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Can I drive from La Union to Manila in an EV?

Home from the surf, top up in La Union before the long expressway run. It's about 270 km via TPLEX → SCTEX → NLEX, and one of the most-searched road trips in the country.

Yes, with 2 charging stops

Yes, with 2 fast-charging stops. The route has 60 DC fast chargers along the expressways; the itinerary below picks the ones that keep every leg within range. Watch the final leg: MacArthur Highway from San Juan back down to the TPLEX entrance at Rosario.

270 km
Distance (1-way)
60
DC fast on route
2
Recommended stops
58 km
Worst DC gap
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The route & its chargers

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Your charging itinerary

  1. Depart La Union

    Leave with a full charge (100%).

  2. ACMobility EV Charging Hub - Shell Subic Zambales

    ~153 km in · ≈4.7 km off, a short detour. Charge to ~80% before the next leg.

  3. EVOxCharge - S&R New Manila

    ~277 km in · ≈3.9 km off, a short detour. Charge to ~80% before the next leg.

  4. Arrive Manila

    Charge here: 6 chargers within 30 km (below).

Set your EV to check this route against your car's real range and connector.

Planning the return? Manila → La Union

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Charging at Manila

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