Photo shows (L-R) Voltai Co-founder and CEO Fazlur Abdul Rahman; Voltai Directors John Januszczak and Sandro Aboitiz; PEMAP President Alma Rias; Cleanfuel Philippines Marketing Head Kris Lim; Voltai Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Nico Policarpio; Voltai Director Hardesh Singh; and Voltai President Carlos Aboitiz in the event.

Voltai, a startup under AboitizPower’s 1882 Energy Ventures, has entered the Philippine market with the country’s first large-scale battery swapping ecosystem for electric two-wheel vehicles, targeting businesses that rely on fleet operations.

Unveiled at Cleanfuel Pasig City on October 22, 2025, the new business-to-business (B2B) model aims to accelerate e-mobility adoption among logistics, delivery, and ride-hailing firms by offering a faster, more cost-efficient alternative to fuel-powered fleets.

“The Voltai pilot preview marks the first step toward building the future of fleet e-mobility in the Philippines — smarter, cleaner, and more cost-efficient,” said Voltai Co-founder and CEO Fazlur Abdul Rahman. “As a business-to-business solution, it addresses downtime, frequent maintenance, and fuel cost challenges for fleet businesses and riders, while also providing remote visibility on utilization.”

Voltai’s system combines leased electric motorcycles, swappable lithium-ion batteries, and a digital management platform. Through its mobile and web-based applications, riders can monitor battery health, locate the nearest swap station via Google Maps, and review trip and swap history. Fleet managers, in turn, can access data on mileage, emissions savings, and rider performance.

The company has partnered with fuel retailer Cleanfuel and co-living brand MyTown to establish 15 battery swap stations — currently the largest such network in the country. Voltai plans to expand to more Metro Manila sites and nearby provinces in 2026, while building stronger aftersales and service infrastructure.

Rahman said Voltai’s model offers fixed-lease costs for both vehicles and batteries, protecting businesses from fuel price volatility and upfront capital expenses. He added, “We are very excited to share Voltai with the Philippine market and provide businesses with fleet requirements a competitive edge through lower costs, higher efficiency, and reduced emissions without the need to shoulder heavy upfront costs.”

Voltai’s rollout aligns with government efforts to electrify the transport sector. The Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) requires at least 5% of fleets operated by government agencies, local governments, and commercial entities to be electric. 

The Department of Energy’s Philippine Energy Plan 2023–2050 targets between 10% and 50% EV penetration in fleet vehicles by 2040, depending on scenario pathways.

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