NLEX expands EV charging network

NLEX Corporation has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging network along its expressways, giving motorists more options to recharge while traveling between Metro Manila and Central Luzon.

As of November 2026, six NLEX service stops are equipped with EV charging facilities, offering a total of 20 charging points with power ratings ranging from 22 kilowatts (kW) to 240 kW.

The facilities are located at Petron Marilao, Total San Simon, and Shell Mexico for northbound motorists, and at Shell Mexico, Petron Bocaue, and Drive & Dine for southbound travelers.

Drive & Dine at kilometer 17 has seven charging units, including 240-kW DC fast chargers, the highest-capacity charging units currently available along the NLEX network.

The facilities support CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, while GB/T connectors are also available at Total San Simon and Drive & Dine.

Two additional Shell Recharge facilities are scheduled to open in December 2026. These will be located at Shell Burol at kilometer 32 northbound and Shell of Asia at kilometer 36 southbound, with four charging points planned at each site.

“NLEX provides the locations for these facilities, while charging stations are operated by their respective service partners. Charging rates are determined by the individual operators,” the company said.

Meanwhile, four service stops currently offer free Wi-Fi: Drive & Dine, Shell Burol, and both Shell Mexico locations.

NLEX has also added new service facilities. Aramco at kilometer 62 opened on October 9, followed by Petron Marilao Phase 1A on October 23. Petron Parkville at kilometer 42 is still under construction.

The Toll Regulatory Board has also approved six additional service facilities along NLEX and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), covering the stretch from Bocaue to Concepcion, the company said. —VBL, GMA News