The 2nd BYD Tech Tour opens at SM City Cebu from August 7 to 9, 2026, running daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the North Wing Atrium.

Driving electric can help reduce transportation costs as much as 70%, making it an investment that benefits both your wallet and our environment.

— Edward Onglatco

President and CEO, BYD Cebu Group

The three-day event lets Cebuanos see BYD’s newest electric and hybrid vehicles up close, at a time when many drivers across the province are rethinking the real cost of getting around.

The timing is deliberate. Fuel prices climbed earlier this year, and households, professionals, and small businesses in Cebu began searching for a smarter and more practical way to travel.

For many, that search led straight to electric mobility, where lower running costs and less exposure to fuel price swings make daily driving easier to plan.

Smarter choices hit the road in Cebu

At the center of this year’s tour are three new models. The BYD Seal 5 DM-i and the BYD ATTO 2 DM-i offer hybrid setups for drivers who want strong fuel efficiency without worrying about range. The BYD ATTO 2 EV, a fully electric option, suits Cebuanos ready to make the complete switch.

Together, the three additions widen the choices available at different budgets and driving needs, giving local buyers more ways to match a vehicle to their routine.

That expansion signals a clear shift. Electric mobility in Cebu is no longer a preview of what might come. It is a present-day option with vehicles on the showroom floor and buyers already making the change.

From first look to everyday mobility

Edward Onglatco, President and CEO of BYD Cebu Group, framed the appeal in practical terms.

“Driving electric can help reduce transportation costs as much as 70%, making it an investment that benefits both your wallet and our environment,” shared Onglatco.

His point reflects what many Cebuano families are already weighing. The decision is no longer only about the drive itself. It is about long-term savings, predictable monthly costs, and a cleaner way to move through the city.

Onglatco also traced how far the local market has come since BYD’s first tech tour. That earlier event introduced Cebuanos to electric driving.

Since then, the lineup has grown, and interest has spread from curious first-time viewers to serious buyers. The result is a community that now treats electric and hybrid vehicles as everyday choices rather than distant ideas.

Beyond the new launches, the tour showcases BYD’s wider range of electric and hybrid vehicles, letting visitors compare models side by side and ask questions before deciding.

Anyone who reserves a vehicle onsite during the three-day run can also access exclusive event offers available only for the duration of the Tech Tour, giving ready buyers a reason to act while the full lineup is on display.

For Cebu, the tour underscores a growing role in the country’s move toward electric mobility. As more drivers adopt cleaner vehicles, the province continues to lead the shift, proving that practical travel and environmental responsibility can share the same road.

The 2nd BYD Tech Tour runs August 7 to 9, 2026, at the North Wing Atrium of SM City Cebu. For Cebuanos seeking a smarter way to travel, it offers a firsthand look at what that change can mean.

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