Basic Energy Corp. has begun commercial operations of its first two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in partnership with AC Mobility, marking an early milestone in a nationwide rollout as the listed renewable energy developer expands beyond power generation into clean transport infrastructure.
The charging stations, developed through Basic Energy Renewables Corp. (BERC), the company’s wholly owned renewable energy subsidiary, are located at a Total service station along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and an Eco Oil service station in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, the company said in a disclosure.
Each site is equipped with one 120-kilowatt direct current (DC) fast charger and one 22-kW alternating current (AC) charger, and is now open to the public.
The rollout is set to accelerate, with two more charging stations under construction at Total Sumulong and EcoOil Cainta. Basic Energy said another 16 sites are in the design and costing stage, 20 are undergoing site surveys, and at least 51 prospective locations are being assessed for future development.
The project forms part of Basic Energy’s strategy to diversify its renewable energy business and participate in the Philippines’ growing EV ecosystem.
The company has been expanding its clean energy portfolio in recent years, pursuing solar, wind and other renewable energy projects while seeking opportunities in emerging low-carbon technologies.
For AC Mobility, the venture supports its goal of building one of the country’s largest and most accessible EV charging networks.
The Ayala Group’s mobility platform has been rapidly expanding charging infrastructure at commercial establishments, transport corridors and mixed-use developments to help address one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption.
The latest deployment comes as the Philippines pushes to accelerate transport electrification under the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), which seeks to develop charging infrastructure and encourage wider adoption of electric vehicles as part of the country’s decarbonization efforts.
Basic Energy said the initiative aligns with its objective to expand its renewable energy portfolio while contributing to the development of the Philippine EV ecosystem.
The rollout also complements the country’s broader energy transition, as renewable electricity and EV charging infrastructure increasingly develop in tandem to reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector.
