The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced new regulatory initiatives and public consultations aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country. As part of the ongoing push to establish a robust EV infrastructure, the DOE will release implementing guidelines later this month outlining the responsibilities of EV charging station providers.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the DOE said the guidelines will include clear installation requirements for charging stations as well as comprehensive safety standards. This is expected to streamline the deployment of EV infrastructure, encourage investment in the sector, and expand access to charging stations nationwide.
There are at present 912 publicly accessible EV charging stations in operation across the Philippines as of March 2025. With the new measures, the DOE aims to significantly expand that number, setting a goal to deploy 7,300 EV charging stations by 2028.
Public consultations, scheduled for the second quarter of 2025, will also explore the strategic placement of charging stations in retail fuel outlets and the installation of charging facilities in dedicated parking areas. This is expected to reduce range anxiety for potential EV owners and enhance overall accessibility to charging infrastructure.
The DOE is also working to integrate its Charging Infrastructure Development Plan with the Distribution Development Plan to ensure that the electrical grid can handle the increased demand from a growing number of EVs. This coordinated effort will prevent potential strain on the power system as the country moves toward widespread EV adoption.
Patrick Aquino, director of the DOE’s Energy Utilization Management Bureau, emphasized the importance of these efforts, saying, “Our goal of deploying over 7,000 EV charging stations by 2028 is ambitious but achievable. By combining infrastructure development with public engagement, we can accelerate the transition to EVs and build a cleaner, more sustainable transportation sector.”
As of the end of 2023, 7,515 EVs were registered in the Philippines, including 5,467 sport utility vehicles (SUVs), 1,432 sedans, 612 motorcycles and tricycles, and a small number of trucks and trailers. The DOE aims to further support this growing market and ensure the country’s transition to cleaner transportation continues to gain momentum.
