The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to introduce new regulatory initiatives and public consultations to ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the country.
As of March 31, the Philippines has 912 publicly accessible EV charging stations, primarily located in the National Capital Region. To further enhance this infrastructure, the DOE will publish the Implementing Guidelines on Obligations of Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Providers and EVCS Requirements, Specifications, and Interconnectivity (IG-ORSI) within the month.
The IG-ORSI will set installation standards for charging stations, particularly mode 4 chargers that use direct current for rapid energy delivery. It will also outline safety measures to streamline deployment and encourage investments in charging infrastructure.
Public consultations will be conducted this quarter to discuss key initiatives, including placing EV charging stations in gasoline stations for better accessibility, integrating the Charging Infrastructure Development Plan with the Distribution Development Plan to optimize grid capacity, and installing charging stations in dedicated parking areas to ease range anxiety for EV owners.
The DOE aims to develop a comprehensive and accessible EV charging network nationwide, with a target of deploying 7,300 charging stations by 2028.
“Our goal of deploying over 7,000 EV charging stations by 2028 is ambitious but achievable. By combining infrastructure development with public engagement, we can accelerate the transition to EVs and build a cleaner, more sustainable transportation sector,” said Energy Utilization Management Bureau Director Patrick Aquino.