According to the department, it has approved the proposal in principle to install EV charging stations within the protective boundary of road infrastructure at locations currently designated for paid on-street car parking. This follows the city’s Resolution No. 01/2018/NQ-HDND.

The Department of Construction emphasized that V-Green must develop a solution that integrates charging poles and related equipment with existing public lighting poles. This approach aims to minimize sidewalk usage and avoid disrupting business and daily activities along the roads.

Parking fee collection at these locations will continue to be managed by Thanh Nien Xung Phong One Member Limited Public Service Company.

Initially, three specific locations have been approved for the installation of EV charging stations and associated parking slots:

On Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street (from in front of green space no. 77 to no. 71, Ben Thanh Ward), three charging poles will be installed, along with six on-street parking spaces.

At Khanh Hoi Park (Vinh Hoi Ward), two separate areas - on the left and right of the water music fountain - will each have six charging poles and twelve parking slots.

V-Green has been instructed to promptly apply for construction permits for these three locations in accordance with regulations.

As for the remaining 28 proposed locations, the Department of Construction requires V-Green to collaborate with Thanh Nien Xung Phong Company and the Road Infrastructure Management Center to assess needs and submit detailed proposals for each road section. These evaluations will serve as the basis for further consideration and approval.

All involved units have been asked to coordinate and implement the above tasks during October 2025, and to report any difficulties beyond their authority in a timely manner.

According to Ho Chi Minh City’s vehicle emission control plan, the city aims to build approximately 750 to 1,338 charging stations over the next five years at parking lots, commercial centers, and key traffic corridors.

Currently, most of the EV charging infrastructure for cars, taxis, and electric motorbikes in the city is funded by private investors.

Tuan Kiet