En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corp., the Philippines’ Toyota-endorsed end-of-life vehicle (ELV) facility, is ramping up its ability to handle electrified vehicles (xEVs) after completing specialized training in high-voltage battery dismantling.
The upgrade positions the company to safely process next-generation vehicles as electrification accelerates and circular-economy targets tighten.
En Tsumugi participated in Asia’s first xEV battery dismantling course on March 17–18, 2026 at Toyota Metal Co., Ltd. in Aichi, Japan, alongside delegates from the Philippines and Thailand. Led by Toyota Motor Corp. and Toyota Metal, the program covered teardown procedures, safety protocols, emergency response, and recycling systems, including material recovery and pathways to battery circularity.
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) said building readiness for electrified mobility requires more than vehicle supply. President Masando Hashimoto underscored the company’s “Beyond Zero” commitment, emphasizing lifecycle preparedness for Toyota and Lexus xEVs—from production to end-of-life treatment.
While En Tsumugi currently focuses on vehicle body dismantling and is not yet registered for battery processing, it sees the training as a critical step toward meeting technical and regulatory requirements.
The move aligns with Toyota’s Global 100 Dismantlers Project under the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, which promotes recycling systems and carbon reduction. It comes as xEVs reached an 11.2 percent market share—about 11,800 units—in the first quarter of 2026, with TMP selling 5,252 units, up 33.4 percent.
En Tsumugi has also briefed the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, backing efforts to standardize ELV management across ASEAN.
The development signals a gradual but important shift in the automotive value chain, where end-of-life processing is becoming as strategic as sales.
Firms that build compliant battery-handling capability early may be better positioned as xEV volumes scale, especially as regulatory scrutiny on recycling and material recovery intensifies.
