Voltai eyes deploying more battery-swapping stations and motorcycle EVs

MANILA, Philippines – Mobility startup venture Voltai, which is backed by Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) through 1882 Energy Ventures, is looking to expand its motorcycle battery-swapping stations starting 2027, targeting around 1,000 over the medium term.

“Our current network density is already sufficient to cover our targets for the next year or so. We’ll probably see more network expansion by next year,” said Voltai Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Nico Policarpio. “Our current priority is first to saturate Metro Manila and then go up to the north and south of it.”

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Since its launch in October last year, Voltai has strategically placed 15 battery-swapping stations spread across Cleanfuel gasoline stations in Metro Manila, creating what is already the largest 2W electric vehicle (EV) swap network in the Philippines.

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In the first half of 2026, Voltai also conducted limited-run initiatives with multiple logistics and delivery providers  to test and refine fleet operations. Among them are JRS Express, the Philippines’ leading express delivery service, and Xpress, a ride-hailing service backed by Cebuana Lhuillier. 

“Most of our initial pilot partners are continuing into commercial agreements with us, and that’s a great boost of confidence and a testimonial that the ecosystem, the product, and the technology works and can do so on a greater scale,” Policarpio said.

The Voltai ecosystem features two-wheel EVs, battery-swapping stations, a management software for fleet operators, a mobile app for riders, and Voltai-covered after-sales support service. This is all on a lease basis for a fixed fee, intended for logistics, food and beverage delivery, and ride hailing companies.

By leasing and by not having to worry about spare parts and repair, pilot fleet operators have realized about 20-60% in savings.

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Maximizing its two battery capacities, a two-watt Voltai motorcycle can travel up to 140 kilometers, with a maximum speed of around 80 kilometers per hour and a carrying capacity of 200 kilograms.

On the management software, Policarpio explained: “At any given time, the platform shows where the motorcycles are in real time, the trips they’ve been on, how far they’ve gone, where they went, and how much tailpipe emissions were avoided.”

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In the long term, Voltai also plans to expand into Cebu and Davao. 

“Voltai is not just about electric motorcycles, it’s about giving our riders, fleet operators, and ultimately the entire transportation sector a better, smarter, and more sustainable way forward,” Policarpio said.

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Voltai is under 1882 Ventures, the startup and innovation arm of AboitizPower, focused on the decentralization of energy in mobility within the context of the Philippine energy transition.