E-mobility advocate seeks review of 2-wheeled EV's inclusion in tax breaks

An e-mobility advocate believes that electric motorcycles should be given tax breaks like other types of electric vehicles.

Electric Kick Scooter of the Philippines Chairman, Tim Vargas made the statement following the exclusion of electric motorcycles in Executive Order 12 which temporarily modifies the tariff rate for electric vehicles and components.Only kick scooters, self-balancing cycles, bicycles, and pocket motorcycles with auxiliary motors not exceeding 250w and with a maximum speed of 25 km/hr have zero percent import duties while electric motorcycles are still subject to a 30 percent tariff rate.

He also noted that two-wheeled motorcycles are the primary choice of transport for residents of Metro Manila which should be given priority for incentives.

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