Grab Philippines is accelerating its shift to eco-mobility, expanding the rollout of its GrabTaxi Electric service as electric vehicle (EV) adoption gains momentum across the country.
The company said it is deploying a multi-operator strategy to scale the initiative, with plans to introduce more electric taxi units in key regional hubs such as Cebu and Davao.
Currently in beta, GrabTaxi Electric is being rolled out across Metro Manila through a network of local EV taxi operators, including EV Taxi Corporation, EnviroCab, TaxiKo Transport Services, KateMikylla, CMAIII, ManilaTrans Taxi Corp, and Sun & Bin Transportation Corporation. These partners have collectively deployed hundreds of hybrid and fully electric taxis serving major areas such as Makati, Taguig, Pasig, Pateros, Marikina, Manila, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Pasay, and parts of Parañaque and Quezon City.
The expansion forms part of Grab’s broader strategy to make EV adoption more accessible to drivers and fleet operators transitioning away from traditional combustion engines.
The shift is becoming more urgent as rising fuel prices continue to pressure conventional taxi operators’ margins. Participating partners said electric taxis are already delivering operating costs that are 75% to 87% lower per kilometer compared to internal combustion vehicles—even before the latest oil price increases. Some operators added that GrabTaxi Electric bookings now account for more than 80% of their daily trips.
Passengers can book the service through the “Electric Taxi” option on the Grab app, with fares aligned with standard metered taxi rates.
Gines Barot, Grab Philippines’ general manager for mobility, said the model supports local entrepreneurs investing in EV fleets, with the platform providing demand, technology, and scale to help them grow sustainably.
