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Through the recently forged partnerships, Grab aims to lower practical barriers to EV adoption among transport professionals by improving access to charging stations and making charging more affordable. [L-R] ACMobility Head of Mobility Infrastructure Carla Buencamino, Grab Financial Group Philippines Country Head CJ Lacsican, a GrabTaxi driver-partner, and Grab General Manager for GrabCar and Mobility Solutions Gines Barot.
![The strategic partnerships with leading EV charging providers in the country lower the per-kWh charging cost for driver-partners by as much as 45%. [L-R] EVOxCharge Business Development Head Rafael Camacho, Vice President and General Manager Derrick Tolentino, Grab Financial Group Philippines Country Head CJ Lacsican, General Manager for GrabCar and Mobility Solutions Gines Barot.](https://images.assettype.com/tribune/2026-07-08/ywy57wpz/0-02-06-52a86b0f483ac32b1c15f7e8e3447225086b427d113d112bc257c5fd6e6aab3d227f0d7c848.jpg?w=3840&auto=format)
The strategic partnerships with leading EV charging providers in the country lower the per-kWh charging cost for driver-partners by as much as 45%. [L-R] EVOxCharge Business Development Head Rafael Camacho, Vice President and General Manager Derrick Tolentino, Grab Financial Group Philippines Country Head CJ Lacsican, General Manager for GrabCar and Mobility Solutions Gines Barot.
Grab Philippines has forged strategic partnerships with leading EV charging operators ACMobility and EVOxCharge to expand charging access for electric taxi and TNVS driver-partners on its platform, while lowering charging costs by as much as 45 percent.
The partnerships give GrabTaxi Electric and GrabCar Electric operators and driver-partners access to a combined network of more than 600 chargers at preferential rates, helping ease two of the steepest barriers to going electric: charging availability and cost.
The preferential charging access is expected to further improve the economics of operating an EV on the Grab platform, with driver-partners benefiting from rates that are meaningfully lower than prevailing market levels. This strengthens an already compelling cost advantage, as on-the-ground reports from EV drivers and operators indicate that EVs can operate at roughly 75% to 87% lower cost per kilometer than a typical internal-combustion vehicle.
“Sustainability can no longer be treated as just a green movement. For us, it has become a kabuhayan commitment,” said Grab Financial Group Philippines Country Head CJ Lacsican. “Through these partnerships, we are building the support system needed for more drivers to confidently consider electrification — not only as a cleaner transport choice, but as a livelihood resilience strategy amid the volatile fuel market. Ultimately, the goal is shared by the entire sector: to protect the livelihood of our transport professionals, while also protecting the everyday movement of the communities they serve.”
Through Grab’s partnership with ACMobility, driver-partners can access ChargeFleet, a digital fleet management platform for drivers and fleet operators to more easily disburse, track, and manage EV charging credits. This enables streamlined shift changes between drivers, maximizing uptime and easing administrative tasks.
ChargeFleet is integrated into the Evro app, which allows EV drivers to locate ACMobility’s nationwide network of over 500 EV charge points in strategic locations, including fuel stations, malls, hotels, retail shops, and office and residential buildings. The app also offers a view of all charge points accredited by the Department of Energy to help EV drivers conveniently plan their charging sessions.
Meanwhile, EVOxCharge operates a growing network of over 130 charge points, anchored by its flagship hub at the TDG InHub in Taguig, alongside strategic retail locations at SM and S&R — pairing destination charging with the high-turnaround infrastructure required for rapid, en-route charging. It likewise offers integrated fleet solutions in its xCharge+ platform that allow Grab and its partners to streamline daily operations and simplify driver management.
To avail of the preferential charging rates, GrabTaxi Electric and GrabCar Electric operators and driver-partners may register by providing Grab with the email address used for their Evro or xCharge+ account, allowing them to be whitelisted under the program.
"Through ACMobility's ChargeFleet, our mission is to support Grab's transition to EVs by streamlining fleet management. This solution makes EV taxi operations more efficient while reducing costs. Through this partnership, we are building an ecosystem that supports cleaner mobility and the livelihood of drivers who keep our cities moving," said Carla Buencamino, Head of Mobility Infrastructure at ACMobility.
“EVOxCharge is committed to supporting the country’s EV transition by expanding access to convenient and cost-effective charging solutions,” said EVOxCharge Vice President and General Manager Derrick Tolentino. “Our track record in powering high-demand commercial fleets has given us first-hand insight into what it takes to keep professional drivers moving. By working with Grab, we are bringing that specialized expertise directly to taxi and ride-hailing partners whose daily operations stand to gain the most from lower energy costs”
The agreements form part of Grab’s EcoDrive program, a broader push to make fleet electrification commercially viable by addressing key adoption barriers including vehicle access, financing, operating costs and charging availability. The tie-ups are expected to benefit Grab’s partner operators and drivers across all cities where Grab, ACMobility and EVOxCharge have an operating presence.
The move supports the Philippines’ shift to low-carbon transport and the goals of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act, or EVIDA, which seeks to accelerate EV adoption and build out supporting infrastructure.
Grab Philippines said it will continue working with charging operators, vehicle makers, financial institutions, and public-sector partners to strengthen the ecosystem for an inclusive and accessible green transition in transport.
