SM Prime eyes adding 50 charging stations nationwide

MANILA: Around 50 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are eyed to be put up within the properties of SM Prime Holdings before 2025 ends.

In a statement, the property developer said that the aforementioned infrastructures that will soon be established is expected to complement the existing 131 facilities around the company’s portfolio.

Per SM Prime, its current EV charging station network across malls and office developments are aimed at supporting low-emission transport while its future installations will be seen on residential communities and leisure estates as well as office developments and convention centers.

Such structures comply with national standards and safety protocols as the firm is one of the country’s EV charging station providers that has received accreditation from the Department of Energy.

“Integrating sustainable practices into our operations is a core part of SM Prime’s long-term strategy,” SM Prime President Jeffrey Lim was quoted as saying. “Through this initiative, we are also supporting the government’s vision for an inclusive and future-ready EV ecosystem,” he added.

To note, the DOE is eyeing to have a sufficient volume of charging stations nationwide from 2023-2040 to support the growing local new energy vehicle market.

Further, SM Prime expressed its full support to the energy department’s program to have a cleaner and healthier environment.

With its vast footprint and continued investments in integrated property developments and green technologies, SM Prime is emerging as a central player in the Philippines’ low-carbon future.

“We are focused on making sustainability practical and accessible. Expanding our EV charging network is one way we are enabling Filipinos to adopt greener habits as part of daily life,” Lim noted.

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