ILOILO CITY — The “MOEV IT ILOILO” Electric Vehicle Car Show concluded its four‑day run at the Festive Walk Parade on June 27, 2026, giving residents a firsthand look at the cars, scooters, and charging systems that could soon dominate the city’s streets. The event cemented Iloilo’s reputation as a rising hub for clean transport and green business.
A Festival of Electric Choices
The show gave Iloilo a front‑row seat to the future. Brands like Kia, Nissan, Omoda, Jaecoo, Wuling, and Changan lined up their latest electric models under one roof, inviting onlookers to sit behind the wheel. Visitors could compare prices, study battery ranges, and ask technical questions directly to brand representatives without traveling to a dealership.
Test drives were the star attraction. Families, students, and transport operators queued to experience the quiet acceleration of an electric motor for the first time. The event turned curiosity into confidence, proving that EVs are no longer a distant luxury but an attainable choice for everyday Ilonggos. The show floor buzzed with conversations about home charging, maintenance costs, and the long‑term savings that come with owning an electric vehicle.
A Finale That Builds on a Month of Movement
The MOEV IT show was not a standalone spectacle; it was the technological capstone of the 12th Iloilo Bike Festival, which ran for the entire month of June under the theme “FLOW CITY: Iloilo Always on the Move.” The expanded festival reflected the city’s evolution from a celebrated cycling capital to a comprehensive, multi‑modal green mobility leader. The EV exhibit anchored that transformation.
Executive Assistant for Special Projects Leny Ledesma explained that the festival and the car show are designed to build public support for Iloilo’s 2028 Mobility Roadmap. The strategy is to let residents see and touch the technology before it becomes a permanent feature of their streets. By the time the first major fleet of e‑PUVs rolls out, the city will have already built a knowledgeable and enthusiastic constituency.
The Infrastructure Promise
The excitement on the show floor was backed by concrete infrastructure investments. The city recently broke ground on a ₱74‑million active mobility project funded by the Department of Transportation, which will deliver end‑of‑trip facilities at Esplanade 3 Skate Park and the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand. These hubs will offer secure bike parking, showers, and changing rooms, making green commuting practical for professionals.
Alongside the EV exhibition, the city is also pushing forward with urban shading structures and modern public transport stops. These upgrades ensure that Iloilo is not simply importing electric vehicles but is engineering an entire ecosystem that supports them. The combination of EV‑friendly infrastructure and a receptive public makes the city an attractive test market for global mobility brands.
A Green Economy Engine
The success of the MOEV IT show signals economic opportunity. Local dealerships reported a spike in inquiries, and several brands announced plans to expand their service networks in Western Visayas. The event also highlighted micro‑mobility solutions like e‑bikes and e‑scooters, which provide affordable entry points for small‑scale entrepreneurs and delivery riders.
With Iloilo already recognized as a pilot city for the United Nations Development Programme’s low‑carbon transport initiative, the momentum is building toward a self‑reinforcing cycle: investment in green infrastructure attracts green businesses, which in turn create jobs and draw further investment. The MOEV IT Iloilo show was a window into that future.
