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The Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (RA 11697 EVIDA): A Review of Its Implementation and Contribution to the Philippine Energy Plan

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  • Greg Angelo D. Pineda

    (School of Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Energy Engineering, Mapua University, Manila 1002, Philippines
    School of Graduate Studies, Mapua University, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Aldrin D. Calderon

    (School of Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Energy Engineering, Mapua University, Manila 1002, Philippines)

Abstract

The road transport sector alone is responsible for 15% of global energy-related emissions, while it accounts for 90% of the greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector in the Philippines. Throughout the history of the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP), electric vehicles (EVs) have not been explicitly included as part of the plan. However, upon the enactment of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) or the Republic Act 11697 guided by the Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry (CREVI), EVs have gained attention in the Philippines. Hence, the inclusion of EVIDA in the current and latest Philippine Energy Plan (2023–2050) is hoped to reduce GHG emissions from road transport and utilize clean energy for EVs. This paper aims to critique the recent PEP targets and assess their shifts and drivers concerning the enactment of EVIDA. Through the analysis of recent data, there has been a significant rise in registered EVs due to policy implementation and incentives given for EVs. This, however, is far from the set targets of both CREVI and PEP 2023–2050. Common barriers are the lack of EV industry demand and the lack of transport planning of Local Government Units (LGUs).

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  • Greg Angelo D. Pineda & Aldrin D. Calderon, 2025. "The Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (RA 11697 EVIDA): A Review of Its Implementation and Contribution to the Philippine Energy Plan," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-25, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:17:p:4669-:d:1741041
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