BYD Cars PH, ACMobility team up with DOT to accelerate local tourism

MANILA, Philippines — ACMobility and BYD Cars Philippines have partnered with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to promote sustainable land travel and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country.

Through the “Drive Electric. Love Pinas.” campaign, the alliance aims to boost Philippine tourism with a nationwide electrified road trip powered by BYD’s electric vehicles and supported by ACMobility’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure network.

According to ACMobility, the initiative will leverage its charging infrastructure, a key component of the Philippine EV Spine, which spans from Pagudpud to General Santos City. The expansive network strengthens long-distance EV mobility and reinforces the country’s push toward clean energy transport solutions.

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The campaign is set to launch in the first quarter of the year and will feature Filipino-American travel vlogger Wil Dasovich as lead navigator. Dasovich will embark on a cross-country journey to rediscover local culture, heritage sites, and emerging tourist destinations.

His road trip will amplify the DOT’s “Love the Philippines” campaign by delivering storytelling-driven content that promotes eco-friendly travel experiences with zero tailpipe emissions.

“This partnership between ACMobility, BYD, and the Department of Tourism marks a defining moment for sustainable travel in our country,” ACMobility Chief Executive Officer Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala said. “Together, we are reshaping how Filipinos travel and experience the Philippines. By breaking the old mold of mobility, we fuel tourism with zero-emission transport.”

By integrating EV charging infrastructure into DOT Tourist Rest Areas, the campaign highlights key Philippine destinations while enabling accessible, environmentally responsible mobility. The collaboration also supports local economies by encouraging road travel to emerging tourism hubs.

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco described the initiative as a transformative step toward building a purposeful and sustainability-driven tourism industry.

“The ‘Drive Electric. Love Pinas.’ campaign aligns tourism development with national policy directions on sustainability and clean energy,” Frasco said. “As we pursue recovery and long-term transformation, we remain firmly committed to environmental responsibility.”

Meanwhile, BYD Cars Philippines Managing Director Bob Palanca emphasized the brand’s role in expanding electric mobility nationwide.

“Through this coalition, we deliver not only world-class electric vehicles but also the freedom for Filipinos to explore our country with confidence and peace of mind,” Palanca said. “With BYD and the right charging infrastructure in place, there are no limits to how far sustainable local travel can take us.”

BYD Shark 6 DMO

Based on the photo, Dasovich will likely use the BYD Shark 6 DMO in his campaign journey. Here are some notable bits about the vehicle. 

The five-seater electrified offering is powered by a pair of electric motors running in all-wheel-drive configuration (mated to a 29.6-kilowatt-hour BYD Blade Battery) that can deliver peak churns of:

Front motor
Maximum output (in horsepower)	228
Peak torque (in newton-meters)	310
Rear motor
Maximum output (in horsepower)	201
Peak torque (in newton-meters)	340
Range (in kilometers)	800

The modern off-roader vehicle also comes with the following measurements:

Overall dimensions (length, width, height; in millimeters [mm>)	5,457 x 1,971 x 1,925
Wheelbase (in mm)	3,260
Unladen ground clearance (in mm)	230
Payload capacity (in liters)	1,200
Towing capacity (in kilograms)	2,500
Wading depth (in mm)	700

Further, a standard BYD Shark 6 DMO has a double wishbone suspension system and ventilated discs for brakes.

 Technologies are plentiful in this modern pickup truck, as it is equipped with DiPilot advanced driver assistance that includes a 360-degree camera and 12.8-inch rotating screen. Aside from that, the vehicle has a vehicle-to-load capability ready to power tools, gadgets, and small appliances directly from it.

Lastly, the pricing of the BYD Shark 6 DMO starts at P2.098 million.

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