Electric & GreenSmart
E-motorcycles excluded from EV incentives, DTI stands by decision
In the Philippines, the ministry says electric two-wheelers are not a priority for EV incentives, despite their role in urban mobility.
22 September 2026 1 min read 3 views
The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry has confirmed that electric motorcycles will not be included, for now, in the country’s EV incentive scheme. The agency says the move follows industrial priorities and how public funds are allocated.
The decision matters in a market where battery-powered scooters are often the easiest entry point into greener city transport. Analysts warn the exclusion could slow the spread of electric two-wheelers in the very segment that is most affordable and widely used.