{"id":28685,"date":"2025-05-01T16:38:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T08:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/?p=28685"},"modified":"2025-05-01T16:38:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T08:38:03","slug":"byd-and-acmobility-propel-cebus-electric-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/byd-and-acmobility-propel-cebus-electric-future\/","title":{"rendered":"BYD and ACMobility Propel Cebu\u2019s Electric Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p><strong>BYD and ACMobility Propel Cebu\u2019s Electric Future<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Shared Vision for Electrified Mobility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cebu City, Philippines<\/strong> \u2014 Cebu is charging ahead, both literally and figuratively, toward an electrified future. Thanks to a powerful collaboration between <strong>BYD Cars Philippines<\/strong> and <strong>ACMobility<\/strong>, the region is becoming a shining example of what\u2019s possible in the push for sustainable mobility. With the recent arrival of the <strong>BYD Tech Tour<\/strong> at <strong>SM Seaside City Cebu<\/strong> and the activation of <strong>16 new ACMobility EV charging stations<\/strong>, Cebu is cementing its place as the epicenter of electric mobility in the <strong>Visayas region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28693\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-28693\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-3-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-3-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-3-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-3-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-3-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-3-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">L-R) Jill Pe\u00f1a, Brand Marketing Director, BYD Cars Philippines; Ritchell Selma, Chief Operating Officer, BYD Cebu Group; Edward Onglatco, President and CEO, BYD Cebu Group; Kenneth Huan, Senior Vice President, BYD Cebu Group; Josh Altarejos, Infrastructure Site Development Director, ACMobility<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This joint mission goes beyond bringing electric vehicles (EVs) to local roads. It\u2019s about making <strong>electric mobility accessible, practical, and sustainable<\/strong> for all. <strong>BYD<\/strong> is delivering the innovation and vehicles, while <strong>ACMobility<\/strong> is providing the critical infrastructure to support this growing demand for EVs.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;This expansion brings electrification within reach of more Filipino communities,&#8221;<\/em> said <strong>Carla Buencamino<\/strong>, Head of Mobility Infrastructure at ACMobility. <em>&#8220;Cebu is leading the charge in the Visayas, and we\u2019re committed to building a reliable and inclusive EV charging network to meet this growing demand.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28687\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-28687\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-4-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-4-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-4-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-4-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-4-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-4-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R) Karlo Ponce, Manager, BPI Auto Loans Retail Market; Lyra Congson, Sales Associate, BPI Auto Loans Direct Market; Jill Pe\u00f1a, Brand Marketing Director, BYD Cars Philippines; Ritchell Selma, Chief Operating Officer, BYD Cebu Group; Edward Onglatco, President and CEO, BYD Cebu Group; Wilbert Yu, AVP and Auto Loan Sales Channel Head &#8211; Visayas, BPI Retail Loans; Kenneth Huan, Senior Vice President, BYD Cebu Group; Josh Altarejos, Infrastructure Site Development Director, ACMobility; Carlito Aguilar<br \/>Senior Manager, BPI Auto Loans Retail Market; Adrian Banzon, Manager, BPI Auto Loans Direct Market; Vince Cebrecus, Sales Associate, BPI Auto Loans Retail Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>BYD\u2019s Electric Ecosystem Expands in Cebu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In its ongoing commitment to bringing sustainable mobility to Filipinos, BYD kicked off its <strong>Tech Tour<\/strong> at SM Seaside City Cebu from <strong>April 25 to 27<\/strong>. This immersive event gave guests the chance to experience <strong>BYD&#8217;s cutting-edge EV technology<\/strong> firsthand. Attendees explored the brand\u2019s latest vehicles, test-drove EVs, and even scored discounts of up to <strong>\u20b110,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BYD\u2019s focus on Cebu is no coincidence. In <strong>2024<\/strong>, BYD launched its first Visayas dealership, <strong>BYD Cebu North<\/strong>, in partnership with <strong>Global Star Motors<\/strong>. Since then, two additional locations\u2014at <strong>Ayala Center Cebu<\/strong> and <strong>IL Corso<\/strong>\u2014have strengthened BYD\u2019s presence in the region. But the growth doesn\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n<p>Three new dealerships are set to open soon:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cebu Central<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cebu Toledo<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cebu South<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>&#8220;Our expansion in Cebu reflects our commitment to making sustainable mobility real for everyday Filipinos,&#8221;<\/em> said <strong>Bob Palanca<\/strong>, Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines. <em>&#8220;We\u2019re working hand in hand with ACMobility to ensure every EV we put on the road is supported by reliable infrastructure.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28686\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-2-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-2-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-2-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-2-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-2-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-2-4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>ACMobility\u2019s EV Infrastructure Revolution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While BYD builds excitement for EVs, <strong>ACMobility<\/strong> is laying the groundwork with an expanding <strong>EV charging network<\/strong>. Through its <strong>Charge Forward initiative<\/strong> and the national <strong>Philippine EV Spine program<\/strong>, ACMobility aims to establish over <strong>35 charging hubs<\/strong> across the Visayas by the end of <strong>2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Already live are charge points at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ayala Center Cebu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IL Corso<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bantayan and Camotes Islands<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re driving through bustling urban centers or heading to remote island destinations, ACMobility ensures drivers have dependable access to power.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;The Philippine EV Spine initiative is pivotal to shaping the country\u2019s electric mobility future,&#8221;<\/em> added Buencamino. <em>&#8220;We\u2019re building a network that gives every Filipino the confidence to embrace EVs, knowing the infrastructure is there to support them.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28689\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-6-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-6-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-6-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-6-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-6-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-6-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Effortless Charging with Evro App<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To maintain <strong>24\/7 availability<\/strong> and ensure seamless service, ACMobility has introduced a <strong>paid charging model<\/strong> via the <strong>Evro app<\/strong>. Rates start at <strong>\u20b133.5 for AC charging<\/strong> and <strong>\u20b138 for DC charging<\/strong>, aligning pricing with regional energy costs while supporting network sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>For those seeking added value, ACMobility offers <strong>flexible subscription plans<\/strong> priced between <strong>\u20b11,200 and \u20b14,000<\/strong>. These plans provide <strong>30-day charging credits<\/strong> and up to <strong>20% savings<\/strong>. Alternatively, the <strong>Charge500 prepaid package<\/strong> offers a one-time discount option, making EV ownership more affordable and convenient.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28690\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-7-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-7-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-7-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-7-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-7-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-7-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Partnership with Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The collaboration between BYD and ACMobility represents more than just strategic alignment; it\u2019s a <strong>blueprint for national electrification<\/strong>. As BYD continues to innovate with its electric vehicles, ACMobility ensures the necessary infrastructure remains one step ahead. Together, they\u2019re creating a seamless pathway to widespread EV adoption in the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>Through partnerships with companies like <strong>Ayala Malls<\/strong>, <strong>GlobalStar<\/strong>, and <strong>Prince Stores<\/strong>, ACMobility is broadening the availability of charging stations, even in historically underserved areas.<\/p>\n<p>This partnership is proof that the road to electrification is a team effort\u2014one that involves innovation, infrastructure, and a shared vision for sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28691\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-8-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-8-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-8-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-8-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-8-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Photo-8-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Electrification: Cebu Leads the Way<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cebu\u2019s growing electric ecosystem is a glimpse into the Philippines\u2019 electrified future. With BYD\u2019s EV technology and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acmobility.ph\">ACMobility\u2019s<\/a> nationwide infrastructure initiatives, the dream of accessible electric mobility is becoming a reality.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>BYD Tech Tour<\/strong>, dealership expansions, and ACMobility\u2019s charging solutions are just the beginning. As more EV drivers hit the road, the Visayas region is setting an inspiring precedent for the rest of the country.<\/p>\n<p>For those ready to explore the benefits of electric mobility, the future looks brighter than ever.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BYD and ACMobility Propel Cebu\u2019s Electric Future A Shared Vision for Electrified Mobility Cebu City, Philippines \u2014 Cebu is charging ahead, both literally and figuratively, toward an electrified future. 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