complete list of PEVS 2024 sponsors, partners, and supporters.
