Grab Philippines is lowering electric vehicle (EV) charging costs for its drivers. On July 8, 2026, the ride-hailing company announced new partnerships with two local charging networks, ACMobility and EVOxCharge, that give taxi and TNVS (Transport Network Vehicle Service, or app-based ride-hailing) driver-partners access to more than 600 chargers at preferential rates. Grab says the deal can cut per-kWh charging costs — the price of the electricity used to top up an EV — by up to 45% compared with regular market rates.
The move connects Grab's growing fleet of electric taxis and cars to a wider, cheaper charging network. It is aimed squarely at making EV driving pay off for the people behind the wheel, at a time when pump prices for petrol and diesel keep climbing.
Key Takeaways
- Grab drivers get access to a combined 600+ EV chargers: 500+ from ACMobility and 130+ from EVOxCharge.
- Charging costs drop by up to 45% per kWh (kilowatt-hour, the unit electricity is billed in) versus market rates.
- Drivers sign up by giving their Evro (ACMobility) or xCharge+ (EVOxCharge) account email to Grab for whitelisting under the preferential rates.
- The perk targets GrabTaxi Electric and GrabCar Electric operators and sits under Grab's EcoDrive program.
- Grab says EVs already run about 75% to 87% cheaper per kilometer than petrol or diesel vehicles.
What Grab, ACMobility, and EVOxCharge announced
Grab is not building its own chargers. Instead, it is plugging its drivers into two established Philippine networks and negotiating lower rates on their behalf.
ACMobility, the mobility arm of Ayala, brings the larger share: more than 500 charge points spread across fuel stations, malls, hotels, retail shops, offices, and residential buildings. EVOxCharge, an EV charging provider under the Transnational Diversified Group (TDG), adds more than 130 charge points, anchored by its flagship hub at TDG InHub in Taguig plus sites at SM and S&R branches.
Grab framed the tie-up as a livelihood measure rather than a marketing line. "Sustainability can no longer be treated as just a green movement. For us, it has become a kabuhayan commitment," said CJ Lacsican, Country Head of Grab Financial Group Philippines.
Both charging partners said the goal is to make EV operations simpler and cheaper for fleets. "Through ACMobility's ChargeFleet, our mission is to support Grab's transition to EVs by streamlining fleet management," said Carla Buencamino, ACMobility's Head of Mobility Infrastructure. Derrick Tolentino, EVOxCharge Vice President and General Manager, added that the company is "committed to supporting the country's EV transition by expanding access to convenient and cost-effective charging solutions."
How drivers get the discounted rates
The sign-up is meant to be light. Driver-partners register by giving Grab the email tied to their Evro account (for ACMobility chargers) or their xCharge+ account (for EVOxCharge chargers). Grab then whitelists that account so the driver is billed at the preferential per-kWh rate whenever they charge on either network.
On ACMobility's side, the discount runs through ChargeFleet, a fleet management platform first launched in February 2026. ChargeFleet uses a shareable digital wallet: a fleet manager loads charging credits and hands them out to drivers, who spend them through the Evro partner app. This lets multiple drivers share one account across shift changes and cuts down on manual expense tracking. EVOxCharge offers a similar integrated fleet setup through its xCharge+ platform.
The two charging networks at a glance
| Charging partner | Charge points | Platform / app | Key locations |
|---|
| ACMobility (Ayala) | 500+ | ChargeFleet / Evro app | Fuel stations, malls, hotels, retail shops, offices, residential buildings |
| EVOxCharge (TDG) | 130+ | xCharge+ | TDG InHub in Taguig (flagship), SM and S&R branches |
Why fuel savings matter for Grab drivers
The timing is not an accident. In early March 2026, the Department of Energy flagged possible pump-price increases of ₱17.50 to ₱24.25 per liter for diesel and ₱7 to ₱13 per liter for gasoline — part of a long run of weekly hikes that eat directly into driver take-home pay.
Switching to electricity is far cheaper per trip. Grab says on-ground reports show its electric taxis and cars run at roughly 75% to 87% lower cost per kilometer than internal-combustion vehicles. Shaving up to 45% more off the charging bill widens that gap further, which is the whole point: charging has to stay cheap enough that going electric actually protects a driver's earnings.
How this fits Grab's bigger EV push
The charging deal is the latest piece of Grab's broader electrification plan in the Philippines. In April 2026, Grab launched GrabTaxi Electric, a beta service running hundreds of electric taxis from seven local operators across Metro Manila hubs such as Makati, Taguig, Pasig, and Quezon City, with Cebu and Davao next. Around the same time, it rolled out EcoDrive, a financing coalition with banks BDO and BPI and carmakers including Toyota and BYD to help drivers buy electric and hybrid units at lower cost.
Cheaper cars and cheaper charging are meant to work together. Buying an EV through EcoDrive lowers the upfront cost; the ACMobility and EVOxCharge rates lower the running cost. The effort also lines up with the government's push under the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) and mirrors a Senate bill offering free toll lanes and parking perks to speed up EV adoption.
Why It Matters
For Filipino ride-hailing drivers, fuel is one of the biggest daily costs, and it keeps rising. A charging discount of up to 45%, layered on top of EVs already being far cheaper per kilometer, directly protects driver income rather than just lowering emissions. It also removes a common worry about going electric — where and how much it costs to charge — by pointing drivers to 600+ existing chargers at malls, fuel stations, and offices they already pass. For passengers, more affordable EV operations should help keep electric taxis and cars on the road as a real alternative to petrol vehicles.
FAQ
How much can Grab drivers save on charging?
Up to 45% off the standard per-kWh market rate when charging at ACMobility or EVOxCharge stations under the program.
How do drivers sign up for the discounted rates?
They give Grab the email address tied to their Evro (ACMobility) or xCharge+ (EVOxCharge) account, and Grab whitelists it for the preferential rate.
Which drivers qualify?
The rates are aimed at GrabTaxi Electric and GrabCar Electric operators, as part of Grab's EcoDrive program.
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