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Philippine automotive market trends

Overview

The Philippine automotive market has experienced a recent decline in total vehicle sales, with August figures showing a 20.7 percent drop compared to July. Industry groups CAMPI and TMA attributed this downturn to severe weather conditions that hindered dealership operations and consumer activity.

Despite the overall decline in sales, the electric vehicle (xEV) segment continues to show growth. Between January and August 2026, electrified vehicles accounted for nearly 24.7 percent of total vehicle sales, totaling 66,685 units. Within this segment, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) represented the largest share, followed by hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

To support this transition, the Philippines has expanded its infrastructure to include 1,876 registered charging and battery-swapping points. Manufacturers continue to implement promotional programs, such as GAC Philippines offering complimentary chargers and maintenance services. While Toyota maintains a lead in the HEV category, other brands like VinFast, Jetour, and Mitsubishi are gaining traction. Notably, Vietnamese automaker VinFast is expanding its Philippine presence through partnerships to develop new showrooms.

Entities

VinFast · Toyota · Department of Energy Philippines · BYD · Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Renewable energy and EV adoption grow in Vietnam and Philippines

    Vietnam's rooftop solar capacity has reached 11,000 MWp, while electric vehicles now represent nearly 25% of new car sales in the Philippines amid expanding charging infrastructure.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Electric vehicle market grows in the Philippines

    The Philippine PHEV market is growing rapidly, with Jetour leading sales. Meanwhile, GAC Philippines is offering free wall chargers and maintenance for AION UT and AION V buyers through late 2026.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Philippine vehicle sales fall 20.7% in August

    Philippine vehicle sales dropped 20.7% in August due to bad weather, though electric vehicle (xEV) sales continue to show strong year-to-date growth.

Sources

doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · logisticsnews.ph · newsclip.be · soha.vn · topgear.com.ph · wheels.ph

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