ACMobility, the mobility solutions arm of the Ayala Group, said the company is on track to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Makati by the first quarter of the year.
In a statement, Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, ACMobility chief executive officer, said the company aims to install 74 fully operational charging points across 18 locations, including offices, malls, condominiums, and other key areas.
Zobel said this ambitious expansion is a key step in establishing Makati as a central hub for electric mobility in Metro Manila, providing residents and visitors with easy access to charging infrastructure.
"ACMobility is excited to enhance Makati’s mobility infrastructure with a comprehensive charging network, ensuring convenient and efficient solutions for residents and visitors,” Zobel said.
"As a key city for our EV ecosystem expansion, Makati exemplifies the potential of electric mobility in urban centers, and we are committed to meeting its evolving needs towards a greener future,” he added.
To achieve its first-quarter goal, ACMobility said it is working in close collaboration with Ayala Land and the Makati Central Estate Association (MACEA) to ensure the strategic distribution of charging stations in the city.
According to ACMobility, the expansion will include 27 additional charge points, with 19 being DC fast charge points that offer reduced charging times. Ultra-fast chargers will be installed at the Corinthian and Legaspi car parks.
"As one of the country's most sustainable cities, Makati continues to lead by example in building a future-ready urban environment," said Abigail "Abby" Binay, Mayor of Makati City. ”By boosting our EV infrastructure through ACMobility, we commit to the integration of cleaner technologies into the daily life of Makatizens.”
“We look forward to the expansion of ACMobility's EV charging stations not only within the business district but also outside of it, making it possible for the entire Makati community to experience the benefits of electric vehicles,” she added.