Implementing Rules for Electric Vehicle Industry

Ensures energy security and independence by reducing fuel imports for transportation.
Promotes development and use of EVs as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Supports innovation in clean and efficient energy technologies.
Protects public health and the environment against pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Optimizes the electric grid’s stability by aligning energy sources with demand.
Encourages inclusive industrialization, job creation, and investments in EV-related technologies.
Recognizes the role of Local Government Units (LGUs) to cooperate in the transition process.

Defines key terms such as Battery EVs (BEV), Hybrid EVs (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid EVs (PHEV), Light EVs (LEVs), Battery Swapping Stations (BSS), Charging Stations (CS), Distribution Utilities (DUs), EV Industry, Fleets, Green Routes, and types of charging stations among others.

EVs must have at least one electric drive.
EV classifications include BEVs, HEVs, LEVs, and PHEVs.
EVCS provide electrical energy to EVs through facilities like battery swapping or commercial/own-use charging stations.
EVCS can source electricity from the grid and/or on-site generation and may supply power back to the grid.

Government regulations aim to create an enabling and non-discriminatory environment favoring indigenous technologies.
Agencies must issue guidelines for expedited and simplified licensing and permit processes for EV industry stakeholders.
Indigenous technologies meeting global safety standards are prioritized.

CREVI is a national plan comprising four components: EV and charging stations; manufacturing; research and development (R&D); and human resource development.
It integrates EV implementation into the Philippine Development Plan, Philippine Energy Plan, and National Transport Policy.
CREVI includes short-, medium-, and long-term projects for accelerated EV adoption.

DOE leads the promotion, development, and regulation of EVs and EVCS.
Promulgates uniform standards, updates CREVI annually, accredits EVCS providers, and enforces compliance with electrical and safety codes.
Maintains an online inventory of accredited charging stations.

Regulates registration, franchising, and demand for EVs.
Coordinates the EV component of CREVI, promotes green routes, integrates EVs into public transport modernization.
Ensures preservation of cultural heritage designs for EV public utility jeepneys.
Conducts information campaigns and capacity-building for operators.

Oversees standards and consumer protection via the Bureau of Philippine Standards.
Accredits testing bodies, promotes local manufacturing and human resource development.
Develops the EV incentive strategy and industry promotion programs.

DPWH issues construction guidelines, supports EV skills training, assists in R&D, and manages transport policies.
DOST updates R&D components for local technology commercialization.
DENR manages environmental regulations including recycling, disposal, and integration with pollution control.
NEDA includes CREVI in the national development planning.

Specified industrial, commercial, public transport operators, government entities shall ensure at least 5% of their fleet are EVs within timelines in CREVI.
Considerations include energy supply, infrastructure availability, and financial implications.

New private and public buildings must designate dedicated parking slots for EVs proportional to total parking.
CREVI defines requirements for installation of EV charging stations in buildings and gasoline stations.
Building permits require compliance with these provisions.

EVCS owners must comply with permits, pay for electricity consumption, unbundle charging fees, and regularly report to DOE.
Distribution utilities must provide necessary power, prepare infrastructure plans, and comply with business separation rules if engaging as providers.

Fiscal incentives for manufacturing and assembly of EVs, EVCS, batteries, and related support infrastructure.
Development of EV incentive strategy to narrow cost gaps, provide time-bound support, and set local production targets.
Importation of EV units benefits from exemptions and tax incentives.
Utilization incentives include discounts on vehicle user’s charges and registration fees.
Non-fiscal incentives provide priority registration, exemption from traffic schemes, expedited franchise processing, and access to TESDA training.
Expedited customs processing and allowance for foreign experts under technology transfer agreements.
Encouragement of concessional financing from government and private financial institutions for the EV industry.

DOE, DOTr, and DTI to establish dedicated offices within six months for EV industry development.
Membership expansion of the EV One-Stop Shop Steering Committee to include the Anti-Red Tape Authority Director General.

Violations of provisions regarding the CREVI, mandatory EV shares, parking slots, EVCS installation, use of charging stations, permits, and duties of operators and utilities subject to penalties.
Fines range from PHP 50,000 to PHP 500,000, with possible suspension or revocation of permits.
Penalties are in addition to sanctions under existing laws.

Appropriations for implementation to be allocated from DOE, DOTr, and DTI budgets, with future funding included in the General Appropriations Act.
Administrative penalties for delayed or improper issuance of IRR by responsible agencies.
Congressional oversight vested in the Joint Congressional Energy Commission.
Annual CREVI progress and implementation reports to be submitted to Congress.
Separability and repealing clauses ensuring remaining provisions continue if parts are invalidated.
IRR takes effect 15 days after publication and registration with the University of the Philippines Law Center.