Jofie Yordan · · 1 min readGogoro to launch EV battery stations and scooters in the Philippines
Gogoro, a Taiwan-based electric vehicle firm, has expanded its operations into the Philippines through a strategic partnership with telecom company Globe’s 917Ventures and local conglomerate Ayala Corporation.
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“The companies are initially focused on introducing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles for the last-mile delivery industry,” said Gogoro in a statement received by Tech in Asia.
The firm, which had gone public in April, will launch its flagship services in Manila, which include a two-wheel battery swapping pilot and its two-wheel electric vehicle Smartscooters.
It plans to launch the pilot program in the first quarter of 2023.
Before venturing into the Philippines, Gogoro had already established a presence in several markets across Asia such as China, Indonesia, Israel, and India.
The company said its global battery-swapping network has more than 520,000 riders and 11,000 stations. It also provides more than 370,000 battery swaps daily.
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