Startup venture Voltai introduced its inaugural product, the AP01—a two-wheeled electric vehicle designed for Philippine roads—to industry leaders and fleet operators during an exclusive event at a Cleanfuel station in Pasig City. The event also featured the core of its business model: a fully integrated battery swapping station. Voltai is a startup under 1882 Energy Ventures, a company under Aboitiz Power Corporation.
Invited participants from logistics, food and beverage delivery, and ride-hailing companies were immersed in the experience of navigating Voltai’s two-wheel battery swap ecosystem, which is supplemented by its own mobile application. This is the first system of its scale in the country.
During the event, participants were given the opportunity to test-ride the AP01 and track its battery health, location, and performance via the Google Maps-supported mobile app. They also had the chance to replace a depleted battery with a fully charged one in a matter of minutes, a process that bypasses the significantly longer traditional EV charging method.
Still in its pilot stage, Voltai has already partnered with fuel retailer Cleanfuel, as well as co-living and dormitory brand MyTown, to situate 15 battery swapping stations within their respective locations. Voltai plans to further expand next year in Metro Manila and nearby provinces and establish robust after-sales support.
“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, Head of Ideation at 1882 Energy Ventures and Voltai Co-founder and CEO. “As a business-to-business solution, it addresses downtime, frequent maintenance, and fuel cost challenges for fleet businesses and riders, while also providing remote visibility on utilization.”
Voltai’s business model involves leasing its EVs and batteries for a fixed fee, a strategy designed to shield client businesses from rising vehicle costs and fuel price hikes. This approach is intended to make it easier for businesses to scale cleaner and more sustainable fleets and lower their overall emissions. Businesses transitioning to electric-powered fleets can also expect reduced maintenance costs.
