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Manila Bulletin devider Environment and Sustainability devider SM now has the widest network of free EV charging stations in the Philippines

SM now has the widest network of free EV charging stations in the Philippines

Free E-Vehicle charging stations ready to ease range anxiety among Filipino owners from Luzon to Mindanao

By MBrand
Published May 30, 2026 01:19 am  |  Updated May 29, 2026 11:47 pm
As the world gradually shifts to greener transport options, SM has expanded its infrastructure to serve the growing market of local E-Vehicle (EV) owners through its nationwide network of 183 EV Charging stations. It has also eased convenience for customers by providing free EV charging across 84 malls and non-mall properties in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
In line with the SM Green Movement, the expanded network of EV charging stations provides customers with free charging for up to three hours in the comfort of their most-loved SM Supermall.
“The free EV charging comes at a crucial time, especially with the current energy crisis increasing the need for alternative modes of transport that are not as dependent on crude. We are happy to keep serving our customers across our nationwide network of most-loved malls until the crisis settles,” said Engr. Junias Eusebio, SM Supermalls Vice President for Operations.
Nationwide network: EV Charging stations across SM’s most-loved Supermalls in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao offer free top-ups for a maximum of three hours.
Nationwide network: EV Charging stations across SM’s most-loved Supermalls in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao offer free top-ups for a maximum of three hours.
Nationwide network: EV Charging stations across SM’s most-loved Supermalls in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao offer free top-ups for a maximum of three hours.
Nationwide network: EV Charging stations across SM’s most-loved Supermalls in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao offer free top-ups for a maximum of three hours.
Nationwide network: EV Charging stations across SM’s most-loved Supermalls in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao offer free top-ups for a maximum of three hours.
Nationwide network: EV Charging stations across SM’s most-loved Supermalls in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao offer free top-ups for a maximum of three hours.
Envisioned by SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy, SM was the first mall chain to roll out free EV charging stations back in 2022 to also support the government’s thrust of pivoting transportation toward more sustainable and environmentally-friendly power options. From an initial number of 4 mall sites, SM now has the largest network of EV charging stations nationwide, with over 95 mall and non-mall properties operating these facilities.
“Offering this service for free also helps lower the barrier of entry for EV ownership in the country,” said Eusebio. “This encourages more Filipinos to consider this mode of transport, which makes EV adoption faster, contributing to SM’s and the national government’s overall pursuit of sustainability.”
With the nationwide coverage of SM malls, range anxiety among owners is lessened as well. Eusebio mentions how customers are already familiar with SM Malls and visit its spaces to relax or run errands, thus, engaging with the charging stations becomes a natural and seamless benefit during their visit.
SM Supermalls electric vehicle chargers are open during mall hours. Chargers available include the Winline YLCED80K02 80kW DC Rapid Charger with CCS2 Type 2 and GBT (SM City Bataan only), and the Wallbox Pulsar Max 7.4kW AC Charger Type 2. Additionally, two SM malls also offer e-bike chargers. SM Mall of Asia also has a Tesla Supercharging Station situated along Ocean Drive.
With a 90% coverage of EV charging stations nationwide, SM aims to reach 100% coverage by the end of May.
Head to your most-loved SM mall with an EV charging station for your next top-up. For a list of charging stations, visit https://www.smsupermalls.com/electric-vehicle-charging-stations-terms-and-conditions
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