BYD Docks with Over 1,500 EVs in Batangas

Batangas City — The Philippines has officially become the first international stop for BYD’s dedicated roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel, which arrived carrying more than 1,500 brand-new New Energy Vehicles (NEVs).

The shipment, received by BYD Cars Philippines under ACMobility, is seen as a major step in the brand’s plan to combine clean energy production with sustainable distribution. Notably, half of the vessel’s crew are Filipino seafarers—an inclusion that highlights BYD’s move to integrate local talent into its global operations.

For BYD, the Philippines is more than just a delivery point. The country has been positioned as a strategic gateway in the brand’s growing logistics network, strengthening its role in clean mobility adoption across Asia.

“This milestone is a testament to the Philippines’ readiness for large-scale EV adoption,” said Bob Palanca, Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines. “Being the first stop on this vessel’s global journey highlights our country’s role in BYD’s sustainable growth.”

The vessel, named after BYD’s manufacturing hub in Zhengzhou, is part of a planned eight-ship fleet that will serve the brand’s global rollout of low-emission logistics. Measuring 199.9 meters long and 38 meters wide, it can carry up to 7,000 vehicles at once. Its 16 adjustable decks, climate control sensors, and dual-fuel propulsion system running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) make it a cleaner, more efficient alternative to conventional shipping. BYD says the system reduces emissions by over 30 percent, aligning with its long-term mission to “Cool the Earth by 1°C.”

Adam Hu, Country Head of BYD Philippines, added: “Having the journey begin in Batangas highlights how advanced logistics and innovation come together to drive our sustainable future.”

The vessel’s arrival is expected to boost supply of BYD models and spare parts, allowing faster and more frequent deliveries to Filipino families looking at electric mobility. It also underscores ACMobility’s ongoing efforts to build a complete EV ecosystem, including charging hubs across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

BYD Cars Philippines currently operates dealerships in Quezon Avenue, Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Greenfield Mandaluyong, Cebu, Davao, Pampanga, Fairview, Commonwealth, Alabang, Cagayan de Oro, and Bacolod.