Da Nang government has approved proposals made by the municipal Department of Transport on promoting the public use of electric vehicles (EVs) and the construction of EV parking/ charging stations across the city in the coming time.

Viet Nam’s first EV parking/ charging station was put into operation in Da Nang by the city-based Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) (Photo: NDO)

By 2025, 150 Levels 1 - 2 and 15 Level 3 EV charging stations will have been developed across Da Nang. By 2030, these figures will have increased to 250 and 50 respectively.

Focus will be on encouraging the public procurement and use of EVs at all local government departments and agencies, building a specific roadmap to replace the existing gasoline-powered public buses with electric ones.

Also, heed will be paid to calling for public-private partnership (PPP) investment, taking advantage of ODA and non-governmental funds, and facilitating businesses to access financially preferential policies to develop EV charging stations in public offices in accordance with Da Nang government-adopted regulations. 

It is also necessary to fully tap service utilities related to the would-be EV charging station network so that people from all walks of life can access transportation services using green and highly practical technologies, hereby promising a comfortable life for local residents.

EVs are better than those running on petrol or diesel in that they cause no noise and environmental pollution, according to traffic experts.

Da Nang Department of Finance will task itself with evaluating plans to select contractors for the procurement of EVs and the development of EV charging stations at public establishments across the city as regulated.

By PHUONG UYEN- Translated by A.T