ACMobility opens first independent workshop for EVs, Hybrid

The country’s transition to electrification in mobility in the near future drives ACMobility to go ahead in putting up the country’s first independent workshop that will cater to electric and hybrid vehicles. It is now called the Bosch Car Service Flagship Workshop which was opened las week along the automotive row in Aguinaldo Highway, Bacoor City, Cavite.

The workshop is a collaboration between ACMobility, a part of the Ayala Group of Companies and the country’s first end-to-end mobility provider, and Bosch Car Service (BCS) Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility. 

This will be the country’s first independent aftermarket (IAM) workshop authorized to service electric and hybrid vehicles (EV/HEV) and  signifies a critical progress in supporting the Philippines’ transition to sustainable mobility and establishing Bosch Car Service as the nation’s premier independent EV service network.

“ACMobility will be the master franchisor of this new workshop and is available to all who would want to have a similar setup. We have already signed 9 applicants and we are targeting around 85 to 100 workshops all over the country by 2030,” said Steve Gingco, who now heads ACMobility’s newly established Auto Care and Retail Group.

As the first IAM workshop authorized to perform complex maintenance and repair on electric and hybrid vehicles, Bosch Car Service Philippines aims to play a pivotal role in shaping the country’s EV after-sales landscape. Its focus spans three key areas: 

● Enhancing Consumer Confidence: Offering a widespread, dependable service network that alleviates consumer concerns about EV maintenance accessibility.

● Advancing the IAM Sector: Raising the bar for technical expertise and infrastructure investment, inspiring the entire aftermarket industry to adopt EV-ready standards.

● Supporting OEM Growth: Collaborating closely with multiple OEM partners to meet their aftersales needs, enabling rapid expansion of EV support services nationwide and accelerating market penetration.

With comprehensive service offerings ranging from basic preventive maintenance to advanced high-voltage (HV) battery diagnostics and repair, Bosch Car Service Philippines sets a new standard of technical excellence within the IAM sector. 

“We are really gearing towards the full electrification in the near future. This development addresses a critical need in the market by providing reliable, trustworthy, and accessible EV servicing options for Filipino consumers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),” said Gingco, who added that “with comprehensive service offerings ranging from basic preventive maintenance to advanced high-voltage (HV) battery diagnostics and repair, Bosch Car Service Philippines sets a new standard of technical excellence within the IAM sector.”

For his part, Paulo Duarte, the managing director of Bosch Philippines, said: “Electric mobility brings new expectations for service, safety, and technical capability, and we are committed to meeting that with the highest standards of expertise. Beyond the advanced tools and technology, we are equipping our workshops and technicians with the skills and confidence to stay competitive and future-ready as the EV market grows.”

To ensure every workshop delivers safe and expert care, all Bosch Car Service technicians undergo rigorous global certification processes, including specialized training in high-voltage safety and EV/HEV systems at Bosch’s dedicated training facilities. This ensures continuous upskilling and adherence to the highest standards of service.

“As the country continues to embrace electric and hybrid vehicles, dependable servicing becomes a non-negotiable part of the journey. Through this pioneering joint development, ACMobility and Bosch Car Service are expanding access to reliable, expert EV care that supports the growing mobility needs of Filipinos. Together, we are building a stronger, future-ready after-sales ecosystem that gives EV owners greater confidence, convenience, and support throughout their ownership journey,” said Ron Campilan, the general manager of Bosch Car Service, who showed how the workshop will operate.

Campilan said the bumper-to-bumper service capabilities are now available to Filipino EV and hybrid owners through Bosch Car Service Philippines and it will deliver a full suite of after-sales solutions, including: Basic preventive maintenance and accessory installation; Mechanical and electrical diagnostics; Air-conditioning servicing; High-voltage battery diagnostics, repair, and conditioning; Software updates; Warranty servicing for original equipment partners