EVERY electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer dreams of breaking the 1,000-kilometer (km) barrier on a single charge. Currently, a few manufacturers claim their EVs can achieve this. So, if that is possible now, where in the Philippines could you drive to to achieve such a feat?

If road markers are your guide, the 1,000-km markers can be found in the Eastern Visayas region. During a previous road trip, I found the 1,000-km markers in several locations, including Guiuan in Eastern Samar, and Mahaplag, Baybay, and Ormoc in Leyte. If I had to choose one location for this challenge, it would be Ormoc, a major economic, commercial and transportation hub in Western Leyte. Ormoc now boasts several large malls and car dealerships, which will likely have EV charging stations in the near future.