Plug-in hybrids were the largest electrified vehicle segment in the Philippines from January to August 2026, with 29,649 units sold.
That put PHEVs ahead of both conventional hybrids and battery-electric vehicles, according to the Philippine Department of Energy.
The DOE recorded 66,685 electrified vehicles sold during the eight-month period, comprising 29,649 PHEVs, 20,716 hybrid electric vehicles and 16,320 battery-electric vehicles.
Against estimated total vehicle sales of 270,124 units, electrified models accounted for about 24.7% of the market.
The figures show how quickly electrified powertrains are gaining ground in the Philippines, although the DOE uses a broad EV classification that also includes conventional hybrids.
Charging infrastructure is expanding alongside vehicle adoption. The country had 1,876 registered EV charging stations at the end of August, while the number of DOE-recognised electrified models reached 949, up by 67 from July.
The expansion is being supported by the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act and the Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry.
Under the roadmap’s Clean Energy Scenario, the Philippines is targeting a 50% EV share of the national vehicle fleet by 2040.
The government is also using its Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy to support investment in EV-related manufacturing and associated industries.
PHEVs accounted for about 44% of all electrified vehicle sales during the period, underlining their current lead over both conventional hybrids and fully electric vehicles.
