EVAP, AFEVA visit Hanoi

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Electric Vehicle Associations (AFEVA) recently had talks with VinFast executives regarding the potential establishment of a Vietnam Electric Vehicle Association.

The delegation, led by EVAP president Edmund Araga and AFEVA director and EVAM president Dennis Chuah, included prominent figures such as EVAP chairman Rommel Juan and chairman emeritus Ferdi Raquelsantos. They were joined by Rico Mariano, the Philippine  commercial counsellor to Vietnam.

Araga who presented the current state and exciting prospects of electric vehicles in the Philippines while EVAP chairman Rommel Juan enlightened the participants on the lucrative incentives embedded within the Electric Vehicle Industry and Driving Act (EVIDA) law, providing a comprehensive overview of the legislation’s provisions. Raquelsantos cited the additional incentives associated with the production of electric e-jeepneys, underlining the extraordinary potential that lies in the shift towards electric mobility solutions.

Meanwhile, VinFast executives participated in the discussions. These executives elaborated on the cutting-edge advancements in EVs that have taken place in Vietnam and transcended international boundaries. They even expressed their keen interest in participating in the upcoming Electric Vehicle Summit in the Philippines from Oct. 19 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center.

The EVAP is the country’s premier organization dedicated to advancing the electric vehicle industry by advocating policies, providing technical expertise, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders.