AYALA group mobility arm ACMobility has acquired Evro, the Philippines’ first brand-agnostic roaming electric vehicle (EV) charging network, developed by Globe’s venture builder and tech innovation arm 917Ventures.
ACMobility said in a statement over the weekend this acquisition addresses the availability and accessibility of nearby charging stations, which remains a common concern among drivers especially those who take their EVs outside the city.
As an e-Mobility Service Provider (eMSP), Evro seeks to consolidate the Philippines’ EV charging network regardless of brand or Charge-Point Operators (to make them more accessible and convenient to local EV users. Evro is the only mobile app recognized by the Department of Energy (DOE).
With the Evro app, EV drivers can find the nearest available charging point; remotely monitor EV and pay cashless.
Currently, the app features 33 live charging locations managed and operated by ACMobility.
Evro is in talks to onboard more CPOs onto the platform, with plans to expand its network further in the coming months.
Industry groups expect a 10-percent year-on-year rise in sales by yearend.
The EV industry targets to sell 2.45 million EVs and operate 65,000 EVE charging stations across the country by 2028.
