Philippines Vehicle Sales Surge 11% in June; EV Market Gains Traction

Automotive sales in the Philippines experienced a double-digit growth in June, with 37,231 units sold, an 11% increase from May's 33,352 units. However, this figure represents an 8% decrease compared to the 40,483 units sold in June 2025, according to a joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). Commercial vehicles constituted the largest share of sales for the month, accounting for 78.35% with 29,170 units sold. Passenger cars made up the remaining 21.65%, totaling 8,061 units. Within these categories, Asian utility vehicles (AUVs) sold 6,812 units, light commercial vehicles sold 21,709 units, light-duty trucks and buses sold 363 units, medium-duty trucks and buses sold 215 units, and heavy-duty trucks and buses sold 71 units. A significant trend observed was the robust performance of electric vehicles (EVs) and their variants. A total of 6,995 units of EVs were sold in June, capturing an 18.79% market share. This segment includes 3,193 battery electric vehicles (BEVs), 1,681 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and 2,121 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). CAMPI president Jose Maria Atienza highlighted the dual growth in both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and xEVs (electrified vehicles). "Industry sales of gas and diesel cars grew by 10.0% versus May due to more stable prices, while xEVs grew by 49.2% thanks to improving supply level," Atienza stated. Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation continued to lead the market with the highest share, selling 17,627 units. Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) followed with 6,535 units, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPI) with 1,532 units, Ford Group Philippines Inc. (FGP) with 1,298 units, and Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) with 1,245 units. This sales performance reflects the ongoing recovery of the Philippine economy and the strategic efforts of automotive manufacturers to introduce new models, particularly expanding their offerings in the EV and hybrid segments amid growing environmental awareness. The year-on-year decline may also indicate potential impacts from global supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures on consumer purchasing power.