Changan, Mercedes-Benz boost Q1 2026 EV sales in PH

MANILA: Changan and Mercedes-Benz were among those that helped lead the shift to electrified mobility in the Philippines during the first quarter of 2026.

As far as the data of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Incorporated (CAMPI) is concerned, the distributors of the two marques—both of which are under Inchcape Philippines—were part of the Top 10 best-selling battery-powered(BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) list in the country for the the January-March timeline.

Based on the CAMPI data, the Chinese automotive brand ranked fifth in both BEV and PHEV categories. Meanwhile, the luxury marque placed seventh and 10th in PHEV and BEV classes, respectively.

“This performance reflects the growing interest in electrified mobility in the Philippines and the importance of offering customers meaningful choice. Through Changan and Mercedes-Benz, we aim to support different mobility needs, from more accessible electrified options to premium electric vehicles, while continuing to work with our partners to help build confidence in the transition to new energy vehicles,” Inchcape South Asia and Pacific Managing Director Alex Hammett said.

Check out how the two automotive brands end up in the CAMPI’s power rankings in the two electrified vehicle segments.

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Changan

Changan got the fifth spot in the local BEV market after its sales reflected a 168-percent versus last year, still driven by the Changan Lumin—the brand’s only offering in the said category.

Offered in two options, the model can be had at the following prices:

Variant	Retail price
S	P699,000
L	P799,000.

Further, Changan’s PHEV sales went up by 970 percent year on year—all driven by Nevo series models namely the Q05, Hunter K50, and A05.

These are their corresponding price tags:

Model and variant	Pricing
Nevo Q05 SE	P1.259 million
Nevo Q05 iD	P1.449 million
Nevo Hunter K50 4x4	P1.97 million
Nevo Hunter K50 4x2	P1.699 million
Nevo A05	P1.195 million

Mercedes-Benz

Despite being a premium brand, Mercedes-Benz Philippines—took the seventh spot in CAMPI’s top-selling PHEV brand. The performance was propelled by the E-Class E 350e, GLC 350e, and GLE 400e.

Their respective prices are seen here:

Model	Starting price
Mercedes-Benz GLE 400e	5.79 million
Mercedes-Benz E 350e	P5.69 million
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e	P4.89 million

Moreover, the Three-Pointed Star marque rounded out CAMPI’s Top 10 list in the BEV division, thanks to the collective retail output of its EQ portfolio composed of the EQS, EQB, EQE (SUV and sedan form), and EQA.

Their price tags are as follows:

Model	Starting retail price
EQS	P9.99 million
EQB	P4.29 million
EQE sedan	P5.59 million
EQA	P3.99 million
EQE SUV	P7.19 million

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