ACMobility, leader of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and infrastructure in the Philippines, has launched its farthest electric vehicle charging station to date in the northmost town of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Done in partnership with power distribution utility (DU) company Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative Inc. (INEC), the new charging station serves as ACMobility’s first-of-its-kind collaboration with a DU – signaling a new progress on the country’s EV infrastructure brought together by a public-private venture.
“ACMobility has always believed in the power of partnerships. Working with INEC on this endeavor allows us to provide convenient and sustainable mobility solutions to more Filipinos,” said Carla Buencamino, Head of Mobility Infrastructure of ACMobility. “As this new station opens doors for many communities in the far north, it brings the country one step closer to a more connected and electrified future.”
A Station Built With The Best Partner
Strategically located at the Agua Grande Mini Hydro Power Plant in Barangay Panziann, the INEC EV Charging Station is Ilocos Norte’s first electric vehicle charging station, making it a historical piece of the region’s development efforts. It houses one DC station with two charge points, designed to cater to locals, travelers, and tourists alike.
The station is also reliably powered through the Masinloc Power Partners Co. Ltd. (MPPCL) and GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD), both of which ensure stable and efficient energy delivery to Filipinos journeying up the region. Coupled with INEC’s capability as a DU, the station underscores the strategic role of electric cooperatives in supporting high-capacity charging infrastructure. As DUs are proven to be well-positioned to host fast-charging DCs nationwide, this partnership sets a strong precedent and progress toward achieving a more robust future for the country’s EV infrastructure development.
Ilocos Norte, known for its beautiful beaches, heritage, and cultural landmarks, serves as a melting pot of local activities and tourist experiences. This makes the region a prime spot to build an extensive infrastructure that would put electrification at a wider reach. With the INEC EV Charging Station, tourists and locals can confidently travel from the city proper up to the farthest neighboring provinces without the worry.
Gracing the ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the station, Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc equally supports this endeavour, highlighting the province’s strong commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. Manotoc commended ACMobility and INEC’s partnership, underscoring the importance of innovation and eco-friendly transportation in improving the quality of life in the region – be it for Ilocanos or visitors who want to experience the beauty of the locality.
Strengthening ACMobility’s Philippine EV Spine Network
The opening of the INEC EV Charging Station also stands as an important progress to ACMobility’s commitment of expanding its comprehensive infrastructure network, the Philippine EV Spine. Composed of a nationwide ecosystem of stations in the country, this linked network is designed to enable seamless, long-distance travel for EV users from Luzon, Visayas, to Mindanao. Through this endeavour, ACMobility equally aims to address range anxiety among motorists and provide a better charging experience and journey to Filipinos, wherever they may be.
As of May 2025, ACMobility is operational across 96 locations, with 226 charge points nationwide. This is seen to further grow with over 10 additional sites scheduled to go live this month – making it well on-track in achieving its goal of activating more than 700 charge points across the country by the end of 2025.
This is further supported by Evro, ACMobility’s eMobility service platform partner. Through the Evro app, EV users can easily locate stations, charge their vehicles, and monitor and pay for their session, all in just a few taps.
Various ACMobility membership plans are also made available to users on the app, which provides up to 20% in savings. With such flexibility, ACMobility ensures a more rewarding and accessible charging experience to Filipinos–helping communities embrace sustainable mobility without compromising on value, convenience, or performance.
“As we expand mobility access to the farthest region in the north, we are building greater momentum towards our ultimate goal. Each new station brings us closer to a future where Filipinos can conveniently traverse the ends of the country, powered by our EV Spine network. Wherever the road leads, ACMobility will be there to power sustainable journeys for all—charging forward to a more electrified and connected Philippines,” added Buencamino.
The INEC EV Charging Station is open everyday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For more information and for those interested in establishing an ACMobility charging station or exploring partnership opportunities, visit https://acmobility.ph/..
