Grab to test BYD EVs

A pilot study aimed at examining the feasibility of introducing electric vehicles (EVs) into the digital ride-hailing industry was forged recently between Grab and BYD Cars Philippines.

This will run for a month and will closely monitor a number of Grab driver-partners testing out the BYD Dolphin to examine key operational and economic implications of using EVs as TNVS vehicles. 

This will offer valuable insights for Grab through the analysis of collected data on total distance covered, battery efficiency, and their impact on the earning capacity and overall productivity of driver-partners. The goal is towards greener mobility options in digital ride-hailing, while exploring potential cost-effective and profit-maximizing alternatives to conventional fuel-fed vehicles.

“Grab is fully dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and critical to this is the inclusion of low or zero-emission vehicles in our fleet. Through this pilot study, we aim to formulate strategic recommendations around the effective integration of electric vehicles in ride-hailing fleets as we proactively co-engineer a more sustainable Philippine mobility ecosystem with all transport stakeholders,” said Grab Philippines head of mobility EJ Dela Vega.

The EV pilot study will launch in BGC, Makati City, Pasay City, and Mandaluyong City, leveraging the areas’ existing EV charging infrastructure.