The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing a circular that would require parking facilities to provide EV charging, Top Gear Philippines reported on August 24, 2026. The rule would apply to both new and existing buildings.
What the DOE Plans
- Buildings with at least 20 parking spaces, public or private, would have to dedicate at least 5% of slots to EV charging.
- The legal basis is Section 17 of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA).
- Patrick Aquino, director of the DOE’s Energy Utilization Management Bureau, said the circular would be released “within August.”
- The circular is expected to include technical adjustments for older buildings such as condominiums.
- The DOE targets 7,000 charging stations by the end of 2028.
Current figures differ between sources: Top Gear cites 1,844 charging locations, while Unbox reports about 1,600 stations. We could not confirm whether the circular has been issued.
A Mandate Creates Steady Demand
A parking-space requirement turns charging from an optional amenity into a compliance item for malls, offices, condominiums and hotels. That typically drives demand for building-level AC chargers rather than high-power DC units.
What It Means for Buyers
The Philippines runs on 230V at 60 Hz, and EV charging equipment is on the DTI-BPS list of products under mandatory certification. Buyers should confirm 60 Hz operation and certification before import. See our Philippines market page.
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Key Takeaways
- The DOE plans to require 5% of slots for EV charging in buildings with 20+ parking spaces.
- The rule is based on Section 17 of EVIDA and would cover new and existing buildings.
- The DOE targets 7,000 charging stations by the end of 2028.
- Buyers should confirm 60 Hz operation and DTI-BPS certification for imported chargers.
Sources & Standards
- Top Gear Philippines — DOE incoming mandate on charging stations (Aug 24, 2026)
- Unbox.ph — DOE circular on charging stations
