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Charging The Route
ACMobility, Basic Energy expand EV charging for public transport
ACMobility and Basic Energy Corporation (BEC) are expanding their partnership to build more electric vehicle charging hubs for public transport fleets in the Philippines.
The tie-up supports Basic Energy’s Iwas Taas Pamasahe Transport Solutions Program, which allows transport groups to use electric buses without upfront payment and own the vehicles after five years.
The program is designed to help operators shift to electric mobility while reducing exposure to fuel price changes that can affect commuter fares.
ACMobility, the Ayala Group’s mobility platform and EV charging solutions provider, will build charging hubs along key routes for electric buses and private EVs.
The partnership will support the deployment of the Love E-Bus fleet. ACMobility said the charging network will help keep electric buses operational by improving access to charging along major routes.
Carla Buencamino, head of mobility infrastructure at ACMobility, said public transport must be included in the country’s shift to electric mobility.
Basic Energy president and chief executive officer Oscar De Venecia Jr. said the partnership supports the company’s goal of providing sustainable and accessible transport options.
The next charging hub under the partnership will be located at the Total station on the northbound side of the South Luzon Expressway. It will have DC fast chargers for quicker turnaround and AC chargers for longer charging stops.
The partners are also looking at sites in Mandaluyong City, Cainta, Barangka in Marikina and Sumulong Highway. These locations are expected to improve charging access across commuter routes in eastern Metro Manila.
Other planned locations include E. Rodriguez and Visayas Avenue in Quezon City, Newport City in Pasay City and EDSA.
ACMobility and Basic Energy earlier opened EV charging hubs at EcoOil Alabang and the Total station on the North Luzon Expressway.
ACMobility said its EV charging network now covers more than 200 locations nationwide. The company is also developing digital services that will help users access charging stations and service centers.
