For a while now, EV owners have been enjoying free use of Ayala’s charging stations across the metro. That’s set to change, as ACMobility will start charging nominal fees starting December 12, 2024.
The company has confirmed that the Department of Energy (DOE) has approved this initiative to charge P28.5 per kWh for AC charging and P35 per kWh for DC charging in Metro Manila. The end goal is “to create a more sustainable and dependable charging network that EV owners can rely on.”
If you’re not an EV owner or you just haven’t tried out Ayala’s EV charging hubs, these stations can be used through the EVRO mobile app. Said app allows users to locate available and compatible stations, and it also has an integrated payment system which will soon be utilized as well.
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“Introducing charging fees enables ACMobility to reinvest in our network, allowing us to maintain and expand our infrastructure while delivering a consistently high-quality service,” said ACMobility chief executive officer Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala. “True to our commitment to providing the best value to our customers, we aim to make every charging experience accessible, reliable, and convenient—enabling worry-free journeys across NCR and beyond.”
“We express our gratitude to Filipinos for choosing to charge with us and through our initiatives, we remain committed to supporting their charging needs,” said head of Mobility Infrastructure Carla Buencamino. “Every new charging station brings us closer to fulfilling our mission of advancing sustainable transportation across the country. Together, we look forward to building a cleaner and greener future for generations to come.”
ACMobility is also continuing its expansion of its charging network, with its plans to put up more than 250 new charging points across over 100 locations nationwide by the end of this year.
