EV industry-related concerns eyed to be addressed at 13th PEVS

MANILA: The upcoming 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), organized by the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), is set to feature sessions and panel discussions that will tackle the most pressing questions related to the current state of the local electric vehicle (EV) industry. 

The first day of the 2025 PEVS will feature its first session, which will discuss the current implementation and status of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA). Specifics include discussions on EV infrastructure, local EV manufacturing, and strategies to drive consumer adoption. 

The second session, meanwhile, will explore “critical enablers” that will help drive consumer adoption of all-electric mobility. 

On the second day of the 2025 PEVS, talks will be initiated regarding geopolitical tensions in line with EV-related investments, standards and regulations, initiatives to accelerate EV adoption, and connected mobility (innovations that enhance EV ownership). Somewhere in between, there will also be a talk on how to suppress fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. 

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Brands to be featured at 2025 PEVS

Of course, the 2025 PEVS will also serve as a stage for various car brands to showcase their latest and greatest in electrified and fully electric mobility. Some of the brands that will participate in the event include, but are not limited to:

• BYD
• GAC
• Omoda
• Jaecoo
• BAIC
• Lynk & Co
• Chery
• Foton

To note, the said brands have not confirmed what they are launching at the 2025 PEVS. EVAP, however, has shared that test drives for the general public will be available. 

Other EV industry updates

At the same press conference, EVAP and member brands also shared some updates for the local EV industry. 

For starters, EVAP President Edmund Araga shared that the organization is currently working with an international organization on how to implement “carbon credits” in the local scene. 

Araga likewise said that they are also in talks with TESDA and other education-focused groups to address the long-term needs of EV owners. Specifically, the organization is looking to create an “EV curriculum” to foster future EV engineers and technicians. 

“The tech is new, so we have to know what to do when they eventually break down,” Araga said. 

For his part, the Department of Energy-Energy Utilization Management Bureau Director Patrick Aquino professed the government agency's support for the use of renewable energy for EV charging points. Doing so will assuage any fears of the effects of mass EV adoption on the power grid. 

“By 2040, 100 percent of EV charging stations will be powered by renewable energy,” Aquino said. 

The aforementioned goal is supported by the EVIDA law and its Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry (CREVI). 

BYD Cars Philippines Managing Director Bob Palanca also disclosed the continuous growth of the company’s dealership network. To note, the brand’s outlets are a crucial part of the country’s EV charging network since they are also equipped with charging points. 

By the end of 2025, BYD Cars Philippines aims to have a total of 77 outlets nationwide. Currently, the company has 40 already opened. 

“Our objective is for EVs to be able to drive from Pagudpud to Mindanao,” Palanca said. 

To note, the 13 Philippines Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) is set to take place from October 23-25 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City. 

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