Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Philippines are expected to reach 35,000 units by end-2025, or nearly 24 percent higher than the 24,000 units logged in 2024, according to the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP).
EVAP president Edmund Araga said the forecast was based on stronger adoption across both private and institutional buyers.
“With more launches coming in the remaining months from brands like BYD, Jaecoo, the Juan Group, Cherry and our other members, we are confident sales will end the year at a conservative 35,000 units,” Araga said in a pre-event briefing for the upcoming 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS).
Government data showed that registrations already hit 29,715 units from January to July 2025, surpassing the 24,000 units recorded for the whole of 2024.
Araga said the market has expanded from private cars to battery electric vehicles (BEVs), including SUVs, trucks, buses and motorcycles.
“This is an indication that it’s not only concentrating on one model or type. Logistics firms, government agencies, and private companies are now considering EV fleets,” he said.
Araga said more Filipinos are recognizing the cost savings and efficiency benefits of BEVs compared to hybrids, which previously dominated the local market.
Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Utilization Management Bureau director Patrick Aquino confirmed the trend, citing growing compliance by companies with the country’s EV policies.
“Some government agencies are now starting to buy EVs, and we are already seeing trucks and fleet purchases,” Aquino said.
The government targets 6.6 million cumulative EV sales by 2030 and 50-percent adoption by 2040.
BYD Philippines, a unit of one of the world’s largest EV and battery manufacturers, is set to complete 77 dealerships nationwide this year as it expands its EV sales footprint in the country.
BYD Philippines managing director Bob Palanca said 40 outlets are already operational, with the balance scheduled to open before Dec. 31.
“From the northern part of Luzon all the way to Ilocos, La Union, Baguio, Pangasinan, Clark, Subic, Pampanga and Metro Manila, down to Cavite, Batangas, Naga, and Legazpi, Luzon is practically covered,” Palanca said.
He said BYD has also established its presence in Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Palawan, with additional sites such as Tuguegarao in the pipeline.
Palanca said the dealership expansion is supporting stronger sales for the brand, with more Filipino buyers shifting to EVs.
He said customer demand is driven by BYD’s growing vehicle lineup, modern facilities and trained sales staff, combined with the assurance of after-sales service.
“All our dealerships will be equipped with DC fast chargers as required by the Department of Energy. Our commitment is to make sure we’re reachable. When you buy a car, it’s not ‘here’s the key, goodbye.’ It’s the beginning of a relationship,” he said.
BYD is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by AC Motors.
