DOE aims for 100% renewable EV charging by 2040

The Department of Energy is aiming to power all electric vehicle charging stations in the Philippines with renewable energy by 2040.

This long-term goal is part of the Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry, which outlines infrastructure and energy targets to support the nation’s EV transition.

DOE Energy Utilization Management Bureau Director Patrick T. Aquino said the strategy begins with sourcing at least 25% of EV charging electricity from renewable sources before 2030.

“Sa ilalim po ng ating roadmap, ang goal po natin bago matapos ang dekada, more than 25% ng pinagkukunan ng kuryente na atin pong ginagamit sa electric vehicles ay galing sa renewable energy. By 2040, and target po ay 100% RE po ang magpa-power para sa EV,” Aquino said.

The announcement came ahead of the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, scheduled for October 23–25, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila.

Aquino added that the DOE’s Charging Infrastructure Development Plan Integration will take effect starting September 6, 2025, providing flexibility for charging providers to source renewable power either onsite or through government-supported mechanisms.

The plan aligns with the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act of 2022, which mandates charging stations in transport hubs, sets fleet conversion goals, and offers tax perks for EV use.

Although the government’s roadmap initially targeted 7,000 charging points by 2020, Aquino said the current number nationwide is just slightly over 1,000.

Industry groups are urging faster development of EV infrastructure to meet growing demand and encourage broader adoption.

“A robust charging infrastructure is crucial to build consumer confidence in EVs. That is why we are continuously engaging with both the private sector and the government to accelerate the rollout of charging stations,” said Edmund Araga, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines.

The summit will bring together leaders from government, business, and the EV industry to discuss ways to advance sustainable transport in the country.