Grab said it plans to induct 20,000 electric vehicles from China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) into its ride-hailing fleet, marking a major expansion of its electrification efforts across Southeast Asia.
The Singapore-based super-app said the vehicles will be deployed across its key markets, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The new fleet will consist of three GAC models — the Aion ES, Aion Y and Aion V — as Grab increases the share of electric vehicles used by its driver partners.
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“The models feature 90-degree door openings and generous rear legroom, making them well suited for ride-hailing operations,” Grab said, adding that GAC will integrate the Grab driver app directly into the vehicles’ infotainment systems to allow drivers to receive trip requests, safety alerts and route guidance with minimal distraction.
The Aion ES and Aion Y have already been adopted by taxi operators in parts of the region, while the Aion V is a newer entrant in Southeast Asia, having launched in several markets in late 2024. Grab said it has not yet confirmed whether part of the 20,000-vehicle order will be allocated to Myanmar and Cambodia, where it already operates electric taxis.
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Grab plans to offer financing support for drivers who want to own the GAC electric vehicles, while also providing rental options through fleet partners for drivers who prefer not to purchase a vehicle. On the consumer side, the company already offers an “Eco-Friendly Ride” option in selected markets that prioritises electrified vehicles.
The move builds on Grab’s existing electric vehicle footprint in the region. The company currently operates more than 11,000 EVs in Indonesia and over 10,000 EVs in Thailand. In Singapore, Grab’s ride-hailing fleet consists entirely of hybrid and battery-electric vehicles, while in the Philippines it launched the country’s first fully electric taxi fleet in June last year.
