SM Malls install electric vehicle charging stations

MANILA - With its commitment to create a safe and greener future for all, SM Supermalls said it has installed free in-mall charging stations for electric vehicles in different SM Malls around the National Capital Region.

With charging stations now at SM Aura Premier in Taguig City, SM North EDSA in Quezon City, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, and SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, the SM Supermalls have added 11 more in-mall charging stations that supports U.S. and EU e-Vehicles brands such as Audi, BMW, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, among others.

The Podium and SM Southmall have two Wallbox Pulsar Plus 7.4KW AC chargers, while SM City Valenzuela, SM City Grand Central, SM City Fairview, SM City Manila, SM City San Lazaro, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City Marikina, SM City Bicutan, and SM City BF Parañaque also have one each.

The Wallbox Pulsar offers a powerful performance for faster electric vehicle charging and SM Supermalls is the first mall chain to establish in-mall electric vehicle charging stations in the country.

In the coming months, SM Supermalls said it will install more electric vehicles fast chargers in other SM malls.

“SM Supermalls will remain true to our promise of creating a safe shopping experience for our mall goers, and part of that commitment is building a greener environment for everyone. We will always strive to ramp up our efforts to give back to our communities through our innovative projects in driving sustainability in our 79 malls nationwide. We want to urge everyone to consider more sustainable options in their everyday life, and shifting to e-Vehicles is a giant leap towards a greener future for all of us,” said SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan.

The launch of the electric vehicle charging stations is a product of SM Supermalls’ continuous partnership with the Department of Energy, the Department of Transportation, and Department of Trade and Industry in assisting the government in accelerating its renewable energy and sustainability initiatives. 

“SM Supermalls will continue our staunch support of the government’s National Renewable Energy Program to promote a more eco-friendly society for all Filipinos. We remain steadfast in our goal of helping reduce the use of non-renewable energy sources by 50 percent by the end of 2022,” Tan said. 

Electric vehicles are true zero-emission vehicles that have electric motors instead of internal combustion engines. There are now thousands of registered electric vehicles in the country.

The electric vehicle Charging Stations project supports the SM Green Movement towards a greener planet - #SMGreenMovement. For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com and follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms. (Richard Ebona)