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Hyundai Motor Philippines reveals its plans for more EV charging stations in SM Malls

Six new charging stations are in the South Korean manufacturer’s plans in partnership with SM Malls.

Earl Lee on Aug 10, 2023

Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) recently unveiled its project with SM. Both companies are working together to make EV charging possible in multiple areas that have SM Malls.

Earlier, the South Korean car manufacturer launched one of its EV charging stations at the SM Mall of Asia’s North Parking Building on the third floor, however, the start of this station’s operation will start later this month, August 17, 2023. However, HMPH together with SM plans to install and activate more charging stations for mall-goers to use and not just for the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 models, but all EVs.

Related: Hyundai Motor Philippines installs EV charging station at SM Mall of Asia

“Our global vision is based on the belief that we, as an automaker, have to be more proactive when responding to climate change compared to companies in other industries. So Hyundai Motor Philippines is very fortunate to be aligned with a company whose approach to sustainability is as holistic as ours. We are glad that we get to contribute to one of the four main pillars of their green movement which is energy. A key component to supporting society’s adoption of cleaner mobility solutions is through public awareness. And we are one with the SM group on their mission to assure customers, who are looking to transition to an electrified lifestyle, wider access to charging facilities outside of their homes.”

Cecil Capacete
Managing Director, Hyundai Motor Philippines

Hyundai EV Charging Stations SM Mall of Asia

As for the start operation dates and the operating hours of these charging stations, Hyundai has sent out a schedule:

SM Mall of Asia, 3rd Level North Parking Building - August 17, 2023, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The Podium, Basement 2 Parking - August 21, 2023, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
SM City Fairview, 2nd Level Covered Parking - August 25, 2023, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Sunday to Thursday), 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Friday to Saturday)
SM City Clark, Ground Level, Sky LinePodium Parking August 28, 2023, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM SM City Cebu Cebu, 3rd Level Parking - September 8, 2023, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
SM Lanang Premier Davao, Basement Parking October 2, 2023, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Sunday to Thursday), 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Friday to Saturday)

“At SM, we build on our long-term strategy toward net zero emissions by 2040. We commit to address issues that will impact the next generations and welcome Hyundai as our partner in this advocacy. We look forward to this collaboration and working with you in the years to come,” says Mr. Steven T. Tan, President, SCMC.