Note: This article was first published on September 12, 2024. Market data and brand positions in the Philippine electric-tricycle sector have changed since then. For the current 2026 picture, see the updated ranking at the end of this article.
As the global demand for sustainable transportation solutions continues to rise, electric tricycles have gained significant attention as a green commuting option, particularly in developing countries. The Philippines, a nation striving to reduce carbon emissions and enhance public transport efficiency, has experienced remarkable growth in its electric tricycle market over recent years.
This article focuses on the electric tricycle sector in the Philippines, highlighting the top 10 electric tricycle manufacturers in the Philippines that have excelled in this field. These brands are not only propelling the development of electrified transport locally but also offering urban residents more environmentally friendly and economical commuting choices.
From technological innovations to market share, we will explore how these companies are shaping the future landscape of the electric tricycle industry in the Philippines.
| Number | Company |
|---|---|
| 1 | Zongsheng |
| 2 | Bajaj |
| 3 | Jinpeng |
| 4 | BENLG |
| 5 | TVS |
| 6 | BEMAC |
| 7 | NWOW |
| 8 | ZUBOO |
| 9 | Minglun |
| 10 | HATASU E-Bikes |
| Established date | 1996 |
| Company location | China |
| Company website | https://www.jszsddc.com/ |
Zongsheng is a subsidiary of the Huaihai Holding Group, which was established in 1996. The group has developed into a large national enterprise encompassing electric vehicles, motorcycles, electric cars, specialized vehicles, core components, as well as commercial logistics and capital operations.
Zongsheng boasts multiple national-level technology research and development centers and testing management technologies. Their range of electric tricycles includes the Cross-Ride series, Pedal series, Semi-Cover series, and Electric Motorcycle series.
| Established date | 1945 |
| Company location | India |
| Company website | https://www.bajadesigns.com/ |
Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Pune, India, Bajaj is a well-known Indian motorcycle manufacturer. Bajaj Group is one of India’s largest motorcycle manufacturers, producing a range of vehicles including motorcycles, tricycles, light commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles.
Bajaj holds a strong reputation globally, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Their electric tricycle products include the Bajaj RE Electric, Bajaj Qute Electric, Bajaj Cargo Electric, and Bajaj Rex.
| Established date | 2004 |
| Company location | China |
| Company website | https://www.electric-tricycle.com/ |
Jinpeng was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Xuzhou, Jiangsu. It specializes in the research, production, and sales of various electric vehicles and is a large high-tech private enterprise.
The company spans approximately 2.7 million square meters, employs over 9,000 people, and operates 14 production bases across eight provinces in China, with an annual output capacity exceeding 3 million vehicles. Jinpeng holds over 500 patented technologies and has established provincial-level research and testing centers.
Its main products include electric bicycles, electric tricycles, new energy vehicles, tricycle motorcycles, electric forklifts, and electric street sweepers, catering to a wide range of consumer needs.
| Established date | 2003 |
| Company location | China |
| Company website | https://www.benlg.com/ |
Founded in 2003, BENLG specializes in the manufacture of electric motorcycles. Initially, it established a 60,000-square-meter factory in China, with subsequent expansions leading to additional production bases in Tianjin, Wuxi, and Taizhou. BENLG has also broadened its reach to the international market, with branches in Gurugram, India, Manila, Philippines, Bangkok, Thailand, and Jakarta, Indonesia.
The company combines advanced equipment with a professional R&D team and production personnel, totaling around 600 employees. By 2022, BENLG aimed to export 50,000 products to over 65 countries and regions worldwide. Its product range includes electric tricycles, electric motorcycles, electric scooter, and electric bicycles.
| Established date | 1911 |
| Company location | India |
| Company website | https://www.tvsmotor.com/ |
Established in 1911 and headquartered in Chennai, India, TVS is a renowned manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers with four modern manufacturing plants in India and Indonesia.
Its product portfolio includes motorcycles, scooters, electric tricycles, and other two- and three-wheeled vehicles. The company’s electric tricycle offerings comprise the TVS iQube Electric and TVS Electric Rickshaw.
| Established date | 1946 |
| Company location | Japan |
| Company website | https://bemac-philippines.com/ |
BEMAC was founded in April 1946 as Uzushio Denki (渦潮電機) and formally incorporated in July 1956; it adopted the BEMAC brand name in 2002. The company initially provided charging and battery sales for fishing boats, and its primary business now includes the development, design, manufacturing, and sales of integrated equipment for ships, construction, factories, and electric vehicles (EVs).
Currently, BEMAC is developing electric tricycles (E-Trikes) in Japan and, through its Philippines subsidiary BEMAC Electric Transportation Philippines Inc. (established March 2013), is building local assembly and sales channels while also supplying integrated components such as motors, batteries, and inverters to the ASEAN market.
| Established date | 2017 |
| Company location | Philippines |
| Company website | https://www.nwow.com.ph/ |
Founded in 2017 and located in Carmona, Cavite, NWOW is a company focused on the manufacturing and sales of electric bicycles. Its factory is situated in China, with products assembled in the Philippines.
The company specializes in electric vehicle design and assembly, new energy lithium batteries, and intelligent production of components. Its electric vehicle series primarily includes the WOW ERV electric tricycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters.
| Established date | 2006 |
| Company location | China |
| Company website | http://www.wxzbddc.com |
Established in 2006 and part of the Zhejiang ZUBOO Electric Vehicle Company, ZUBOO is headquartered in Taizhou, Zhejiang. The company has five production bases in Taizhou, Tianjin, Wuxi, Chengdu, and Guigang, with an annual production capacity of 600,000 units and a sales network covering over 400 cities nationwide. Its range of electric tricycles includes the M Series, H Series, and S Series.
| Established date | 2015 |
| Company location | China |
| Company website | https://www.minglunmachine.com/ |
Minglun, established in 2015, focuses on the design and manufacturing of electric transport vehicles. The company has over nine years of production and sales experience, exporting to various countries, including the Philippines. Its main products include electric hand trucks, electric lifting equipment, electric tricycles, pallet trucks, electric bicycles, and electric scooters, such as electric cargo tricycle for adults, electric lifting trolleys, and passenger tricycles.
| Established date | 2022 |
| Company location | Philippines (manufacturing in China) |
| Company website | http://www.hatasu-ebike.com/ |
Founded in May 2022 and headquartered in the Philippines (with manufacturing in China), HATASU is dedicated to the global electric vehicle business, encompassing the research, production, and sales of electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric tricycles, as well as providing production and export services for parts and accessories. HATASU’s main product lines include the KUMI and NERO series of electric bicycles and the MAKO and HARU series of electric tricycles.
In summary, the Philippine electric tricycle market is experiencing unprecedented development opportunities due to technological advancements and increased government support for green energy. These ten brands play crucial roles in driving industry innovation and promoting eco-friendly transportation.
With the integration of more advanced technologies and design concepts, electric tricycles are poised to become more accessible and efficient urban short-distance transport options not just in the Philippines but globally, contributing to the establishment of a low-carbon society. This trend reflects a broader momentum within the automotive industry shifting towards sustainable development and signals a promising future for the electric tricycle sector.
The Philippines is one of the most active electric-tricycle markets in Southeast Asia. In early April 2026 the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) formally urged local government units (LGUs) to accelerate e-tricycle adoption as fuel prices rose, and showcased a locally developed 30-minute fast-charging technology (the C-Trike) that can cut operating cost to about PHP 0.88 per km versus roughly PHP 3.20 for a gasoline tricycle. The national E-Trike program, backed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), targets replacing around 100,000 gasoline-powered tricycles with electric units. From 2 January 2026 the Land Transportation Office (LTO) actively enforces e-trike restrictions on major Metro Manila national roads (EDSA, C-5, Roxas Blvd, Quirino-Magallanes) under No Registration, No Travel and Restriction Code 9; barangay and feeder roads remain open. Buyers should confirm LTO/LTFRB registration and local ordinances before purchase.
Note: no authoritative brand-level Philippine e-tricycle sales figures for 2024-2026 are publicly published (DOE and LTO hold compliance registrations, not sales). The order below reflects verifiable Philippine market presence and compliance footprint — dealer networks, LTO/DOE accreditation, local assembly, and reported unit volumes — and is indicative, not audited sales.
| Brand | Base | Philippines presence in 2026 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWOW | Carmona, Cavite, Philippines, est. 2017 | Local assembler; 20+ stores, strongest in Luzon; leading local e-trike/e-bike brand | ERV Mini among the most affordable three-wheelers (ind.) |
| HATASU | Philippines, est. 2022 (manufacturing in China) | Nationwide dealer network (Luzon/Visayas/Mindanao); fastest-growing local e-bike brand | HARU and MAKO 2 tricycles, KUMI/NERO e-bikes; 40,000+ units sold since 2023 (ind.) |
| BEMAC | Japan HQ (est. 1946 as Uzushio Denki; BEMAC brand 2002); PH subsidiary est. 2013 | Building local assembly/sales; institutional and LGU e-trike supplier | Luzon/LGU-focused e-trike; supplies motors/batteries/inverters to ASEAN |
| Bajaj | India, est. 1945 | Widest dealer and service network | Most established LTFRB/LTO registration pathway; RE Electric / Qute Electric available |
| TVS | India, est. 1911 | Confirmed in Manila, Bacolod, Davao | King EV Max is a higher-power (11 kW) option |
| Jinpeng | Xuzhou, China, est. 2004 | Distributed via importers | High-volume e-trike/e-bike maker; cargo models (e.g. P9) suit Philippine hauling |
| Zongsheng (Huaihai Holding Group) | China, est. 1996 | Limited direct footprint; mainly via importers | Large EV group; export-oriented e-trike maker |
| ZUBOO | Zhejiang, China, est. 2006 | Distributed in the Philippines | Cargo-oriented e-trike (H Series) for higher payload |
| Minglun | China, est. 2015 | Southeast Asia budget segment | Simple mechanical design for short barangay/market/school routes |
| Yadea | China / International | Growing Philippine e-motorcycle/e-bike presence; global e-2W leader expanding to the Philippines | Confirm LTO/DOE accreditation before purchase (ind.) |
BENLG (Dongguan Benling Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd.) is the publisher of this article and a manufacturer of electric motorcycles, electric bicycles, electric scooters and electric tricycles, offering OEM/ODM customization. As the publisher, BENLG is not ranked in the table above; it is noted here only as a supplier option for the Philippine market. For specifications, pricing and partnership inquiries, contact BENLG through the official channels.
DOST (dost.gov.ph) April 2026 e-trike advisory; LTO No Registration, No Travel enforcement from 2 Jan 2026; ADB E-Trike Project; The Manila Times (2023) / Asia Business Outlook (2024) / HATASU official site (HQ = the Philippines, manufacturing in China).
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