PBBM Leads Launch of First Official Tesla Center in the Philippines

President Marcos led the launch of the first official
Tesla Centre in the Philippines, joined by Taguig City
Mayor Lani Cayetano (second from left) and
Tesla Regional Director Isabel Fan (fourth from left)

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the launch of the first official Tesla Center in the Philippines, lauding the company for investing in the Philippines and trusting the government’s forward-thinking policies and innovation drive. 

In his speech, President Marcos pointed out that the Philippine’s infrastructure and policies support the industry and its aspiration for more utilization of Electric Vehicles (EVs). 

“Tesla’s decision to invest in the Philippines is a recognition of our nation’s potential, underpinned by forward-thinking policies and a collective determination to innovate,” President Marcos said on Monday.

“As Tesla lays a groundwork, and as we invest in infrastructure and implement policies supporting the industry, competition will grow. Then, what may seem as aspirational today – half of the vehicles in our streets as EVs – will become attainable tomorrow,” he added.

The Chief Executive emphasized that more than sustaining the environment, Tesla empowers local workforce, invests in Filipino talents, and builds a generation of Filipinos equipped with globally sustainable technologies.

“Tesla is building a generation of Filipinos equipped to lead in the global shift towards sustainable technologies such as this,” the Chief Executive said. 

The President thanked Tesla for believing in the Philippines and its potential. 

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauds Tesla Philippines 

for investing in the Philippines and helping build a 

generation of Filipinos equipped with globally sustainable technologies

“To Tesla, thank you for believing in the Philippines. Your investment in the country extends beyond transportation and infrastructure; it is in the people and potential of the country. To the Filipino people, let us work together to ensure that this milestone runs parallel with our shared journey towards sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation.”

The launch of Tesla Center marks a significant milestone of Tesla’s commitment to drive adoption of electric vehicles in the Philippines. 

Operated directly by Tesla, the Tesla Center at Uptown Parade consists of the Tesla Philippines’ head office, the experience center, the delivery hub, and after-sales service support, providing a comprehensive and one-stop experience.

Tesla Regional Director Isabel Fan shares with the President some interesting features of Tesla. Looking on are Special Assistant to the President of the Philippines Antonio Lagdameo Jr., CEO of Alliance Global (parent company of Megaworld, Newport World Resorts, amongst others) Kevin Tan, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, and Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go.  

“Tesla enables the use of electric vehicles by providing a comprehensive and seamless Tesla Experience directly in the Philippines. Tesla Charging Network and services are available and operated 24/7 to serve Tesla owners. We will keep putting the best efforts to further invest in charging infrastructure and hire locals to transcend Philippines towards sustainable energy.” said Ms. Isabel Fan, Regional Director of Tesla Philippines.

Tesla Philippines officially launched and commissioned the first Supercharging Station on November 8, 2024. In just 2 months on January 20, 2024, Tesla launched the official Tesla Center and started its first deliveries of the Model 3 today, marking a significant step forward in electric vehicles ownership and sustainable development in the Philippines.

The Model 3 (from PHP 2,136,000, inclusive of VAT) is now available; whilst the New Model Y (from PHP 2,396,000, inclusive of VAT) Launch Series is only available in limited time at the Tesla official website tesla.com/en_PH. Contact Tesla Philippines’ hotline at 1-800- 13220087, and follow Tesla official accounts on X @teslaphp and Instagram @teslamotorsph to get the latest updates