{"id":13317,"date":"2025-02-26T17:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T08:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/?p=13317"},"modified":"2025-02-26T17:45:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T08:45:40","slug":"xpress-and-byd-partner-to-drive-ev-adoption-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/?p=13317","title":{"rendered":"Xpress and BYD Partner to Drive EV Adoption in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for a transportation revolution! Xpress is turbocharging the shift to sustainable mobility in the Philippines by teaming up with BYD, AC Mobility, and Cebuana Lhuillier\u2019s Ka Negosyo Program. We&#8217;re electrifying our fleet with state-of-the-art electric and hybrid vehicles\u2014and our groundbreaking 0% commission program with exclusive financing makes the leap to eco-friendly rides irresistibly rewarding. Industry leaders are buzzing with excitement over this game-changing move, heralding a future of cleaner, faster, and more efficient urban transport. Join us on this thrilling ride toward a sustainable tomorrow!<\/p>\n<p><b>Cebuana<br \/>\nLhuillier\u2019s Ka Negosyo Program to Provide Exclusive Financing for Xpress Driver<br \/>\nPartners<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>0%<br \/>\nCommission to Support Drivers Transitioning to Hybrid &amp; EVs<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Manila, Philippines \u2013<br \/>\nFebruary 18, 2025<\/b> \u2013 The <b>Xpress EV: Sustainable Rides, Pinoy Pride<\/b><br \/>\nevent at Blue Leaf Pavilion, McKinley Hill, marked a <b>major milestone in<br \/>\nPhilippine transportation<\/b> as <b>Xpress<\/b>, the country\u2019s <b>fastest-growing<br \/>\nride-hailing platform<\/b>, officially announced its partnership with <b>BYD and<br \/>\nACMobility<\/b> to accelerate the shift to <b>sustainable urban mobility<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>BYD<br \/>\nand Xpress: Leading the Charge for Sustainable Mobility<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/4692065b-e39d-4931-f311-02ace922b000\/public\" alt=\"Jaime Alfonso Zobel de\nAyala, CEO of ACMobility\u00a0and\u00a0Jean Henri Lhuillier,\nChairman of Xpress\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Through this<br \/>\ncollaboration, Xpress is taking a <b>bold step toward electrifying its fleet<\/b>,<br \/>\nintegrating BYD\u2019s industry-leading <b>electric and hybrid vehicles<\/b> into its<br \/>\nride-hailing platform. The initiative aligns with Xpress\u2019s <b>long-term vision<\/b><br \/>\nof making EV adoption <b>accessible, cost-effective, and beneficial for drivers<br \/>\nand passengers alike<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>To further <b>support<br \/>\ndrivers making the transition from traditional vehicles to hybrid and electric<br \/>\nmodels<\/b>, Xpress is rolling out a <b>0% commission program for a limited time<\/b>.<br \/>\nDuring this <b>transition period<\/b>, drivers who operate <b>EVs and hybrid<br \/>\nvehicles through Xpress<\/b> will retain <b>100% of their earnings<\/b>, helping<br \/>\nthem <b>recover their investment faster<\/b> and <b>realize the financial<br \/>\nbenefits of sustainable mobility immediately<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Kickstarting<br \/>\nEV Adoption Through the Xpress Negosyo Program<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Understanding that <b>upfront<br \/>\ncosts remain a major barrier<\/b> to EV adoption, Xpress has launched the <b>Negosyo<br \/>\nProgram<\/b>, securing the <b>first batch of hybrid and electric vehicles<\/b> to<br \/>\nprovide drivers with an <b>accessible pathway into the EV ecosystem<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Xpress has<br \/>\npartnered with <b>Cebuana Lhuillier\u2019s Ka Negosyo Program<\/b>, which is offering<br \/>\n<b>exclusive financing options<\/b> tailored for Xpress driver partners. This<br \/>\ninitiative will provide <b>affordable payment terms for EV and hybrid vehicle<br \/>\npurchases<\/b>, focusing on drivers in <b>Metro Manila and other key cities<br \/>\nnationwide<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/9606a911-b4d9-48d5-4c43-ce30a4da9700\/public\" alt=\"Xpress&#039;s new Fleet staring\u00a0the BYD Sealion 6\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Industry<br \/>\nLeaders Rally Behind Xpress\u2019s EV Vision<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>During the event, <b>Cliff<br \/>\nCabungcal, President of Xpress<\/b>, emphasized the <b>transformational role of<br \/>\nthis partnership<\/b> in reshaping the ride-hailing industry.<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;The future of<br \/>\nurban transport is sustainable, and Xpress is committed to leading this<br \/>\ntransition. Our partnership with BYD allows us to integrate cutting-edge EV<br \/>\ntechnology into our platform, while our driver-support programs help ensure a<br \/>\nsmooth and profitable transition for our partners,&#8221;<\/i> said<br \/>\nCabungcal.<\/p>\n<p><b>Jaime Alfonso Zobel de<br \/>\nAyala, CEO of ACMobility<\/b>, expressed his excitement for the<br \/>\npartnership, stating:<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;Xpress is the<br \/>\nfirst ride-hailing company in the Philippines to implement such a<br \/>\nforward-thinking program. Their commitment to sustainability and driver<br \/>\nempowerment aligns perfectly with AC Mobility\u2019s vision. Through our investment<br \/>\nin EV charging infrastructure, we are ensuring that this transition is not just<br \/>\npossible, but practical and accessible for drivers nationwide.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>ACMobility has invested <b>over<br \/>\n$100M in expanding EV charging networks<\/b>, ensuring that Xpress EV drivers<br \/>\nwill have <b>access to reliable charging stations, even in previously<br \/>\nunderserved areas<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Jean Henri Lhuillier,<br \/>\nChairman of Xpress<\/b>, reinforced Xpress\u2019s <b>role as a leader in EV adoption<\/b>,<br \/>\nstating:<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;The transition to<br \/>\nEVs is not just about sustainability\u2014it\u2019s about securing better earnings, lower<br \/>\noperating costs, and financial stability for our drivers as they become<br \/>\nentrepreneurs. That\u2019s why Xpress is introducing a 0% commission program for a limited<br \/>\ntime to support their transition. With the backing of Cebuana Lhuillier\u2019s Ka<br \/>\nNegosyo Program, Xpress driver partners now have a pathway to EV ownership,<br \/>\nmaking this shift more accessible than ever.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>A<br \/>\nGame-Changer for Philippine Ride-Hailing<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Xpress EV<br \/>\ninitiative<\/b> represents a <b>transformational shift<\/b> in Philippine<br \/>\nride-hailing, combining <b>industry-leading EV technology, driver financing<br \/>\nsolutions, and infrastructure investment<\/b> to create <b>a clean, efficient,<br \/>\nand driver-first mobility ecosystem<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>With BYD\u2019s <b>proven EV<br \/>\ntechnology<\/b>, ACMobility\u2019s <b>nationwide charging network<\/b>, and <b>Xpress\u2019s<br \/>\ncommitment to empowering drivers<\/b>, this initiative paves the way for a <b>new<br \/>\nera of sustainable transport in the Philippines<\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for a transportation revolution! Xpress is turbocharging the shift to sustainable mobility in the Philippines by teaming up with BYD, AC Mobility, and Cebuana Lhuillier\u2019s Ka Negosyo Program. We&#8217;re electrifying our fleet with state-of-the-art electric and hybrid vehicles\u2014and our groundbreaking 0% commission program with exclusive financing makes the leap to eco-friendly rides irresistibly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13319,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-philippines"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13317","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13317"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13317\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13318,"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13317\/revisions\/13318"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13317"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orientpresswire.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}