NLEX boosts EV charging access
The growing number of electric vehicles on Philippine roads is creating a new requirement for expressway operators: making sure motorists have convenient and reliable places to recharge while traveling between cities.
NLEX Corporation is responding to this shift by expanding the availability of electric vehicle charging facilities along its expressway network, giving EV owners more opportunities to recharge during their journeys between Metro Manila and Central Luzon.
As of November 2026, six NLEX service stops are equipped with EV charging facilities, providing a total of 20 charging points with power ratings ranging from 22 kW to 240 kW.
These facilities are located at Petron Marilao, Total San Simon and Shell Mexico for northbound motorists, and Shell Mexico, Petron Bocaue and Drive & Dine for those traveling southbound.
Drive & Dine at kilometer 17 features seven charging units, including 240-kW DC fast chargers, currently the highest-rated charging units on the NLEX network.
The charging facilities support CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, while GB/T connectors are also available at Total San Simon and Drive & Dine.
Further expanding the network, two Shell Recharge facilities are scheduled to open in December 2026. These will be located at Shell Burol, kilometer 32 northbound, and Shell of Asia, kilometer 36 southbound. Each location is expected to have four charging points.
Beyond charging infrastructure, NLEX is also improving the convenience of stopping along the expressway through additional service facilities and amenities.
Four service stops currently offer free WiFi, namely Drive & Dine, Shell Burol and both Shell Mexico locations.
New service facilities have also been added to the network. Aramco at kilometer 62 opened on 9 October, while Petron Marilao Phase 1A opened on 23 October. Petron Parkville at kilometer 42 is currently under construction.
The Toll Regulatory Board has also approved six additional service facilities along NLEX and SCTEX, from Bocaue to Concepcion.
The expansion reflects the changing requirements of motorists as electric vehicles become a more visible part of the Philippine automotive landscape.
For EV owners, the availability of strategically located charging facilities is an important consideration when planning longer journeys. Having charging options along the expressway helps reduce range-related concerns and makes intercity travel more practical.
NLEX provides the locations for these facilities, while charging stations are operated by its respective service partners. Charging rates are determined by the individual operators.
As the country's electric vehicle market continues to develop, the availability of charging infrastructure along major transport corridors will become increasingly important in supporting wider EV adoption.