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DTI Wants E-Bikes and Their Batteries Certified: What Buyers Should Know
A DTI draft would require PS or ICC safety marks on e-bikes, e-scooters and their batteries. See what is covered, when it could start and how to comment.
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Vingroup Plans a ₱31.7-B EV Plant in PH: What It Means for EV Buyers
DTI says Vingroup will put $500 million (about ₱31.7B) into a Philippine EV plant making 200,000 cars a year from 2028. What is confirmed, and what is not.
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XPeng Launches in the Philippines: Six X9 and L03 Variants From ₱1.548 Million, Deliveries Start Q4 2026
XPeng launched in the Philippines with six X9 and L03 variants priced ₱1.548M to ₱4.058M, dealerships in four locations and deliveries starting Q4 2026.
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Kia EV3 Reaches the Philippines at ₱1.898 Million with 511 km of Range; Deliveries Start October 1
The Kia EV3 opens Philippine reservations at ₱1.898 million — ₱1.868M until October 31 — with 511 km of NEDC range and deliveries starting October 1.
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Philippine Shipping Lines Ban EVs and Hybrids From Ferries After the Deadly Coron Fire
Montenegro, Starhorse and Island Water have banned EVs and hybrids from their ferries after the Coron fire that killed 77 — before any cause is confirmed.
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Tesla Retakes the Global EV Sales Lead From BYD in Q2 2026, Counterpoint Data Shows
Tesla took 13% of global battery-EV sales in Q2 2026 to edge past BYD's 12%, Counterpoint reports, while Geely held third as the market grew 24% year-on-year.
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BYD Atto 2 Lands in the Philippines at ₱998,000 With EV and Plug-In Hybrid Choices
The BYD Atto 2 is now on sale in the Philippines from ₱998,000, offering a 380km battery-electric version or a Super DM-i plug-in hybrid rated at 1,340km.
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BYD Seal 5 DM-i Arrives in PH at ₱948,000 With a Claimed 2,181km Combined Range
The BYD Seal 5 DM-i plug-in hybrid is now in the Philippines from ₱948,000, with a 2,181km combined range certified by the Automobile Association Philippines.
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Francisco Motors Elektron: Filipino Jeepney Maker Unveils a ₱1,947,000 Electric SUV
Francisco Motors unveiled the Elektron electric SUV on July 27, with a ₱1,947,000 Deluxe variant, up to 600km of claimed range and only 1,947 reservations.
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Xiaomi SkyNomad N90: A Reconfigurable EREV SUV With 180-Degree Rotating Seats and 1,500km Range
Xiaomi's SkyNomad N90 is a reconfigurable EREV SUV with 180-degree rotating seats, a 400-500km electric range, and over 1,500km total range, from ~₱1.8M.
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Grab Cuts EV Charging Costs Up to 45% for Drivers via ACMobility, EVOxCharge Deal
Grab is giving its taxi and TNVS drivers access to over 600 EV chargers from ACMobility and EVOxCharge at up to 45% lower per-kWh rates in the Philippines.
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