A startup under 1882 Energy Ventures, a company under Aboitiz Power Corporation (sounds a lot like Ayala’s 917 Ventures, doesn’t it?), Voltai will focus on a Business to Business (B2B) instead of a Business to Consumer (B2C) model for its e-bike battery swapping business.

Catering to fleet operators from the fields of logistics, beverage delivery, and ride hailing companies, Voltai will operate its own battery swapping station network supplemented by its own mobile application.

The 2-kW (2.7 horsepower) AP01 will be its inaugural offering. It’s said to be designed specifically for Philippine road conditions.

Voltai’s business model sees it leasing its EVs and batteries for a fixed fee, shielding consumer businesses from rising vehicle costs and fuel price hikes, making it easier to scale cleaner and more sustainable fleets and lower their overall emissions. By making the transition to electric-powered fleets, fleet businesses can also expect less maintenance costs.

Still in its pilot stage, Voltai has already partnered with fuel retailer Cleanfuel, as well as co-living and dormitory brand MyTown, to situate 15 battery swapping stations within their respective locations.

Voltai plans to further expand next year in Metro Manila and nearby provinces and establish after-sales support.

“The Voltai pilot preview marks the first step toward building the future of fleet e-mobility in the Philippines — smarter, cleaner, and more cost-efficient,” said 1882 Energy Ventures Head of Ideation and Voltai Co-founder and CEO Fazlur Abdul Rahman. “As a business-to-business solution, it addresses downtime, frequent maintenance, and fuel cost challenges for fleet businesses and riders, while also providing remote visibility on utilization.”

“We are very excited to share Voltai to the Philippine market and provide businesses with fleet requirements a competitive edge through lower costs, higher efficiency, and reduced emissions without the need to shoulder heavy upfront costs,” shared Rahman.