#EVChallenge: Can an electric car make it to Baguio from Cauayan City
You might be wondering, can you really drive your electric car from SM City Cauayan to Baguio—without any worries? Depending on the model, the average distance of an EV on one charge is between 300 km to 500km.
From Cauayan the shortest way going to Baguio is via Kayapa-Ambuklao Road. The distance between Cauayan City and Baguio City is 233 km by road.
No need to worry about hilly areas. With powerful torque and regenerative braking, electric cars will generally do very well in mountainous terrain.
Electric cars have been making rounds across the Americas and Europe in recent years. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive your own EV in the Philippines? What happens if you ran out of charge.
You can power up your car “e-nywhere” out of the 62 SM malls that offer EV Charging Stations nationwide. This makes the SM group the biggest chain of malls in the country to offer this service.
“The EV charging stations in SM Supermalls is one of the sustainability initiatives under the SM Green Movement. Aside from advocating air conservation and clean energy through this innovation, we champion solid waste management, water conservation, energy efficiency, and disaster resilience for a greener, safer tomorrow” said Mr. Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls.
Charging stations on the go
Filipinos are usually skeptical of new technology amid our centuries-old normativity—and rightfully so. Some of the concerns raised by enthusiasts are the cost of charging, especially with the looming energy price, and the availability of charging stations.
SM currently has 62 EV charging stations nationwide, mostly equipped with Wallbox Type 2 plugs. You can bring your own adapter, while SM Baguio uses Tritium which can refill the car’s battery within an hour. It’s time to focus on the alternatives to reduce our carbon emissions, conserve energy, and safeguard the environment.
Additionally, these urban centers have been energy-efficient and can power their operations throughout the day, which makes all of SM’s EV charging stations free of charge nationwide!
From Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao you can charge your electric car without the fear of paying a hefty amount.
Sustainability moving forward
True to its mandate, SM continues to make a sustainable lifestyle accessible to Filipinos. Going green shouldn’t be as expensive as the daily outlays. That’s why the company has been ramping up the initiatives to revolutionize our transportation and carbon minimization. We’re taking the “leave nothing behind but footprint” to a whole new level. Traveling would cost less now that EV charging stations are spreading throughout the provincial malls.
To know more about SM’s EV Charging stations, you may check out this link: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations FAQ and Terms and Conditions | SM Supermalls (PR)
