917Ventures’ EV Charging Startup Finds a New Home Under ACMobility

ACMobility has acquired Evro, the Philippines' first brand-agnostic roaming electric vehicle (EV) charging network, which was developed by Globe's venture building and technology innovation arm, 917Ventures.

​“We built Evro with the intention of simplifying Filipino EV owners’ charging journeys,” said Vince Yamat, Managing Director of 917Ventures. “Since launching earlier this year, we’ve made significant headway in advancing sustainable transport through our tech and partners. Entrusting Evro to ACMobility ensures it will continue to evolve and contribute to the advancement of sustainable transport.”

ACMobility is committed to accelerating the rise of electric mobility and addressing infrastructure gaps that impede EV adoption. Its acquisition of Evro allows the firm to address additional challenges encountered by EV users, including the availability and accessibility of local charging stations, which is still a major worry among drivers, particularly those who take their EVs outside the city.
 
“We are thrilled to bring Evro into the ACMobility ecosystem,” said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Chief Executive Officer of ACMobility. “Evro is changing the game for electric vehicle adoption in the Philippines. Alongside our efforts in ACMobility, it will address range anxiety concerns and empower EV owners to have full control of their charging experience.”

Zobel de Ayala added, “The collaboration with 917Ventures and the Globe Group has been invaluable as we build a sustainable future for Filipino motorists together.”

As an e-Mobility Service Provider (eMSP), Evro aims to unify the Philippines' EV charging network, independent of brand or Charge-Point Operators (CPOs), to make it more accessible and easy for local EV owners. The Department of Energy recognizes only one mobile app: Evro.

With the Evro app, EV drivers can: 

Find the nearest available charging point.

Through the app, EV owners will be able to check charger availability and compatibility with their vehicle.

Remotely monitor EV charging status.

Drivers will be able to monitor their vehicles’ charging session progress from any location and receive real-time updates through the app.

Pay cashless.

Drivers can pay seamlessly through GCash or by credit card within the app.
 
Currently, the app includes 33 live charging locations managed and operated by ACMobility in prime areas such as One Bonifacio High Street, Greenbelt 3, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma, Nuvali Solenad 1, Baguio Ayala Technohub, Ayala Center Cebu, Abreeza Mall Davao, and Anvaya Golf and Sports Club in Morong, Bataan.

Evro is now in discussions to bring on more CPOs to the platform, with ambitions to extend its network further in the coming months.
 
Electric vehicles, a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation, are gaining popularity in the Philippines, with industry associations forecasting a 10% increase in sales by the end of the year. By 2028, the EV sector expects to sell 2.45 million EVs and deploy 65,000 EVE charging stations nationwide.

The Evro app may now be downloaded for free from the Google Play and Apple Stores. Registration for an account is also free.