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Juice Up Your EV in Manila: 29 Free Charging Stations
Driving an electric vehicle (EV) supports a cleaner, greener lifestyle. However, it can be challenging to find a place to charge, especially when you’re stuck in city traffic or before driving out of Manila.
Find the best EV charging stations in the metro, so you’ll always know where to plug in and power up—whether you’re doing errands in the city or heading out of town.
Charge Your Car While You Recharge in the Mall
Some of the biggest malls in Manila have charging stations you can use during store hours. They typically have Type 2 and GB/T connectors, but you can bring adaptors.
The best part? You can have fun while you wait. Shop, dine, watch a movie, or hang out in a cafe. It's the perfect chance to grab “Me Time.”
Ayala Malls
Ayala Malls Manila Bay’s new charging station can charge five cars simultaneously and even has one fast charger.
Image Credit: AC Mobility Facebook
Ayala Corporation, through its sustainable energy arm AC Mobility, offers 70 EV charging stations across its malls and urban hubs like Nuvali and Vertis North. Top up your car battery while you shop or work.
Check this list of the charging stations in the biggest Ayala malls.
- Alabang Town Center, Alabang: New Entertainment Center Parking Level 2
- Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati: Ground floor parking
- Ayala Malls The 30th, Pasig: Basement parking
- Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Manila: Transport terminal entrance next to Almario Road (Belle Avenue)
- Glorietta, Makati: Near the G4 elevator lobby
- Greenbelt, Makati: Near the GB3 escalator lobby
- One Bonifacio High Street Mall, Taguig: Basement 1 near the elevator
- Trinoma, Quezon City: North Car Park Level 2
- Vertis North, Quezon City: Across the mall on Luna Drive corner Astra Drive (open 24 hours)
To find all Ayala charging stations near you, download the EVRO app. It provides maps and details like availability and connector compatibility. You can even monitor your energy use and pay with credit cards or e-wallets like GCash. EVRO is available on Google Play and the App Store.
SM Malls
SM has 85 chargers in 57 malls nationwide. Some malls also have charging stations for e-bikes.
Image Credit: SM Investments
Running low on battery? You can plug in your car at 57 SM malls nationwide. SM Baguio even has a fast-charging hub for tourists preparing for the drive back to Manila. To score even more deals, use your GlobeOne app to convert your Rewards points into SM Advantage Card (SMAC) points.
These are some Metro Manila malls with EV hubs. Check this complete list of SM charging hubs for other locations.
- SM Aura, Taguig City: Parking Basement 1
- SM City BF Parañaque: Level 2 Parking
- SM City Fairview: Parking Level 3, Annex 1 Building
- SM City Marikina: Parking Basement 1
- SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City: Parking Level 3, North Building
- SM Megamall, Mandaluyong: Basement 1, Mega Fashion Hall
- SM North EDSA, Quezon City: Parking Level 3
- SM Southmall, Alabang: Tower 2 Parking
Megaworld Malls
Megaworld’s charging stations support all types of electric-powered vehicles, from cars like Tesla to bikes and scooters.
Image Credit: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls
Plug in at Megaworld’s “Park, Charge, Drive” stations while you shop or dine in its vibrant lifestyle hubs.
- Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig: Level 2 Basement Parking
- Venice Canal Mall, McKinley Hill, Taguig: Level 1 Basement Parking
- Eastwood Mall, Quezon City: Level 1 Basement Parking
- Forbes Town, Makati: Level 1 Basement Parking
- Uptown Parade, Taguig: Ground Level Open Parking
- Arcovia City, Pasig: Open Parking
Get Power on the Go at Gas Stations
You can recharge your vehicle for free at selected Unioil gas stations.
Image Credit: Unioil
Some gas station chains offer charging stations as part of their clean energy and sustainability campaigns. Just pull up to a designated spot and plug in. You can grab a quick coffee at their convenience store while your car juices up.
- Unioil: The EDSA Guadalupe station has a DC fast charger, while the Congressional Avenue and Pasong Tamo stations have Level 2 chargers. It also plans to open an EV station in Subic.
- Shell Philippines: Its branches near Robinsons Malls have charging stations; visit its website for exact locations. It also has ultra-rapid charging stations at Mamplasan (SLEX Northbound, Biñan) and TPLEX Rosario, La Union. However, these cost ₱35 per KWh.
Enjoy Government-Sponsored Charging Stations
UP’s electric charging station aims to encourage students and tricycle or motorcycle drivers to shift to green transportation.
Image Credit: University of the Philippines Diliman
The government, along with various partners like Meralco and Mitsubishi, has set up free charging points to support the shift to electric vehicles. Here’s where to find them.
- Meralco Compound, Pasig City
- DENR Office, Quezon City (with plans to open more regional offices in Cebu and Davao)
- DTI Office, Makati City
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
- Pasig City Hall
Drive towards a greener future! Embrace the convenience of Manila's expanding network of EV charging stations and opt for Globe’s postpaid plans or prepaid data promos to stay updated on charging locations and availability, allowing you to seamlessly navigate the city and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.
