Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry (CREVI)
The Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry (CREVI) is the national development plan for the Philippine EV industry, mandated under RA 11697 (EVIDA) §6 and finalized in Q2 2023. It outlines targets, strategies, and prevailing scenarios for the EV industry from 2023 to 2040 (and onwards to 2050) across four components [PEP 2023-2050 Vol. II, pp.67–68, 2023]:
| Component | Lead Agency | Statutory Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| (a) EVs and EVCS | DOE (coordinating with DOTr) | May 30 each year → DOE consolidates by Sep 30 |
| (b) Manufacturing + recycling standards | DTI (with BOI) | May 30 each year |
| (c) Research and Development | DOST (with DTI) | May 30 each year |
| (d) Human Resource Development | DTI (with DOLE, TESDA, CHED) | May 30 each year |
Statutory mandate (§6): CREVI is incorporated in both the Philippine Energy Plan and the National Transport Policy. The NEDA must include CREVI in the Philippine Development Plan (§15). The full CREVI is published on the DOE website by September 30 each year [RA 11697, Sections 6, 7(c)(d), 15, 2022].
Vision: “To electrify a diverse range of vehicles and establish a domestic EV industry with strong export potential, with the aim of building a sustainable future, where new EVs and the required infrastructure are locally robust with reduced environmental impact.” CREVI is an implementing instrument of the Philippine Energy Transition Program (PETP) and contributes to the NDC transport sector GHG reduction targets.
The CREVI Handbook is available on the DOE website.
EV Local Baseline (2022)
| Vehicle Category | ICEV Registrations | Cumulative EVs (2014–2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars/Sedan | 1,309,912 | 347 |
| SUV/UV | 3,544,984 | 1,168 |
| Motorcycles/TC | 8,472,466 | 8,105 |
| Bus | 32,470 | 44 |
| Trucks/Trailers | 528,232 | 2 |
| Total | 13,888,064 | 9,666 |
EV penetration in 2022: 0.07% of registered vehicles. [PEP 2023-2050 Vol. II, Table 35, 2023]
CREVI Scenarios
Reference (REF) Scenario — 10% EV Share by 2040
Minimum target of 10% EV penetration across all sectors (except electric trucks) by 2040 and beyond. Near-term emphasis on technology advancement and ramping up local e-JP and e-TC manufacturing [PEP 2023-2050 Vol. II, pp.48–49, 2023].
Projected EV Fleet and EVCS by 2050 (Table 36):
| Vehicle Type | Short-Term 2023–24 | Medium-Term 2025–28 | Long-Term 2029–50 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars (HEV/PHEV/BEV) | 64,470 | 215,502 | 1,356,717 | 1,636,689 |
| Tricycle (BEV) | 22,258 | 74,414 | 399,444 | 496,116 |
| Motorcycle (BEV) | 97,818 | 327,029 | 2,243,094 | 2,667,941 |
| Bus (BEV) | 379 | 1,263 | 6,942 | 8,584 |
| Total EVs | 184,925 | 618,208 | 4,006,197 | 4,809,330 |
| EVCS | 5,188 | 17,338 | 150,916 | 173,442 |
[PEP 2023-2050 Vol. II, Table 36, 2023]
REF outcomes by 2050:
- Additional energy demand: 4,748 GWh / 0.54 GW
- Transport GHG emission reduction: 55.37 MtCO₂e
- Total investment: PhP 7.975 trillion (EVs 77% = PhP 6.1T; EVCS 23% = PhP 1.85T)
- Jobs created: 117,243
Clean Energy Scenario (CES) — 50% EV Share by 2040
More aggressive picture: at least 50% EV share of total fleet by 2040. Sector-specific targets [PEP 2023-2050 Vol. II, pp.49–50, 2023]:
- Tricycles/motorcycles: 50% by 2030 → 60% by 2040+
- Cars/SUVs/UVs: 25% by 2030 → 50% by 2040+
- Buses: 10% by 2030 → 15% by 2040+
- Households: 10% by 2050
Projected EV Fleet and EVCS by 2050 (Table 37):
| Vehicle Type | Short-Term 2023–24 | Medium-Term 2025–28 | Long-Term 2029–50 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars (HEV/PHEV/BEV) | 231,979 | 1,010,776 | 5,653,576 | 6,896,331 |
| Tricycle (BEV) | 172,289 | 533,991 | 1,915,517 | 2,621,797 |
| Motorcycle (BEV) | 641,027 | 2,000,197 | 8,110,516 | 10,751,740 |
| Bus (BEV) | 1,313 | 4,387 | 13,449 | 19,149 |
| Total EVs | 1,046,608 | 3,549,351 | 15,693,058 | 20,289,017 |
| EVCS | 38,753 | 139,399 | 630,329 | 808,481 |
[PEP 2023-2050 Vol. II, Table 37, 2023]
CES outcomes by 2050:
- Additional energy demand: 19,378 GWh / 2.21 GW
- Transport emission reduction: 297.43 MtCO₂e
- Total investment: PhP 13.145 trillion (EVs 97% = PhP 12.8T; EVCS 3% = PhP 0.35T) — 65% more than REF
- Jobs created: 431,681
EVCS Deployment Status (2023)
The EV Industry Portal (https://evindustry.ph ) — launched 21 June 2023 with USAID assistance — is the national centralized EVCS registry and accreditation platform. As of 2023 [PEP 2023-2050 Vol. II, pp.68–70, 2023]:
- 170 registered public EVCS nationwide (152 AC + 15 DC + 5 battery-swapping stations)
- 40 accredited EVCS providers — 3 types: Operator, Service, Supplier
- EVCS providers collectively: 10,307 jobs and PhP 1.64B investment
Provider classifications under DC2023-05-0011:
- Operator: Collects fees for use of EVCS to charge EVs
- Service: Collects fees for construction, installation, data, payment management, and maintenance
- Supplier: Sells EVCS or parts/components for a fee
EV Industry Challenges (per CREVI)
Three identified barriers [PEP 2023-2050 Vol. II, p.71, 2023]:
- Market development: EV reputation concerns; limited financing; slow industry familiarization
- Local industry: Limited manufacturing capacity for all EV types; EV supply parts and battery acquisition difficulties
- Charging infrastructure: Difficulty attracting EVCS investment due to small market; grid/DU investment requirements; absence of support infrastructure for all vehicle types
EV Roadmap Actions (Figure 17)
| Horizon | Key Actions |
|---|---|
| Short-term (2023–24) | Issue harmonized EV/EVCS policies; pilot programs; battery research; e-mobility transition re-fleeting |
| Medium-term (2025–28) | Strengthen domestic EV manufacturing; certify sufficient technicians; commercialize locally available EVs; promote EV economic growth |
| Long-term (2029–50) | Deploy sufficient EV/EVCS nationally; develop EV ecosystem; 100% RE-powered EVCS; battery R&D and EV digitalization |
Notable Private Sector Activity (2023)
- DHL Express Philippines and Mober re-fleeting with EVs (logistics sector)
- Globe 917 Ventures + Ayala Corporation + Gogoro: Gogoro Smart Scooter + GoStation pilot launched 24 April 2023 in Metro Manila; Globe launched electric employee shuttles
- Pilipinas Shell + SUN Mobility: Battery-swapping partnership for 2–3 wheel EVs; targeted 2023 launch
- Wyntron Inc.: USD 20M ADB loan to expand EVCS production capacity in Cavite
- Jiangsu Fengchuen (China): USD 200M EV manufacturing plant proposal in Bacolod City (Sarao Jeepney-based design)
- eSakay route: LTFRB + MERALCO + Makati/Mandaluyong city governments — electric jeepney route partnership
[PEP 2023-2050 Vol. II, pp.69–70, 2023]