The biggest annual exhibition and conference focusing on promotion of electric vehicles in the Philippines is mounting its 12th edition this year. The Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (EVS) 2024 will be showcasing the latest technologies, innovations, products, and accessories from major EV brands in the Philippines.
“The 12th PEVS is designed to further ignite a powerful call to action for a transformative shift in transformation and mobility”, said Edmund Araga, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), the organization promoting wider EV adoption locally and staging the annual EV summit.
“With the theme ‘Spark Change, Drive Electric,’ PEVS 2024 entices everyone to be a part of the movement initiating a positive perception, behavior towards a cleaner and more electric future in transportation and mobility,” he added.
This year’s EV summit comes 2 years after the enactment of the EV Industry Develeopment Act (Republic Act No. 11697) and it is known as the EVIDA Law. The legislation paved the way for Comprehensive Roadmap for the EV Industry (CREV) that was rolled out by the Department of Energy (DOE) in 2023 and is serving as the ‘north star’ for EV stakeholders in the country.
Other government agencies are also contributing for the wider adoption of EVs among Filipinos. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is implementing the National Electric Vehicle Incenntive Strategy (EVIS)to entice local businesses to switch to EVs. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) continue to work on modernization of public transportation.
For his part, President Ferdinand ‘Bong Bong’ Marcos has consistently supported the EV industry. He recenty mandated government agencies to mae EVs account for 10% of their fleet, that is double of the minimum 5% required as stipulated in the EVIDA Law. President Marcos has also made it clear that his intention to accelerate the adoption of EVs in both public and private sectors through various schemes and incentives.
The adoption of EVs sparked more in 2023, sales of EVs jumped to 10,602, figures from Statista. Compared to just 1,072 units in 2022. This 2024 the sales of EVs are expected to further rise especially this upcoming September to December; are the peak months for EV sales based on historical data.
The PEVS 2024 will be held for 3-Days on October 24-26, 2024 at the SMX Convention Ceneter Manila, Pasay City. The SMX Convention Center is considered as the most strategic and conductive venue for trade shows. Registration is free and online through https://pevsummit.com
Prior to the summit, EVAP has partnered with EVall Electric Vehicle Service to facilitate a 4-part series training that will be comducted online via Google Meet. The sessions are bringing some EV experts from other countries to share insights and best pactices that would benefit Filipinos that are into EVs.
The 12th PEVS is co-presented by BYD, Dong Feng, Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc., Nissan Philippines, Inc., VinFast Auto Philippines Corp. Diamond Sponsors are Britannica United Motors, Inc., and QSJ Motors Philippines, Inc. (SERES EV Autogroup). OMODA & JAECOO Motor Philippines, Inc. is the Platinum Sponsor. Gold Sponsors include Power Equipment & Supplies, Inc. and Dangdang New Energy Auto Service (Philippines) Ltd. Corp (AION Philippines). Visit https://evap.com.ph for the complete list of PEVS 2024 sponsors, partners, and supporters.