Voltai, a startup under Aboitiz Power Corp.’s 1882 Energy Ventures, has rolled out the country’s first large-scale battery swapping ecosystem for electric two-wheel vehicles, aimed at fleet-based businesses.
In a statement, the company said the service launched in Pasig City and will lease batteries to electric vehicles for a fixed fee to help shield users from rising vehicle prices and volatile fuel costs.
Currently in its pilot phase, Voltai has partnered with fuel retailer Cleanfuel and co-living brand MyTown to establish 15 battery swapping stations supported by management software. The company said current rates are “preferential and exclusive to pilot partners,” declining to disclose details. Public rates will be set once sufficient utilization data is gathered.
“The Voltai pilot preview marks the first step toward building the future of fleet e-mobility in the Philippines — smarter, cleaner, and more cost-efficient,” said Fazlur Abdul Rahman, 1882 Energy Ventures head of ideation and Voltai co-founder and CEO. He added that the business-to-business solution aims to minimize downtime, maintenance, and fuel expenses while offering remote visibility on vehicle use.
Voltai said the swap system allows for faster turnaround when charging is needed. Its mobile app enables riders to check battery health and locate nearby swap stations, while a web-based platform lets fleet managers track location, mileage, emissions, and other data.
The company plans to expand next year within Metro Manila and nearby provinces, alongside boosting after-sales support to assist logistics, delivery, and transport operators. Voltai said it expects to benefit from the Electric Vehicle Industry Reform Act, which requires at least 5 percent of company and government fleets to be electric.
“We are very excited to share Voltai with the Philippine market and provide businesses with fleet requirements a competitive edge through lower costs, higher efficiency, and reduced emissions without the need to shoulder heavy upfront costs,” Rahman said.
