ACMobility has opened Manila’s first publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging hub near City Hall, with two additional stations planned at government-run hospitals as the company expands its charging network through a partnership with the local government.
The facility at Kartilya ng Katipunan, also known as the Bonifacio Shrine, was inaugurated on October 19 by Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Vice Mayor Angela Lei “Chi” Ilagan-Atienza and ACMobility executives.
The hub features a 22-kilowatt alternating current (AC) charger that can charge an EV battery to 80 percent in at least three hours. A 30-kilowatt direct current (DC) fast charger can achieve the same level in approximately 30 minutes to an hour, offering motorists options based on their charging needs and schedules.
ACMobility plans to establish two more charging hubs at Bagong Ospital ng Maynila and Sta. Ana Hospital, extending charging access to public healthcare facilities and potentially making EV use more practical for patients, hospital personnel and nearby communities.
“We hope the opening of this charging hub encourages other local government units to embrace electric mobility and start building mobility infrastructure,” said Maria Bejoc, ACMobility head of business development and network operations.
Domagoso highlighted the role of private-sector investment in developing future-ready public infrastructure, particularly as government resources remain limited. The partnership illustrates how local governments can support the transition to cleaner transport by providing access to public spaces for charging facilities.
The Manila project forms part of ACMobility’s Philippine EV Spine, a nationwide network intended to improve charging accessibility and encourage broader electric vehicle adoption.
The company currently operates more than 240 charging locations with over 600 charge points nationwide, complemented by home, enterprise, fleet and on-demand charging solutions.
However, expanding the network will need to go hand in hand with reliable operations, convenient locations and growing EV demand. The planned hospital installations could help normalize charging access, while testing whether public infrastructure partnerships can accelerate the country’s shift toward electric mobility.
