# Philippines electric vehicle sector development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philippines-electric-vehicle-sector-development > Updated: 2026-09-06T18:46:15.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The electric vehicle (EV) sector in the Philippines is experiencing growth in both infrastructure and retail presence. The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has called for the expansion of charging stations into provinces and along major transport routes to support long-distance travel, while also discussing potential updates to the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA). In support of these goals, private sector actors are expanding their footprints. Manufacturer YADEA has opened flagship stores in Cebu to strengthen distribution in the Central Philippines. Simultaneously, AC Mobility is working toward a goal of deploying 1,000 charging points by the end of the year, noting that while they hold over 40 percent of the stations listed by the Department of Energy, much of the network remains concentrated in Metro Manila. To complement physical infrastructure, new safety initiatives are emerging. AC Mobility, in collaboration with the Department of Energy and the Bureau of Fire Protection, has launched the ‘Drive Electric. EV Safety Program’ to educate the public and fleet operators on charging best practices and emergency protocols. However, infrastructure rollout continues to face challenges, including permit delays caused by varying requirements across different local government units. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: AC Mobility expands Philippine EV charging network and safety programs AC Mobility aims to deploy 1,000 EV charging points in the Philippines by year-end and has launched a nationwide safety education program to support the transition to electric mobility. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-mobility-expands-philippine-ev-charging-network-and-safety-programs ### 2026-08-16: Philippines electric vehicle sector sees infrastructure calls and retail expansion The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines is calling for expanded charging infrastructure nationwide, while manufacturer YADEA opens three new flagship stores in Cebu to boost regional availability. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-electric-vehicle-sector-sees-infrastructure-calls-and-retail-expansion --- Cite as: Philippines electric vehicle sector development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/philippines-electric-vehicle-sector-development