Now you and your EV have a place to recharge. Photo source: SM Supermalls
To help eliminate the tailpipe emission and reduce reliance on fossil fuel, electric and hybrid vehicles are a development that takes us a step forward to a sustainable future as it helps mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and helps improve air quality in urban areas.
As the world gradually shifts to green transport options, SM has expanded its infrastructure to serve the growing market of local e-vehicle (EV) owners through its nationwide network of 183 EV Charging stations. It has also helped ease convenience for customers by providing free EV charging across 84 mall and non-mall properties in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
In line with the SM Green Movement, the expanded network of EV charging stations provides customers with free charging for up to three hours in the comfort of SM Supermall.
"The free EV charging comes at a crucial time especially with the current energy crisis increasing the need for alternative modes of transport that are not as dependent on crude. We are happy to keep serving our customers across our nationwide network of malls until the crisis settles," said Engr. Junias Eusebio, SM Supermalls Vice President for Operations.
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Nationwide network: EV charging stations across SM Supermalls in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao offer free top-ups for a maximum of three hours. Photo source: SM Supermalls
Envisioned by SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy, SM was one of the first mall chains to roll out free EV charging stations back in 2022 to support the government's thrust of pivoting transportation toward a sustainable and environmentally-friendly power options. From an initial number of 4 mall sites, SM now has one of the largest networks of EV charging stations nationwide with over 95 mall and non-mall properties operating these facilities.
"Offering this service for free also helps lower the barrier of entry for EV ownership in the country," said Eusebio. "This encourages more Filipinos to consider this mode of transport, which makes EV adoption faster, contributing to SM's and the national government's overall pursuit of sustainability."
Now, with the nationwide coverage of SM malls, range anxiety for driving EV among owners is lessened as well. Eusebio mentions how customers are already familiar with SM Malls and visit its spaces to relax or run errands, thus engaging with the charging stations becomes a natural benefit during their visit.
SM Supermalls electric vehicle chargers are open during mall hours. Chargers available include the Winline YLCED80K02 80kW DC Rapid Charger with CCS2 Type 2 and GBT (SM City Bataan only), and the Wallbox Pulsar Max 7.4kW AC Charger Type 2. Additionally, two SM malls also offer e-bike chargers. SM Mall of Asia also has a Tesla Supercharging Station situated along Ocean Drive.
Even now as SM Supermalls now has a 90% coverage of EV charging stations nationwide, SM aims to reach 100% coverage by the end of May.
Head to your nearest SM mall with an EV charging station for your next top-up. For a list of charging stations, visit the SM Supermalls website.