# Philippine automotive industry electrification trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philippine-automotive-industry-electrification-trends > Updated: 2026-08-28T01:44:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Philippine automotive industry experienced significant growth in 2026, particularly within the electrified vehicle (xEV) sector. In July, monthly sales reached a yearly peak of approximately 42,880 units. For the first seven months of the year, xEV sales rose by 136.4 percent compared to 2025, accounting for 15.84 percent of total domestic vehicle sales. Growth within the xEV segment was driven by hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which comprised 54.11 percent of xEV sales, as well as substantial increases in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Specific brand performance highlighted the shift toward electrification. Jetour Auto Philippines was recognized by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) as the top PHEV seller among member brands for the first half of 2026, with the brand selling 1,891 PHEVs. In the BEV segment, VinFast led July sales, while Toyota remained the top brand in the HEV category. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Jetour Auto Philippines named top PHEV seller for H1 2026 Jetour Auto Philippines was named the top PHEV seller among CAMPI member brands in the Philippines for the first half of 2026, driven by strong sales of its Lightning i-DM series. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jetour-auto-philippines-named-top-phev-seller-for-h1-2026 ### 2026-08-25: Philippine automotive sales hit 2026 peak in July Philippine automotive sales hit a 2026 peak in July with 42,880 units sold. Electrified vehicle sales have surged 136.4 percent year-to-date, driven by strong growth in hybrid and battery electric segments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippine-automotive-sales-hit-2026-peak-in-july --- Cite as: Philippine automotive industry electrification trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/philippine-automotive-industry-electrification-trends