The Government of Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating plans to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of broader efforts to support low-emission transport and Vietnam’s net-zero emissions target by 2050. Authorities and industry stakeholders have identified charging infrastructure limitations as a key challenge in supporting the increasing adoption of electric vehicles across the city.
HCM City currently has approximately 34,500 electric cars and more than 300,000 electric motorbikes in operation, supported by 1,052 charging stations comprising 2,127 charging pillars, alongside 300 fast-charging stations for electric motorbikes and 1,132 battery-swapping locations. However, the current ratio of approximately 18 vehicles per charging pillar remains below the recommended benchmark of one charger for every 10 electric vehicles. Studies conducted by the United Nations Development Programme also found that around 90 per cent of users prefer fast charging systems with capacities between 60 kW and 180 kW, while most charging activity occurs during peak electricity demand periods.
The Ministry of Construction is preparing a national electric vehicle charging infrastructure development programme in coordination with relevant agencies to support the deployment of a nationwide charging network. The proposed strategy will focus on integrating charging infrastructure with urban planning, transport corridors, residential areas and expressway networks while supporting energy transition objectives and the planned expansion of green mobility systems across Vietnam.