20 charging points for EVs now available at NLEX

MANILA, Philippines — Twenty charging points were added across the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) amid a growing number of electric and hybrid vehicles, its operator announced Friday.

According to NLEX Corp. in a statement, six of its service stops have been equipped with 20 EV charging points as of November 2026.

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These facilities, said the corporation, provide power ratings ranging from 22 kilowatt (kW) to 240 kW.

“NLEX Corporation is responding to this shift by expanding the availability of electric vehicle charging facilities along its expressway network, giving EV owners more opportunities to recharge during their journeys between Metro Manila and Central Luzon,” NLEX Corp. said.

NLEX said the exact location of the charging facilities are at Petron Marilao, Total San Simon and Shell Mexico for northbound motorists, and Shell Mexico, Petron Bocaue and Drive & Dine for those travelling southbound.

Its facility in Drive & Dine features seven charging units, including 240-kW DC fast chargers, which is currently the highest-rated charging units on the NLEX network.

Additionally, all charging facilities support “CCS2 and Type 2 connectors”, while “GB/T connectors” are also available at Total San Simon and Drive & Dine.

NLEX Corp. said two Shell Recharge facilities are also scheduled to open in December 2026, which will be located at Shell Burol, kilometer 32 northbound, and Shell of Asia, kilometer 36 southbound.

Meanwhile, apart from EV infrastructure, NLEX said it is implementing additional service facilities and amenities, with four service stops currently offering free Wi-Fi, namely Drive & Dine, Shell Burol and both Shell Mexico locations.

The corporation said the Toll Regulatory Board has also approved six additional service facilities along NLEX and SCTEX, from Bocaue to Concepcion. /ms