{
  "id": 6610287,
  "title": "EV sales seen charging up 11% this year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ev-sales-seen-charging-up-11-this-year",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-10T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/09/11/2555365/ev-sales-seen-charging-11-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MANILA, Philippines — Electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to continue outperforming the automotive industry in the Philippines, with sales projected to rise by 11 percent this year, according to BMI research. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is considering whether to keep the zero tariff for EVs beyond 2028. BMI forecasts EV sales to grow to 32,776 units this year, up from 29,479 units last year, as government incentives and higher fuel prices support adoption. EV penetration would reach 7.7 percent this year, up from 6.4 percent last year. If current trends hold, BMI predicts EV sales will climb to 51,666 units by next year, 65,432 units in 2028, 78,781 units in 2029, and 91,730 units in 2030. Gas-powered vehicle sales are expected to recover more slowly, reaching 438,106 units in 2030. Government incentives, including the zero-tariff policy until 2028, are expected to support EV growth by making electric vehicles more affordable. The EV Association of the Philippines has called for the zero-tariff policy to remain in place until 2040 to continue supporting EV adoption. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the extension of the policy would be discussed with other government agencies. BMI notes potential risks to its EV sales outlook, such as changes to the incentive framework after 2028 and slower-than-expected charging network expansion, which could hinder EV adoption. However, it believes Chinese automakers' expansion and falling battery costs will help accelerate EV adoption, particularly in the sports utility vehicle and crossover segments where price remains a key factor for consumers.",
  "summary": "Electric vehicles are expected to continue gaining traction in the Philippines and outperform the overall automotive industry, with sales projected to grow by 11 percent this year amid high fuel costs, according to research and analysis firm BMI.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}