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Government accelerates EV transition

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<div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17781566998331778156734600.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Philippines is starting to transition to EVs with the rollout of 10,000 units. <em>Photo source: Francisco Motors </em></span></span></span></div><p>The Philippines has reached an inflection point in its transition to electric mobility, as it unveiled FMC ELEKTRON® of Francisco Motors®, a fully integrated electric vehicle platform designed for large-scale deployment—paired with a clear recommendation for a minimum 10,000-unit government fleet rollout to catalyze nationwide adoption.</p><p>The position of the company marks a shift in the national conversation—from long-term planning and policy development toward practical, near-term execution at scale. </p><p>&quot;The Philippines has already done the groundwork—policy direction, modernization programs, and market awareness,&quot; said Elmer Bautista Francisco, Chairman of Francisco Motors. &quot;What drives the next phase is not discussion. It is deployment.&quot; </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>From readiness to scale</strong></div><p>FMC ELEKTRON® is built on a globally deployed and real-world proven EV platform currently running in streets of 10 countries and has been localized for Philippine conditions, supported by a digital-first distribution system, a nationwide operational network, and renewable energy-powered infrastructure hubs. </p><p>The system is designed to remove the traditional constraints that have slowed EV adoption, including: </p><p>• fragmented distribution</p><p>• limited aftersales coverage</p><p>• uneven charging infrastructure</p><p>• high-cost structures tied to dealership models </p><p>Instead, Francisco Motors has introduced a platform-based approach, integrating: </p><p>• direct digital purchasing</p><p>• nationwide affiliate-driven reach</p><p>• on-demand aftersales support</p><p>• strategically deployed service and charging hubs </p><p>&quot;This is not simply a vehicle entering the market,&quot; said Francisco. &quot;It is a complete operating system for mobility focused on superior user experience.&quot; </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Why scale matters now</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17781567695741778156804867.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Francisco Motors releases FMC ELEKTRON®. <em>Photo source: Francisco Motors </em></span></span></span></div><p>According to Francisco Motors®, the next phase of EV adoption in the Philippines depends on immediate, visible, and measurable deployment at scale, particularly within government fleets. </p><p>The company identified a baseline deployment of at least 10,000 units across national and local government agencies as a practical and high-impact starting point. </p><p>Such a rollout would: </p><p>• accelerate infrastructure utilization and expansion</p><p>• establish operational benchmarks across agencies</p><p>• improve lifecycle cost efficiencies through scale</p><p>• provide real-world data for policy refinement</p><p>• signal confidence in locally led solutions </p><p>&quot;Infrastructure follows utilization. Costs follow scale. Confidence follows action,&quot; said Francisco. &quot;A 10,000-unit deployment is not symbolic—it is structural.&quot; </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Procurement as policy in action</strong></div><p>Francisco Motors emphasized that while incentives and regulatory support remain valuable, procurement itself is the most direct and measurable form of government support. </p><p>&quot;Incentives shape intention. Procurement demonstrates commitment,&quot; said Francisco. &quot;When the government adopts at scale, it sends a clear signal to the private sector, investors, and the broader market that the transition is real and underway.&quot; </p><p>The company noted that many global EV transitions have been accelerated by fleet-led adoption, particularly within government and institutional use cases. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>A locally anchored platform</strong></div><p>FMC ELEKTRON® is positioned not only as a competitive product, but as a locally anchored platform capable of supporting long-term industry development. </p><p>With pricing targeted between P1.5 million to P1.7 million, the vehicle aligns with current market offerings while delivering additional value through: </p><p>• low operating costs</p><p>• integrated aftersales systems</p><p>• digital ownership experience</p><p>• renewable-powered infrastructure </p><p>Francisco Motors also confirmed that the rollout is designed to support future localization initiatives, including assembly and component integration, further strengthening the domestic EV ecosystem. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>A strategic opportunity for national leadership</strong></div><p>The company framed the current moment as an opportunity for the Philippines to move from </p><p>participation in leadership in the regional EV transition. </p><p>&quot;This is an opportunity to demonstrate that the Philippines can lead its own mobility transformation,&quot; said Francisco. &quot;We have the platform, the network, and the capability to execute.&quot; </p><p>Francisco Motors added that early, decisive action would position the country as a reference model for scalable, locally led EV adoption across Southeast Asia and emerging markets. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Execution readiness</strong></div><p>Francisco Motors confirmed that FMC ELEKTRON® is supported by: </p><p>• fully operational digital sales platform</p><p>• nationwide leadership and affiliate network</p><p>• expanding aftersales and technician ecosystem</p><p>• renewable-powered service and charging hubs </p><p>&quot;These systems are good to go,&quot; said Francisco. &quot;The transition is no longer theoretical. It is executable.&quot; </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The next step</strong></div><p>As the Philippines continues to prioritize sustainable transport, modernization, and energy transition, Francisco Motors is positioning a 10,000-unit government fleet rollout as the logical and immediate next step. </p><p>&quot;This is not about accelerating timelines,&quot; said Francisco. &quot;It is about aligning action with readiness.&quot; </p><p>&quot;The Philippines is no longer preparing for the transition to electric mobility. It is ready to execute it —at scale.&quot;</p>

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