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DOE expands EV safety, charging ecosystem as more Filipinos go electric
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Philippine Department of Energy is expanding EV safety measures and charging infrastructure to support a growing electric vehicle market, which accounted for nearly 25% of vehicle sales in the first eight months of 2026. This expansion aligns with national goals to achieve a 50% EV fleet share by 2040 and includes fiscal incentives to boost domestic EV industry investment.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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The Philippine government is scaling EV infrastructure and safety training, opening immediate opportunities for EV service and safety tech developers. You can now target this fast-growing market with recently expanded incentives and a mandate for safer EV operations.
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