Philippine auto industry holds steady as EVs gain ground

By Anjo Perez

Oct 10, 2025 12:14 am

THE domestic auto industry remains optimistic as it heads into 2026 with growth coming mainly from commercial vehicles and a cautious but notable rise in electric vehicle (EV) takeup.

Data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (Campi) and the Truck Manufacturers Association show a total of 305,381 vehicles sold from January to August 2025, just 0.2 percent higher than the same period last year.

EV SUMMIT Leaders from Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines, BYD Cars Philippines, Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc., the Department of Energy, Foton Motor Philippines, UAAGI and GAC Dangdang gather at the pre-event press conference of the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit in BGC, Taguig on Aug. 27, 2025. PHOTO FROM EVAP

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