First large-scale electric two-wheel battery swap ecosystem in the Philippines launch. Photo shows (L-R) Voltai Co-founder and CEO Fazlur Abdul Rahman; Voltai Directors John Januszczak and Sandro Aboitiz; PEMAP President Alma Rias; Cleanfuel Philippines Marketing Head Kris Lim; Voltai Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Nico Policarpio; Voltai Director Hardesh Singh; and Voltai President Carlos Aboitiz in the event.
Emerging startup Voltai has officially made its debut with the launch of its first two-wheeled electric vehicle, the AP01, during an exclusive industry event held at a Cleanfuel station in Pasig City. The AP01 is designed specifically for Philippine roads and aims to transform how fleet operators approach sustainable mobility.
At the launch, logistics, food delivery, and ride-hailing companies were invited to test Voltai’s battery-swapping ecosystem — a first-of-its-kind setup at this scale in the country. Participants experienced firsthand how a depleted battery could be replaced with a fully charged one in minutes, eliminating long charging times. Through Voltai’s companion mobile app integrated with Google Maps, riders could monitor real-time data such as battery health, location, and vehicle performance.
Still in its pilot phase, Voltai has already forged partnerships with fuel retailer Cleanfuel and co-living brand MyTown to establish 15 battery-swapping stations across Metro Manila. The company aims to expand to nearby provinces by next year while setting up after-sales support for its fleet clients.
“The Voltai pilot preview marks the first step toward building the future of fleet e-mobility in the Philippines — smarter, cleaner, and more cost-efficient,” said Fazlur Abdul Rahman, Head of Ideation at 1882 Energy Ventures and Co-founder and CEO of Voltai. “Our business-to-business model solves key pain points such as downtime, fuel expenses, and maintenance, while giving operators complete visibility of fleet utilization through remote monitoring.”
Voltai’s model revolves around leasing both electric vehicles and batteries for a fixed monthly rate, allowing businesses to scale sustainable fleets without heavy upfront costs or exposure to fuel price volatility. The company positions this as a practical and cost-saving solution for logistics and delivery operators seeking to cut emissions and operating costs.
“We’re excited to introduce Voltai to the Philippine market and empower businesses to modernize their fleets with lower costs, greater efficiency, and zero-emission operations,” Rahman added.
Voltai operates under 1882 Energy Ventures, an innovation arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation, which focuses on driving the decarbonization and decentralization of the energy system in the Philippines and beyond.
