ACMobility, Ayala’s mobility arm and the leading provider of EV charging solutions and infrastructure in the Philippines, has expanded its nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network with the launch of a new EV Charging Station (EVCS) in Lucena City. Located within PTT Lucena and just across the Lucena City Government Complex, the charging hub strengthens connectivity between the region, making long distance EV travel to South Luzon and Bicol possible.
For years, EV travel from Manila to Bicol, spanning around 450 to 500 kilometers, has been challenging due to limited charging options. The Lucena station now serves as a critical stopover that supports long-distance journeys along the southern corridor of Luzon.
As more EV charging hubs continue to open in strategic locations across Luzon, motorists can now travel farther with less range anxiety. The Lucena site also offers a comfortable break for travelers, with nearby restaurants and convenience stops that make it an ideal pitstop for long drives.
Beyond its strategic location, the Lucena station is equipped with modern charging facilities that cater to a range of EV needs. These include a 120 kW DC fast charger with two charge points for rapid charging and a 22 kW AC charger with one charge point for standard use. Capacity will soon increase within the Lucena City area with the addition of two more AC chargers in the Giant Lucena station along Evo Tourism Rd. serve more residents, travelers, and future EV users. All chargers are likewise supported by the Evro app, allowing users to locate stations, check availability, charge, and pay with ease.
The site is also built for future e-mobility solutions, capable of supporting not only private EVs but also upcoming electrified public transport such as e-jeepneys, fleets, and LGU-led mobility initiatives.
With its proximity to the New Lucena City Hall, the station also supports Lucena’s efforts to advance cleaner and more efficient mobility for its communities. The site gives the local government convenient access to EV charging infrastructure that can complement future electrified transport programs and other sustainability initiatives.
“We are building up Lucena City as a gateway location for wider interregional mobility in the country,” said Mark Alcala, Mayor of Lucena City. “With this new charging infrastructure built at the heart of Lucena, we are enabling more EV owners to travel confidently from South Luzon all the way to Bicol, helping build a more sustainable and connected transport ecosystem.”
The Lucena City Government, led by Mayor Mark Alcala, is also exploring the installation of additional EV charging stations on LGU-owned properties across the city. This initiative aims to make EV charging more accessible to residents and visitors alike—further reinforcing Lucena’s position as a forward-looking city championing sustainability and clean transport. By integrating EV infrastructure into city-owned spaces, the local government hopes to encourage more EV adoption and support the transition to a low-carbon mobility ecosystem.
Moreover, the Lucena EVCS forms part of ACMobility’s continued expansion of the Philippine EV Spine, the largest EV charging network in the country, connecting major cities, transport hubs, highways, and key destinations nationwide.
“Every new station means more freedom for EV drivers to go farther and explore more. We want Filipinos to enjoy the journey as much as the destination, with the confidence that they can charge reliably along the way, anywhere in the country,” adds Carla Buencamino, Head of Mobility Infrastructure at ACMobility.
"launch of a new EV Charging Station (EVCS) in Lucena City. Located within PTT Lucena and just across the Lucena City Government Complex"
ReplyDeleteDoes anybody see any semblance of a firefighting system within the charging station? As mentioned in the article, it is within a gasoline station and near a govt complex which probably have lots of people. How do these get a permit to operate from the LGU/BFP, where most are "very strict" in issuance of private home's occupancy permit.
If it's within a gas station then most likely covered siya by whatever measures are protecting the larger gas station. Why are you asking these questions as if getting a permit is almost impossible? lol
Deleteganyan kasi mga typical anti-EV
DeleteThe issue is that LGUs/BFP are "milking" the ordinary people when they file for permit for their homes. They require (or sell) extinguishers and display them during inspection, before they issue a permit. While these ev stations seem to have lax implementation of BFP policies.
DeleteIt is not about anti-EV but the possible unequal treatment by LGUs/BFP when it comes to issuance of permits.
Are you really just complaining because you had to pay for a fire extinguisher or two? Is that really all this is? lol
DeleteYou are also mistakingly comparing the requirements needed for a building/house vs a charger that is out in the open.
If the charger has an issue the electricity is stopped automatically and these units don't have a battery or something that risks exploding. It's basically a very high capacity outlet.
If a house or building catches fire then you NEED to stop it because of all the potential fuel that can add to the fire (and potential loss of life). So, yeah, much stricter.
"possible unequal treatment" - these are businesses so maybe they get treated a little better than ordinary people. Do you complain when you're in a bank when businesses constantly go straight to the teller while you're waiting for your number? It's not something to cry about.
"Are you really just complaining because you had to pay for a fire extinguisher or two? Is that really all this is? lol"
Delete"these are businesses so maybe they get treated a little better than ordinary people. Do you complain when you're in a bank when businesses constantly go straight to the teller while you're waiting for your number? It's not something to cry about."
Go ahead if you want to tolerate corruption. Dont whine or complain when your taxes are diverted into govt worker's pocket. Or maybe you are one of them hence being defensive?
Sigh.. it's not corruption when they are enforcing the law (RA 9514). Although, there is a violation in your scenario where the BFP themselves are not allowed to sell anything (I admittedly overlooked addressing this part).
DeleteBut the requirements themselves aren't the problem, neither is the obligation for an individual or a business to comply to the law.
Making your specific gripe equivalent to generalized corruption is a poor argument, no one's advocating for tolerance of corruption.
Your points are being answered in (technical) detail but you ignore the answers and are only focusing on the parts where your personal (maybe emotional) investment is being called out.
The EVIDA law specifically states that certain gasoline stations are required to install a commercial ev charging station with fire safety measures in place.
ReplyDeleteEven then, the fire safety measures are more for the car and the surrounding gas station than for the charger. If masira ang charger (by fire or whatever), ma automatically cut off ang electricity. If walang gas station to worry about then you can let the charger burn down with no immediate risk to the surroundings.
DeleteThat is why the question was raised if anybody sees any semblance of a firefighting system in the photo.
DeleteIf guys here haven't seen such dangers caused by fires at outdoor charging stations, either vids getting blocked by youtube or nobody really cares until they experience it firsthand or by someone close to them --> the reactive behavior by Pinoy authorities.
It's a gas station, even without the specifics in the EVIDA law, it's (assumed to be) well equipped to deal with fires. You asking for photo evidence is an entitled position. The answer to your question is inferred based on the fact that it's in a friggin gas station.
DeleteThe videos you've seen about fires in outdoor charging stations? The ones you say are getting blocked by youtube? Those are most likely fakes which is why they are being removed. Chargers are much safer than you try to make them out to be. In Europe they're even already making charging points out of lightposts and in the curb. Watch this video on youtube /watch?v=d-7dvy9xK1U from Rheinmetall (the company that makes tanks for Germany). Europe is super strict with safety, so them going this direction means they trust the technology.
I intentionally looked for videos about charging station fires (that have not been taken down) and they've mostly been people covering incidents with pure conjecture and not using any data/information from an official report.
You know what's funny? I look at the comments of one video and engineers (or those claiming to be) who are knowledgeable about the specific charging unit talk about the actual safety features and how they will trigger if something goes wrong and the only thing the youtuber responds with is (essentially) "well something went wrong because there's a fire" which shows that their position is basically based on a vibe.
There are more than a thousand charging stations in the Philippines right now. There are over a million in Europe and more than 200 thousand in the US. I assume you won't trust any type of safety stats from China so we'll ignore them. But in the more than 1 million charging stations I've mentioned, how often do fires happen? The answer? Incredibly low. You're more likely to have your house burn down from an appliance catching fire than for an EV charger to catch fire.