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BYD chairman visits Philippines
BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu visited the Philippines as the Chinese automaker and local partner ACMobility reviewed the growth of their electric vehicle business in the country.
Wang toured BYD dealerships, DENZA showrooms in Alabang and Cebu, and ACMobility charging hubs. He also met frontline employees, customers, dealer principals and business partners during the visit.
BYD Chairman and President, Wang Chuanfu alongside other regional and global BYD leaders, and executives of ACMobility led by CEO, Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, visit a local dealership in Metro Manila to reaffirm its commitment to aid in the country’s electrification push.
The Philippine trip came three years after ACMobility and BYD began their partnership in 2023. BYD now has 81 dealerships nationwide, while premium electric vehicle brand DENZA operates four locations.
Wang described the Philippines as one of the region’s most promising markets for new energy vehicles. He credited the growth of electrified mobility in the country and ACMobility’s investment in customer support.
BYD and DENZA dealer principals alongside BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility Executives led by Bob Palanca, Managing Director and Jaime Alfonso Zobel De Ayala hold a meeting with BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu and regional BYD leaders to align their commitment to bring Filipinos a more convenient and accessible way to switch to electric mobility
(L-R) Bob Palanca, Managing Director, BYD Cars Philippines; Paul Tionson, President, Evomile Innovations Corp.; Glenn Yu, President, Sea Electric Philippines, Inc.; Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, CEO, ACMobility; Willy Chiongbian, Chairman, Horizon Auto Services, Inc.; Juan Antonio Macasieb, President, Astral Motors Corporation; Dennis Salvador, Head of BYD Brand, Iconic Dealerships Inc.; Fred Feng, Country Head, Harmony New Energy Auto Service (Philippines) Ltd., Corp.; Mark Tieng, President & CEO, Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp.; Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President, BYD Co., Ltd.; Wally Alvarez, Dealer Principal, Image Davao Mobility Corporation; Liza Yao, President, Richprime Motors Corporation; Edward Onglatco, President & CEO, Global Star Motors; Oscar Chng, President, Valuesales Incorporated; Adam Hu, Country Head, BYD and DENZA Philippines; Liu Xueliang, Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd. and General Manager, BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division
“At BYD, everything begins with our customers, understanding their needs, investing continuously in research and development, and creating technology that genuinely improves people’s lives,” Wang said.
ACMobility chief executive officer Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala said the cost of transportation continues to affect Filipino households and that new energy vehicles could help address that concern.
He said the company has invested across the ownership cycle, including vehicle distribution, dealerships, charging facilities and after-sales support. ACMobility’s electric vehicle charging network currently covers more than 200 locations nationwide.
Zobel said Wang was able to see these operations during the visit. ACMobility plans to continue expanding its services to make electrified vehicles a practical choice for more Filipino families.
(L-R) Emi Arboleda, Aftersales Director, BYD Cars Philippines; Christine Donato, Distributor Chief Finance Officer, BYD Cars Philippines; Steve Gingco, Head of AutoCare and Retail Group, Iconic Dealership Inc.; Erroll Dueñas, Network Director, BYD Cars Philippines; Dana Uson, Head of Strategy, ACMobility and President of ACMobility Premium Dealership Inc.; Isa Suarez-Paras, PR and Communications Director, ACMobility; Adam Hu, Country Head, BYD and DENZA Philippines; Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, CEO, ACMobility; Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President, BYD Co., Ltd.; Liu Xueliang, Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd. and General Manager, BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division; James Ng, General Manager of BYD Singapore; Bob Palanca, Managing Director, BYD Cars Philippines; Dennis Salvador, Head of BYD Brand, Iconic Dealerships Inc., ACMobility; Jolo Aranas, Sales Director, BYD Cars Philippines
BYD Cars Philippines managing director Bob Palanca described Wang’s visit as a vote of confidence in ACMobility and the Philippine market.
Palanca said the partners have made progress over the past three years as demand for electrified vehicles has grown. BYD Cars Philippines will continue adding vehicles to its local lineup while improving the ownership experience.
Adam Hu, country head of BYD and DENZA Philippines, said the two brands are working with their partners to increase their dealership coverage, improve customer service and invest further in the local EV ecosystem.
The visit gave Wang a closer look at how BYD’s Philippine operations have developed beyond vehicle sales. The local business now includes a wider retail network, premium DENZA dealerships, charging sites and after-sales services.
BYD and ACMobility said they will continue developing this network as more Filipino motorists consider battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
