Philippines – The new Tesla Center has been launched in the Philippines to serve as Tesla Philippines’ headquarters located in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the launch of Tesla Center Philippines, urging Tesla to advance electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in the country. This is part of his aim to accelerate the adoption of a sustainable transport system in the Philippines, reducing carbon emissions.
The opening of the Tesla Center, according to Marcos, empowers local talents by including them in the shift towards sustainable technologies.
Recently, Tesla opened a facility in the Philippines that produces iron phosphate batteries used to manufacture EVs.
The Philippine government has implemented policies for sustainable transportation, including the elimination of excise taxes on battery EVs, duty-free importation of charging stations, and lowering fees for EV drivers.
Tesla’s recent entry into the Philippines would also help convince more companies to innovate while investing in the EV sector, Marcos said.
Marcos has been urging investors in the Philippines, having encouraged the investment of Valiram Group and Dyson in the country.
“While it is true that electric vehicles are currently seen as premium products, Tesla’s entry into the Philippine market signals much more than high-tech cars on the road. It is a step – a very significant step forward to our long-term transformation towards a more environment-friendly transportation system,” Marcos said in his speech during the launch.
“With a more conducive and empowering environment now taking shape for the EV industry, I am very optimistic that more companies will seize the opportunity to drive this very vital sector in the coming years,” he said.
