As of the end of March, 2025, the Philippines has 912 publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

However, the DOE has acknowledged that most charging stations are concentrated in the National Capital Region.

In response, the government plans to introduce new guidelines aimed at accelerating EV adoption.

"Recognising the need for a robust regulatory framework, the Implementing Guidelines on Obligations of Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Providers and EVCS Requirements, Specifications, and Interconnectivity (IG-ORSI) will be published this month," the DOE stated.

These guidelines will establish clear installation requirements for EV charging stations, particularly for Mode 4 chargers, which use direct current (DC) for rapid charging, the department further added.

Addressing range anxiety and infrastructure expansion

Range anxiety - the concern that an EV may not have sufficient battery capacity to complete a journey - remains one of the primary factors discouraging consumers from transitioning to EVs, along with the relatively higher cost of electric vehicles.

To address this issue, the DOE has announced that public consultations will be held in the second quarter to discuss key initiatives, including:

- Strategic placement of EV charging stations at petrol stations to improve accessibility and convenience for EV users.
- Integration of the Charging Infrastructure Development Plan (CIDP) with the Distribution Development Plan (DDP) to optimise grid capacity and prevent strain on the power system.
- Installation of EV charging stations in dedicated parking areas and related facilities to expand charging access and reduce range anxiety.

Future targets and government support

Under the Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry (CREVI), the government aims to deploy 7,300 EV charging stations nationwide by 2028.

"Our goal of deploying over 7,000 EV charging stations by 2028 is ambitious but achievable. By combining infrastructure development with public engagement, we can accelerate the transition to EVs and build a cleaner, more sustainable transportation sector," said Energy Utilisation Management Bureau Director Patrick Aquino.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has set a target for half of all vehicles on Philippine roads to be electric by 2040.

To support this transition, the government has introduced a range of incentives, including tariff reductions on EV imports and exemptions from number coding traffic regulations.