Industry sales jump 17% as automakers recover from August’s weather disruptions.
Philippine vehicle sales fell 18.1% in August, while electric vehicle sales more than tripled year-on-year.
Expensive financing leaves drivers working for cooperatives rather than owners of their own livelihoods.
Sales hit 28,399 units in eight months as EVs and plug-in hybrids gain ground in the Philippines.
xEV sales jumped 161.8% year-on-year to 7,086 units as electrified vehicles took a larger share of the car market.
Battery swapping seen as key to success.
Beyond flood fears, the country faces gaps in EV infrastructure.
Electrified vehicles accounted for nearly three in every 10 new cars sold as buyers increasingly embraced hybrid and electric models.
Industry says the Philippines could attract more nickel investments, but faster permits and regulatory reforms remain key.
Drivers can join for ₱5,000 upfront under VinFast–Green GSM program with EV access and per-trip earnings structure.
