EV Charger FAQ Philippines

Every installation is quoted individually, because the cost depends on your panel capacity, cable run and property type. A standard home installation covers labour and materials — a dedicated breaker with RCD protection, PEC-compliant wiring, conduit, commissioning and safety testing. The charger unit is priced separately: budget ₱15,000–₱50,000 for a typical 7kW unit, or ₱40,000–₱70,000 for a smart model with app control. Complex jobs like panel upgrades, cable runs over 10 metres, or condo installs are quoted after a free site assessment.

Site assessment and electrical load evaluation, a dedicated circuit and breaker with RCD protection, PEC-compliant cabling and conduit, mounting and weatherproofing, full commissioning and safety testing, and after-sales support. What it does not include is the charger unit itself, any main panel upgrade your home might need, and building or HOA permit fees where those apply.

We are often quoting a different scope rather than the same work at a different price. A basic install can mean running a line to the charger and little else. Our figure includes a full load evaluation, a dedicated breaker with RCD protection, PEC-compliant materials, commissioning and safety testing, and ongoing support. If a cheaper quote covers all of that, take it — just make sure you are comparing the same work, because the parts people skip are the safety ones.

Most standard home installs are finished within half a day to a full day. Longer conduit runs, panel upgrades or condo installations can take longer, and we tell you the expected duration in your written quote before any work starts.

For a private residential charger you generally do not need DOE accreditation yourself — that requirement applies to operators of public charging stations under the EVIDA law (RA 11697). What matters for your home is that the work is done by a licensed electrician to Philippine Electrical Code standards. Condos and commercial sites are different: building administration approval is usually required, and we help prepare that paperwork. Worth knowing: MOEV Solutions Inc. is itself DOE-accredited as an EVCS Provider for both Service and Supplier at National Accreditation Level (Certificate No. DOE-EUMB-ANA-20250708001, valid to 13 August 2028), so commercial and public charging projects can be delivered compliantly.

Almost certainly. The Philippines has standardised on Type 2 for AC charging and CCS2 for DC fast charging, so any Type 2 wall charger works with BYD, Nissan, Hyundai, MG, Toyota and essentially every EV and plug-in hybrid sold here. If you drive something unusual or imported, send us the model and we will confirm before you buy anything.

A 7kW single-phase wall charger — the standard home setup — typically takes around five to eight hours for a full charge, which comfortably covers an overnight. A portable or granny charger plugged into a normal 220V outlet delivers roughly 2–3kW and takes considerably longer. For plug-in hybrids like the BYD Sealion 6, the smaller battery means even a granny charger can be enough.

Often yes, but it depends on your building. You will usually need administration or HOA approval, a deeded or assigned parking slot, and a workable route from an electrical source. Metering also has to be sorted so you are billed rather than the common area. We handle the technical assessment and help you prepare the submission.

Yes. We are based in Quezon City and cover Metro Manila as standard, with regular work in Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan. We travel elsewhere in the Philippines too — travel and logistics are quoted separately and transparently.

Meralco residential rates sit at around ₱12–13 per kWh, though this changes monthly. Public charging typically runs ₱20–₱38 per kWh. Charging at home is normally the cheapest option by a wide margin, which is where most of the savings from a home charger actually come from.

For a hardwired wall charger, no — it needs a licensed electrician, both for safety and to keep your charger and vehicle warranties intact. A portable charger that plugs into an existing properly rated outlet is a different matter, though we would still want to check that the outlet and circuit can handle sustained load.

Yes. We provide preventive servicing, diagnostics and support after installation. Chargers live outdoors in Philippine heat and rain, and connectors and enclosures do need occasional attention. Talk to us about what makes sense for your setup.