Experts say charging infrastructure, parking spaces, fire safety, and investment costs are critical issues that must be addressed to promote green transport adoption across apartment complexes in Hanoi.

As electric two-wheelers gain popularity in Vietnam's capital, older apartment buildings are struggling with limited parking space, inadequate electrical systems and fire safety concerns. Battery-swapping scooters could offer a practical alternative.

Vietnam’s automobile market grew by 31.1% in the first half of 2026, the fastest rate among the ASEAN-6 countries, driven partly by rising electric vehicle (EV) sales, particularly those of domestic manufacturer VinFast.

Vietnam's new national EV charging standard aims to improve compatibility across brands, but drivers may still be denied access to certain networks. Technical compatibility alone will not guarantee the right to charge.

Charging station infrastructure is emerging as one of the newest competitive arenas in the Vietnamese automotive market as an increasing number of enterprises join the investment landscape.

Vietnam became Southeast Asia’s largest EV market in 2025, with electric vehicles accounting for nearly 40% of new-car sales as adoption more than doubled, according to the International Energy Agency.

Electric vehicle charging networks should be integrated into urban planning, with transport, land use and power supply considered together, according to Vu Anh Tuan of the Vietnamese-German University.

Electric three-wheelers could soon be tested in Vietnam for waste collection, deliveries and firefighting support under a proposal from the Ministry of Public Security.

One month into its low-emission zone pilot, Hanoi says 10,200 charging ports can serve around 130,000 electric cars, nearly twice the 71,900 currently on its roads.

Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) market has entered a strong growth phase, with nearly 375,000 EVs (excluding motorbikes) on roads nationwide as of the end of May, according to the Ministry of Construction.

Ho Chi Minh City's green transport ambitions will require billions of dollars in investment, along with coordinated planning for charging stations and electricity supply.

Vietnam had a total of 374,816 electric vehicles (EVs) in circulation nationwide as of the end of May 2026, reflecting a growing shift toward green transport, particularly in the private vehicle and public passenger transport segments.

Battery electric vehicles in Vietnam will continue to enjoy a 0% first-time registration fee through 2030 under newly issued regulations.

To date, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the Ministry of Science and Technology, has issued 18 standards and regulations related to charging stations, charging equipment and batteries.

Investors are accelerating the construction and operation of electric vehicle charging stations at rest stops along the eastern section of the North – South Expressway, stretching from Thanh Hoa to Ca Mau, to provide green energy for transport.

Hanoi’s decision to withhold a total ban on personal gasoline motorbikes in Low Emission Zones starting July 1, opting for weekend-only restrictions instead, has cooled the electric motorbike market.

By the end of 2025, Vietnam had established 28 standards and technical regulations related to charging stations, charging equipment and batteries. The legal framework is expected to be fully completed in the third quarter of 2026.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining ground in Singapore, accounting for the majority of new car registrations for the first time, according to official data.

Hanoi is steadily rolling out hundreds of electric buses, raising the proportion of green-energy vehicles in its public transport network to over 40 percent.