Ayala charging stations expand to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

ACMobility is on track to make charging more convenient to EV owners not just in the metro, but throughout the whole country. Recently, Ayala 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.”

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. 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.

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.

“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.