Power surge: ACMobility continues EV charging expansion

ACMobility closed 2025 with a broader electric vehicle charging network, as the Ayala Group’s mobility arm prepares to scale its services further in 2026.

The company operates a mix of fixed charging hubs, mobile charging units, and digital services aimed at supporting the growing number of electric vehicle owners in the Philippines.

One of the key developments in 2025 was the full rollout of Power-on-Wheels, ACMobility’s mobile EV charging service, across the entire National Capital Region.

Initially limited to select areas in Makati, Mandaluyong and Taguig, the service now covers all 16 cities in Metro Manila as well as the municipality of Pateros.

Power-on-Wheels is designed for drivers without access to home chargers or those located far from fixed charging stations.

Each mobile unit is equipped with a 120kW DC fast charger with CCS2 and GB/T connectors. The system supports battery electric vehicles and selected plug-in hybrids.

ACMobility said the charger can add up to 30 percent battery capacity in about 10 minutes, depending on the vehicle.

EV drivers with very low battery levels may request on-site support, which can include a charge of up to 20 percent state of charge or 12-volt battery boosting.

Requests are handled through a dedicated hotline, with trained technicians deployed across Metro Manila.

Digital access to charging also expanded through the Evro app, ACMobility’s partner platform. The app recorded 33,000 new user registrations in 2025 and now averages more than 18,000 monthly active users.

New features include a station finder showing more than 340 Department of Energy-registered charging locations nationwide, as well as a charge planning tool that estimates charging needs based on vehicle type and target battery level.

Payment options were also expanded to include GCash and in-app vouchers.

Outside Metro Manila, ACMobility continued work on its Philippine EV Spine project, which involves placing charging stations along major routes in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

The company said this expansion is intended to support both daily urban driving and longer intercity travel.

Carla Buencamino, head of mobility infrastructure at ACMobility, said reliable charging access remains the priority as the company moves into 2026.

She said the network is being built to match how Filipinos travel, from city commutes to longer road trips, as EV adoption continues to grow nationwide.