The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is promoting the adoption of locally developed electric vehicle (EV) technologies to lessen the Philippines’ dependence on imported fuel and address rising global fuel prices.
Locally Developed EV Technologies
Through the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (Pcieerd), the DOST is championing homegrown e-mobility solutions as a cost-saving and environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional transport.
“Our investments in local EV research are paying off,” said Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. “With the continuing rise of global fuel prices, these technologies offer a real, practical way for Filipinos to save on costs while contributing to cleaner communities.”
The MB Dalaray electric ferry, operating along the Pasig River between Guadalupe and Escolta, utilizes an electric propulsion system, reducing operating costs, noise, and emissions. It can carry up to 50 passengers.
Other projects include the C-Trike, which consumes 4.5 kilowatt-hour for a 56.4-kilometer range, and the e-trike, deployed in areas including Cauayan City, Tuguegarao City, the provinces of Batanes and Iloilo, and Metro Manila.
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines has also developed an electric jeepney, intended to replace aging fleets. A hybrid electric train is also being tested with the Philippine National Railways.
Researchers at the University of the Philippines Diliman, supported by DOST-Pcieerd, developed CharM (Charging in Minutes), a fast-charging system that can recharge EVs in approximately 30 minutes. Charging stations have been installed across Metro Manila and several provinces, including Quezon City, Pasig, Antipolo, Tuguegarao City and Cauayan City.
“DOST-Pcieerd’s efforts are giving Filipinos a more stable, sustainable and homegrown option for transportation,” said Niñaliza Escorial, deputy executive director of DOST-Pcieerd. “These technologies are ready for wider rollout, and we urge commuters, transport groups and businesses to join the shift to cleaner transport systems.”
Escorial added that the technologies are tested and developed by Filipino engineers, offering a stable and sustainable option as fuel prices fluctuate.
The DOST is collaborating with local government units to encourage EV adoption and provide incentives for EV owners. The department expressed confidence that locally developed EV technologies will significantly contribute to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development.
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