The Government of Ho Chi Minh City has launched 27 new electric bus routes and added 443 electric buses to its fleet, bringing the total number of e-buses in operation to 613. With this expansion, over 26 percent of the city’s bus fleet now runs on electricity. Combined with around 500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles, nearly half of the city’s fleet operates on alternative fuels.
The new electric buses—B30-EV and B60-EV models from local manufacturer Kim Long Motor—are operated by Phuong Trang – FUTA Bus Lines. They feature 30–60 seat capacities, GPS, onboard cameras, contactless payment, free Wi-Fi, and automated announcements.
Authorities have also established a network of charging stations to support the expanded fleet and aim to transition all public buses to clean energy by 2030. Despite this progress, national challenges remain with grid stability and EV charging infrastructure.