BYD Cebu: Global Star Motors Drives EV Momentum in Visayas
In April 2024, Global Star Motors Corporation inaugurated BYD Cebu, marking BYD’s first full-service dealership outside Luzon under the ACMobility network. CarGuide+2AutoIndustriya+2
Situated on A.S. Fortuna Street in Mandaue City, the 2,155-sqm facility is built to BYD’s global brand identity standards, featuring a 354-sqm showroom that can display up to six electric vehicles. VISOR+2CarGuide+2 It also houses a full-service center with seven service bays, a parts & accessories section, a customer lounge, two negotiation rooms, and a new-car release bay. SunStar Publishing Inc.+1
Reflecting its role in Cebu’s EV future, the dealership is being developed into an ACMobility charging hub, with planned AC and DC charging points for BYD EVs and other electric vehicles. CarGuide+1
Strategic Importance & Vision
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BYD Cebu is a cornerstone in BYD’s push into the Visayas, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to expanding its footprint beyond Metro Manila. VISOR+1
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Global Star Motors, led by President & CEO Edward Vincent Onglatco, underscores the company’s vision of promoting sustainable mobility in Cebu’s rapidly growing urban market. SunStar Publishing Inc.
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The expansion aligns with broader efforts by ACMobility (Ayala’s mobility arm) to scale BYD’s EV business across the Philippines while strengthening supporting infrastructure. SunStar Publishing Inc.
Recent Developments
Global Star Motors has also launched new BYD models in Cebu, such as the Sealion 6 DM-i — a hybrid EV introduced in mid-2024 — reinforcing its role as a leading player in Cebu’s electrification push. SunStar Publishing Inc.
Outlook
As electric vehicle adoption in the Visayas accelerates, BYD Cebu stands as a flagship operation for Global Star Motors. Its combination of a modern showroom, service capacity, and charging infrastructure positions it well to serve both new EV buyers and the growing after-sales needs in the region.
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