Pioneer Trucks Takes Over Maxus Distribution, Debuts Electric Commercial Vehicles - CleanTechnica

Pioneer Trucks Philippines has become the exclusive distributor of Maxus commercial trucks in the country, taking over from the Ayala Group, which ended its partnership with Maxus in August 2025 without introducing Maxus’s electric vehicle (EV) lineup locally. At the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, Pioneer Trucks debuted Maxus’s all-electric commercial vehicles in the Philippine market, including the ES80 6-Wheeler with a 302-kilometer range and the larger T1 medium-duty truck capable of carrying four tons with up to 510 kilometers of range. The company also plans to introduce the heavier EH300 model and will offer diesel-powered Maxus trucks alongside the electric versions. Pioneer Trucks, which already distributes DAF Trucks (specializing in heavy-duty diesel and electric trucks), aims to provide a comprehensive portfolio spanning light to heavy-duty commercial vehicles. This dual offering of electric and diesel trucks reflects the practical needs of Philippine fleet operators, who are balancing the transition to EVs with