Mitsubishi Motors plans to begin producing a new hybrid electric vehicle in the Philippines from around mid-2028.
The company said the proposed project depends on the outcome of its application under the Philippines’ Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) programme.
The programme is intended to encourage the development and uptake of electric vehicles in the country.
If the application is cleared, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) will build the hybrid model at its manufacturing site in Santa Rosa City, Laguna.
Ahead of the targeted launch, MMPC intends to make further investments, including upgrades to facilities to support electrified vehicle production.
The company said the work is expected to help broaden the local supply base and generate jobs in the area.
MMPC, formed in February 1963, has an annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles and operates on a site of about 21.4ha.
The plant currently produces the Mirage, Mirage G4 and L300 models.
Its sales line-up includes the Xforce, Xpander, Xpander Cross, Destinator, Montero Sport and Triton.
The announcement followed a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Mitsubishi Motors CEO Takao Kato, where the company reaffirmed its intention to take part in the EVIS programme.
Kato said, “The Philippines has long been one of our most important markets, where we have engaged in production and sales for many years. In cooperation with the Philippine government, we are honoured to contribute to the advancement of vehicle electrification and industrial development through the EVIS programme, as well as to support the further growth of the Philippine economy.”
Separately, Mitsubishi Motors reported last month that global production rose 8.3% year-on-year to 81,196 vehicles in January 2026, compared with a fall of 18% to 75,004 in the same month a year earlier.
Output in Japan increased 4.4% to 44,424 units, marking a third consecutive monthly rise, while production outside Japan climbed by more than 13% to 36,772 units after two months of declines.
