SM Supermalls expands EV charging network to enhance Holy Week travel

CEBU CITY – The SM Supermalls offers a worry-free Holy Week travel for Electric Vehicle (EV) owners with its growing network of 123 EV Charging Stations (EVCS) and plans are underway for another 50 more EVCS in 2025.

SM Supermalls, a Department of Energy (DOE)-accredited operator of EVCS, ensures its stations meet national standards, addressing infrastructure limitations and promoting EV adoption in line with DOE goals. This initiative positions SM as a key driver in the Philippines' low-carbon future.

Eco-friendly travel is easy with charging stations at SM City Cebu, SM Seaside City Cebu, SM J Mall in Mandaue City, Cebu, SM City Cagayan de Oro (Downtown & Uptown), and SM Lanang in Davao. 

A 280km roundtrip between SM City CDO Downtown and SM Lanang in Davao avoids 0.035 tons of CO₂—equal to 3.9 gallons of gasoline or 38.5 pounds of coal—with no stopovers needed.

Rj Leduna, SM Supermalls Regional Public Relations Head for VisMin said that this expansion offers free charging at 69 SM malls, supporting eco-friendly journeys for northbound and southbound trips.

The use of EV reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), in the atmosphere, which leads to global warming. Their use has no direct emissions as compared to gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles.

This Holy Week, #RechargeWithSM and experience the freedom of worry-free, eco-friendly travel, powered by SM Supermalls’ growing network. (Photos: SM Supermalls/RjLeduna)