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Over 100 electric vehicle charge points in Makati seen by ACMobility for sustainability

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Agatha Gregorio

ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA — ACMobility eyes having over 100 electric vehicle (EV) charge points in Makati by the end of the year to expand sustainable living in the city.</p><p>The number currently stands at 70 following the launch of an EV charging hub at Corinthian Carpark in Makati on Tuesday, May 27.</p><p>According to Makati Central Estate Association (MACEA) Treasurer Jojo Tolentino, the investment in EV infrastructure is a move towards prioritizing sustainability.</p><p>&quot;Electric vehicle adoption is no longer a distant goal. It is a growing movement that demands real solutions. By investing in EV infrastructure today, we are sending a clear message. Sustainability is not merely part of our future. It is our priority in our present. This initiative aligns with the broader vision behind Makati 2050, where cleaner mobility, integrated systems, and low-carbon living are essential pillars,&quot; Tolentino said during the launch.</p><p>The new charging station by Ayala Land, ACMobility, MACEA, and the Makati government is powered entirely by renewable energy.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/1/21/more-ev-charging-stations-to-open-in-makati-acmobility-1550">More EV charging stations to open in Makati: ACMobility</a></div><p>&quot;This is made possible with the program of the Department of Energy&#x27;s (DOE) Green Energy Option Program, which allows us to source from solar, wind, and geothermal energy without having to have an on-site installation. This is really very forward-thinking and it&#x27;s an approach that benefits not only the EV drivers, but it also supports the national target of having a 35% mix of renewable energy by 2030,&quot; ACMobility Head of Mobility Infrastructure Carla Buencamino said.</p><p>The newly launched station also houses the fastest EV charger in the country, according to Buencamino. The UltraFast charger can finish charging in 10 to 15 minutes with 480 kilowatts of power.</p><p>&quot;The speed depends on the specification of the car and the charging condition by which you do it. But the equipment itself is currently the fastest that is registered with the Department of Energy as well. And at 480 kilowatts, it has the capability to fully charge a vehicle as fast as 10 to 15 minutes,&quot; Buencamino said.</p><p>SuperFast chargers are also available at the station at 240 kilowatts.</p><p>Celebrity Slater Young also graced the launch as an EV user.</p><p>&quot;Sa bahay namin, we have a home charger. It takes mga eight hours. It&#x27;s not much of a hassle if it&#x27;s at home because you can just charge it overnight, pero of course, when you&#x27;re mobile, gusto mo mag-coffee ka lang, dapat tapos na. […] So I think this can level up the playing field when it comes to charging,&quot; Young said.</p><p>ACMobility aims to put up 700 charge points by the end of the year, according to Buencamino. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/6/20/electric-vehicle-or-diesel-powered-car-which-is-better-905">Electric vehicle or diesel-powered car — which is better?</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s7eMhuHOU4w?si=_av2s3ko9nKOO2D9" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>ACMobility eyes having over 100 electric vehicle (EV) charge points in Makati by the end of the year to expand sustainable living in the city.</p>

ACMobility eyes having over 100 electric vehicle (EV) charge points in Makati by the end of the year to expand sustainable living in the city.