Chapter 106: Superchargers Nationwide

Luis Navarro smiled and gestured toward the elevator."This way, please. The team’s been waiting."

About three minutes later, they arrived at the executive floor and was escorted to a room.

Inside, the Ayala Infrastructure boardroom was a modern blend of oak and glass, lined with large LED panels displaying the PulseGrid Initiative logo, a stylized lightning bolt interwoven with the Ayala "A." Several executives were already seated, including representatives from Ayala Land, ACEN Renewables, and Globe’s technology division.

As Timothy and Hana took their seats across the table, a few heads turned, curiosity and respect mingling in their eyes. TG Motors had become the name on everyone’s lips, and now it was entering the infrastructure space.

Navarro began. "Gentlemen, ladies, this is the partnership we’ve all been preparing for. TG Motors has revolutionized the automotive landscape; now, together, we’ll make the infrastructure to support it."

He nodded to his assistant, who dimmed the lights. A presentation began on the large screen.

PulseGrid Phase 1 Overview

6,000 Charging Stations Nationwide (2026–2028)

Fast Charging: 350 kW LithiumX Units

Target Coverage: Expressways, Malls, Tech Parks, Tourist Corridors

Integration: TG App Network + Ayala PulsePay System

Timothy leaned forward slightly. "Impressive rollout plan. How many of these will be operational by the end of 2026?"

Navarro turned to the chart. "We’re aiming for 1,200 by December — primarily across Luzon. Metro Manila will host 400, with another 300 along major expressways. The rest will be distributed in Visayas and Mindanao pilot sites."

Hana nodded approvingly. "That matches our vehicle density projections. By Q4 next year, TG expects over 150,000 EVs on Philippine roads. Accessibility to charging will determine adoption."

"Exactly," Navarro said. "That’s where TG comes in. We want TG’s proprietary chargers and LithiumX battery modules integrated as the backbone of PulseGrid’s fast-charging network."

Timothy crossed his arms, thoughtful. "So Ayala provides the real estate, logistics, and grid permits... and TG supplies the hardware?"

"Correct," Navarro confirmed. "Our role will focus on infrastructure deployment, mall parking, highway rest stops, and commercial zones. Your team handles the technology side, charger production, energy storage, and network maintenance."

Another executive, from ACEN Renewables, chimed in. "We’ll also supply 40% of the electricity from renewable sources, primarily solar and wind. We can use your Subic battery packs to stabilize off-peak charging demand."

Timothy exchanged a quick glance with Hana, it was exactly the kind of synergy they wanted.

"Alright," Timothy said. "Let’s talk specifics. Power rating per station?"

"Each major hub will feature three 350 kW fast chargers and four 120 kW standard chargers. That gives flexibility for both long-haul and city users. With LithiumX’s thermal regulation, we can sustain full output without power drop, even in tropical heat."

Hana smiled faintly. "We’ve tested that. At 38°C ambient temperature, our 350 kW chargers maintain 96% efficiency for continuous operation. No throttling."

Navarro raised an eyebrow, impressed. "That’s higher than anything we’ve seen from imported models."

Timothy nodded. "We’ve been refining the design. The chargers use graphene heat-sink cores and solid-state relays. Maintenance costs will be half that of traditional EVSE units."

The ACEN executive interjected again. "And your software integration, the TG Connect app, will handle payment, right?"

"Yes," Hana confirmed. "Every charger will link to the TG Mobility network. Drivers can locate, reserve, and pay using PulsePay or any major e-wallet. The backend system auto-balances charging load to minimize grid strain."

Navarro leaned back, pleased. "This partnership has the potential to set the national standard."

The room fell into a rhythm of discussion, cost-sharing, deployment targets, and zoning.

Ayala would shoulder 60% of infrastructure development, TG Motors would supply 100% of charging equipment, and revenue would be split 55-45 in favor of TG for the first five years, until capital recovery.

It was a fair deal, one that acknowledged Ayala’s vast land assets and TG’s technological edge.

"Site preparation begins next month," Navarro said, glancing at the schedule. "Our engineering teams will coordinate with your Subic logistics division for unit deliveries."

Hana quickly added, "We’ll start with pilot installations in Ayala Malls Circuit, Greenbelt, and TriNoma. Then highway installations at NLEX Balagtas and SLEX Alabang by August."

Timothy nodded. "Good."

Navarro smiled. "Public confidence follows accessibility. If people see chargers everywhere, EVs will stop being aspirational, they’ll become normal."

"Exactly my thought," Timothy said. "Once PulseGrid reaches 6,000 stations, it’ll make range anxiety a thing of the past. Every 30 kilometers, there’ll be power waiting."

When the meeting paused for refreshments, one of Ayala’s younger executives leaned toward Hana. "Ma’am, can I ask something? Why did TG choose to work with Ayala first?"

Hana smiled politely. "Because Ayala builds for people. SM builds for scale; Ayala builds for communities. TG wants EV charging to feel accessible, not corporate. That’s the difference."

Timothy overheard and chuckled softly. "And besides, it’s better to work with the ones who already own half the country’s parking lots."

Laughter rippled around the room.

By the end of the session, the agreement draft was finalized, PulseGrid: A Joint Initiative by TG Mobility and Ayala Corporation.

Timothy stood, buttoning his coat. "We’ll have our legal team review the final terms by Monday. Expect signatures before the end of the month." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ????????????????????•????????????????•????????????

Navarro extended his hand. "It’s an honor to have TG as our partner. Together, we’ll bring clean mobility to every corner of the country."

Moments later, Timothy and Hana left the boardroom, leaving the executives of Ayala.

"That’s Timothy Guerrero huh? So young...what is his net worth again?"

"That’s Timothy Guerrero huh? So young... what is his net worth again?" one of the Ayala executives murmured as the doors closed behind them.

Navarro glanced at his tablet, where a recent Bloomberg Business Index was still open. "Last I checked, around $67.8 billion — and climbing."

The room fell quiet for a moment.

"He overtook several Southeast Asian tycoons this quarter," Navarro continued. "Most of it is from TG Mobility’s private valuation. The Subic gigafactory alone is worth nearly $12 billion, given its 28 GWh output. Add the Lithium refinery and the cathode-anode complex, that’s another six to eight billion in capitalized assets."

"And the semiconductor project?" asked the ACEN representative.

Navarro scrolled further. "Aurion Semiconductor Foundry in Batangas — once operational, its projected valuation sits around $35 billion, since NVIDIA holds minority equity and exclusive chip rights. Investors are already calling it the most advanced fabrication facility in Southeast Asia."

"Unbelievable," another executive muttered. "And he’s only in early twenties. I fear that when he is in his thirties, he will be worth hundreds of billions."