Manila Bulletin·3 min read·medium
EV sales surge while gas-powered cars drop as overall auto market weakens
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Dexter Barro II
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Electric vehicle sales in the Philippines surged by 133 percent in the first half of 2026, even as the overall automotive market experienced an 11 percent decline. The growth was driven by strong demand for hybrid and battery-powered models despite a broader economic slowdown in vehicle purchases.
Sales of electric vehicles (xEVs) more than doubled in the first half of 2026, while overall automotive industry sales declined by 11 percent as elevated fuel prices continued to dampen demand.
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