The 22-day electrified adventure “Drive Electric. Love Pinas.” set out to prove that electric travel in the Philippines is no longer a distant future, made possible by ACMobility’s expansive nationwide charging network, the Philippine EV Spine.
The question “Where am I going to charge?” no longer plagues Filipino drivers today when they think of a long-distance EV road trip. In “Drive Electric. Love Pinas.”, BYD Cars Philippines, ACMobility, and the Department of Tourism set out to answer that question through a 22-day adventure across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao led by Will Dasovich, demonstrating just how prepared the country is for electric travel through a charging network that’s steadily becoming the new backbone of how Filipinos move.
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The Philippine EV Spine
The Philippine EV Spine by ACMobility is the key to this all-electric future, the nationwide charging network anchored on the idea that EV confidence doesn’t just come from range, but from knowing where you can stop next.
As of April 2026, the expansive network covers more than 200 charging hubs nationwide, and it only continues to grow. Now, Filipino drivers no longer have to ask themselves, “Will I make it?”, but rather, “Where do I want to stop?” The possibilities are endless.
Charging Outside Of Metro Manila
The Philippine EV Spine network now extends past the Metro, encompassing key areas across Central Luzon, North Luzon, South Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. Charging locations include Pagudpud, Baguio, Lucena, Camarines Sur, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, and Pagadian, to name a few.
These placements are strategic, the charging locations situated on routes Filipinos actually take for work, family visits, or holidays, ensuring that supercharged travel becomes intuitive rather than another task to exert effort into.
How Evro Makes For Easier Trip Planning
ACMobility’s partner app, Evro, makes planning these stops a whole lot easier by letting EV drivers locate nearby ACMobility EV Charging Hubs. The app becomes a one-stop-shop for all their roadtrip needs, giving them the ability to check station availability, manage charging sessions, and pay cashlessly via GCash or credit card with just a few taps.
So, what does this all mean in practice? For one thing, you can already figure out your charging stops even before you leave the comfort of your home, or adjust your itinerary on the fly during your trip. A charging break doesn’t have to mean downtime: it can be lunch, a coffee run, a chance to stretch, or even a surprise detour to a new place, becoming a natural and even enjoyable part of your trip rather than an interruption.
For additional support in Metro Manila, ACMobility also offers Power-on-Wheels, a mobile charging service that brings DC fast charging straight to EV owners through scheduled bookings or emergency charging support when needed.
Two World Records, And One Very Filipino Journey
During “Drive Electric. Love Pinas.” the convoy didn’t simply travel through a controlled setting or a short city loop. Instead, it put everything to the test through real Philippine conditions: the sand dunes of Ilocos Norte, the rising and falling mountain roads of Baguio, the long stretches of Bicol, the island routes of Cebu, and the highways deep into Mindanao.
The world took notice; the campaign earned two Guinness World Records titles, which were “Most number of cities visited in a continuous journey by a battery-powered electric vehicle” and “Most number of cities visited in a continuous journey by a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.”
What’s most impressive, and undeniable proof of the facts, is that these records weren’t set on a closed European motorway or a purpose-built test route. They were set right here, on Philippine roads, amid realistic conditions that the country’s drivers deal with every day.
Support Beyond The Charger
There’s a simple way to tell if a charging network is great: it gets you where you want to be. But what keeps you confident is knowing that this support doesn’t end once you’ve unplugged. BYD Cars Philippines backs its owners with 81 dealerships nationwide, 24/7 Roadside Assistance, and a once-a-year preventive maintenance schedule. Whether you’re driving familiar routes or venturing somewhere new, that comprehensive and convenient network means help is rarely far away.
The Road Ahead Is A Connected One
Going electric in the Philippines used to feel like a leap of faith, or a distant future that was nebulous and unreachable. But today? It has become a very real option, one backed by infrastructure, support, and real-world results. What “Drive Electric. Love Pinas.” did was show the country, and the world, that the road ahead isn’t just electric—it’s connected.
Ready to go electric? Explore BYD’s full lineup at http://bydcarsph.com, discover the ACMobility charging network at acmobility.ph, plan your next adventure at tourism.gov.ph, and learn more about the full journey at goev.ph.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Philippine EV Spine is ACMobility’s nationwide EV charging network designed to make long-distance electric travel across the Philippines possible and more convenient. As of April 2026, the network includes more than 200 charging hubs nationwide spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Yes. The 22-day “Drive Electric. Love Pinas.” journey by BYD Cars Philippines, ACMobility, and the Department of Tourism demonstrated that nationwide EV travel in the Philippines is now possible through the growing Philippine EV Spine charging network. The convoy traveled through Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao under real Philippine driving conditions.
ACMobility EV Charging Hubs are located across key destinations beyond Metro Manila, including Pagudpud, Baguio, Lucena, Camarines Sur, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, and Pagadian. The charging stations are strategically placed along routes Filipinos commonly take for road trips, holidays, and family travel.
Evro is ACMobility’s partner app that helps EV drivers locate nearby charging hubs, check station availability, manage charging sessions, and pay cashlessly through GCash or credit card. The app allows drivers to plan charging stops before a trip or adjust their route while on the road.
