Listen "E234: Busting EV Myths in the Philippines"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, our guest is Luis Buenaventura, a FinTech executive and devoted EV enthusiast based in the Philippines. Luis shares his firsthand journey into electric vehicles, offering practical insights on everything from vehicle comparisons to charging infrastructure, and debunks major EV myths around range anxiety, fire risk, and flood safety. He explains why Teslas are surprisingly affordable in the Philippines, what sets the local EV market apart, and how the nation's EV ecosystem is rapidly evolving. Luis paints a compelling picture of why now is the time to go electric, from efficiency and cost-savings to smart driving tech and even the emotional value of vehicle ownership. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs
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