Power retailer Manila Electric Co. and Robinsons Land Corp. announced Wednesday the rollout of electric vehicle charging stations in Robinsons shopping malls.
The move aims to reinforce the companies’ thrust to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions.
Two EV charging stations opened at Robinsons Galleria-Ortigas on Oct. 26.
The charging stations at Robinsons Galleria-Ortigas feature pods that can accommodate two-wheeled and three-wheeled EVs such as eBikes, eScooters, eTrikes; and a 7.4kW AC-type charging pod for four-wheeled EVs, such as battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs.
Meralco subsidiary eSakay Inc., an end-to-end EV solutions provider, installed the EV charging stations.
“Our strategic collaboration with Robinsons Land Corp. to build EV charging stations in Robinsons Malls underscores eSakay’s continuing commitment to promote the country’s important transition to electrified transport,” Meralco chief sustainability officer and eSakay president and chief executive Raymond Ravelo said.
“It also highlights and heightens our pledge to provide our clients with top-notch, reliable, and fit-for-purpose electric mobility solutions, from EV to charging infrastructure solutions. This is all geared towards enabling our clients to enhance their operations while advancing their sustainability agenda,” Ravelo said.
Meralco and RLC will also open an eBike charging station at Robinsons Magnolia and an AC charging station for both four-wheeled battery EVs and PHEVs at Robinsons Tagaytay, which will be the first outside National Capital Region.
The new EV charging stations support the recently enacted Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act, which requires owners of buildings and establishments to dedicate parking slots for EVs.
Meralco and RLC are also strengthening their efforts to advance sustainability through renewable energy.
MSpectrum, Inc., a solar subsidiary of Meralco that provides end-to-end solar solutions, operates and maintains the solar installations of Robinsons Novaliches, Robinsons Angeles, Robinsons Cybergate Bacolod, Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Robinsons Palawan.
