With range anxiety a common concern among prospective and current electric vehicle (EV) owners, those living in and around the Northern Capital Region (NCR) will be glad to know that ACMobility has recently opened its newest charging station all the way north in Ilocos Norte.
The DC station is fitted with two charge points and is designed to service both locals and travelers. It will be open every day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is a partnership with power distribution utility (DU) company Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative Inc (INEC), and is powered by Masinloc Power Partners Co Ltd (MPPCL) and GNPower Dinginin Ltd Co (GNPD), ensuring stable energy supply for travelers. The partnership is a first-of-its-kind collaboration for ACMobility.
According to Carla Buencamino, head of mobility infrastructure, “ACMobility has always believed in the power of partnerships. Working with INEC on this endeavor allows us to provide convenient and sustainable mobility solutions to more Filipinos. As this new station opens doors for many communities in the far north, it brings the country one step closer to a more connected and electrified future.”
Ilocos Norte, known for its beautiful beaches, heritage, and cultural landmarks, serves as a melting pot of local activities and tourist experiences. This makes the region a prime spot to build an extensive infrastructure that would put electrification at a wider reach. With the INEC EV Charging Station, tourists and locals can confidently travel from the city proper up to the farthest neighboring provinces without the worry.
The INEC EV Charging Station is an important step for ACMobility, as it adds a crucial location to a planned comprehensive infrastructure network called the ‘Philippine EV Spine”. The latter is envisioned as a country-wide ecosystem of stations linking Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. There are currently 96 locations with 226 charge points nationwide, with another 10 additional sites scheduled for activation this June. ACMobility plans to have more than 700 charge points nationwide before the year ends.
For more information, and for those interested in establishing an ACMobility charging station or exploring partnership opportunities, visit the official website (acmobility.ph).
Top photo shows, from left: INEC general manager Perry Martinez; ACMobility regulatory and government affairs officer Yvonne Castro; Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc; Pagudpud Mayor Rafael Ralph L. Benemerito II; Sangguniang Panlalawigan Cheryll Tabangay; and INEC board vice president Jaime Garvida