There isn't as much push for EV in the Philippines. I've seen them as displays inside the mall. I think the only benefit given to owners are supposed immunity to some traffic coding, as well as free charging in some areas. I think some of the malls have 1 charging station available, which isn't enough if owners increase. I'd like to think EVs can be good for the environment. They just need to improve the life of the batteries.
Is it a money thing, as in the average punter can't afford one and the government can't afford the EV infrastructure?
Yes. The EVs are still priced pretty high compared to ICE. There are Hybrids that are being bought more though. As for the infrastructure, I think the lack of EVs make building the infra too early. The ones inside malls should be enough for now.
My work car is hybrid, seems to work ok I guess but is more costly to buy albeit less costly than an equivalent EV. Something's got to give I guess, just what that will be is unknown.