To enhance public safety response and embrace sustainable mobility, five Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric cars were turned over to Makati City’s Public Safety Department (PSD).
The vehicles will be strategically deployed across various key areas of the city, ensuring rapid response times in emergency situations.
“As a city, we recognize our critical role in addressing environmental concerns. By introducing electric vehicles into our public safety fleet, we not only enhance our emergency response capabilities but also contribute to reducing air pollution and our overall environmental impact,” Mayor Abigail Binay said during the event held at Makati City Hall Quadrangle on Thursday.
Each two-wheel drive vehicle features a 58-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes, along with a powerful motor that delivers up to 350 Nm of torque and a maximum power of 170 ps.
Three charging stations at Makati City Hall, one in Palanan Barangay Hall, and one in Guadalupe Viejo Barangay Hall complement the IONIQ 5’s capabilities.
Dong Wook Lee, president of Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH), said Hyundai IONIQ 5 units will enhance PSD’s capabilities, allowing them to address incidents swiftly and effectively.
“We look forward to being a part and playing a role in Makati’s journey of transforming into a smart city. The IONIQ 5 is the most suitable partner to their commitment of adapting to the modern needs of Makatizens,” he said.
Lee said the five vehicles also come with five years of preventive maintenance service, including parts and labor, wall box chargers, 220v cord chargers, fire extinguishers, training and orientation for drivers, and 24/7 roadside assistance for one year.
Also present during the event were Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo, Makati Rep. Luis Campos, Rep. Kid Peña, City Administrator Atty. Claro Certeza, City Legal Officer and PSD Head Atty. Michael Camiña, Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, Cecil Capacete, HMPH Managing Director, Jae Ha Ryu, HMPH Directing Coordinator for Sales and Dealer Development, Young Uk Ko, HMPH Directing Coordinator for Aftersales, and other HMPH officials.
Since 2016, Binay has been integrating innovation and sustainability into the city’s operations to transform Makati into a smart city.
In 2022, Makati signed an agreement with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to establish a smart transportation system featuring a fleet of electric buses.
Last year, the city was recognized as the sole finalist from the Philippines and the Asia Pacific during the World Smart City Awards for its smart meters and sensors.