The Department of Energy (DOE) said new regulatory initiatives and public consultations are underway to promote the country’s use of electric vehicles (EVs).
In a statement on Tuesday, the DOE said it will publish the implementing guidelines for EV charging station providers this month to provide clear installation requirements.
The agency added that it would include comprehensive safety standards designed to streamline the deployment process and encourage investments in charging infrastructure.
As of March 2025, there were 912 publicly accessible EV charging stations operating nationwide, the DOE said.
It said that public consultations will be conducted within the second quarter of the year to develop initiatives such as strategic placement of EV charging stations in retail fuel outlets, dedicated parking areas, and related infrastructures to expand access and reduce range anxiety among EV owners.
The DOE said it will also integrate the “Charging Infrastructure Development Plan” with the “Distribution
Development Plan” to optimize grid capacity and prevent strain on the power system.
The agency said it expects to achieve the short-term goal of deploying 7,300 EV charging stations by 2028 with the current efforts to establish a comprehensive and accessible EV charging network across the Philippines.
“Our goal of deploying over 7,000 EV charging stations by 2028 is ambitious but achievable. By combining infrastructure development with public engagement, we can accelerate the transition to EVs and build a cleaner, more sustainable transportation sector,” Patrick Aquino, DOE’s Energy Utilization Management Bureau director, said.
According to data from the DOE, 7,515 EVs were registered in the Philippines as of the end of 2023.
Of this number, 5,467 are sport utility vehicles/utility vehicles, 1,432 are sedan cars, 612 are motorcycles and tricycles, and the rest are trucks and trailers.
