Electric vehicles are changing how we drive—but what happens when their batteries wear out? In the Philippines, Toyota is working on that answer by improving how EV batteries are safely taken apart and recycled. The goal is to turn old batteries into useful materials again, reducing waste and supporting cleaner transportation.
This push comes as Toyota continues to build a more complete system for handling vehicles at every stage of their life cycle—not just when they are brand new, but also when they eventually reach retirement.
To strengthen this capability, En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corporation, a Toyota-endorsed end-of-life vehicle (ELV) facility in the Philippines, recently took part in Asia’s first electrified vehicle (xEV) battery dismantling training. The program, held last March at Toyota Metal Co., Ltd. in Aichi, Japan, brought together participants from the Philippines and Thailand.
Led by Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Metal Co., Ltd., the training focused on practical, safety-first skills needed to handle EV batteries once vehicles are no longer in use. Participants learned proper dismantling steps, safe storage methods, emergency response procedures, and how battery materials can be collected and prepared for recycling.
The program also explored how EV batteries are broken down at a material level. This included discussions on what they are made of, how those materials can be recovered, and what future opportunities and risks exist as more electric vehicles reach the end of their lifespan.
The training is part of Toyota’s Global 100 Dismantlers Project, which aims to build a worldwide network of properly managed dismantling facilities. The goal is simple but important: make sure old vehicles are recycled responsibly, valuable materials are recovered, and environmental impact is reduced wherever possible.
Recognized by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) through Toyota Motor Philippines in 2024, En Tsumugi became the country’s first of two model ELV dismantling facilities, setting standards for responsible recycling across all vehicle brands. It is also the fourth Toyota-endorsed dismantling facility in ASEAN. Locally, it is joined by Standard Insurance Co., Inc. in Naic, Cavite, which handles ELVs from its insured fleet.
The shift toward electrified mobility is accelerating locally, with xEVs reaching 11.2% market share and growing 36.2% year-on-year, based on data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufactures of the Philippines (CAMPI). Sales reached 11,800 units in Q1 2026, while Toyota Motor Philippines posted a combined Toyota and Lexus xEV sales of 5,252 units, up 33.4% year-on-year and accounting for 10.6% of total sales.
Following its certification, En Tsumugi met CAMPI President Jose Maria “Jing” Atienza to share its end-of-life vehicle initiatives and highlight how stronger dismantling systems can help support industry standards and prepare the country for wider electrified mobility adoption.
