From November 1, 2026, a separate retail electricity pricing for electric vehicle charging activities will be officially applied according to Decision No. 2892/QĐ-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, with prices ranging from 1,534 - 4,212 dong/kWh (excluding VAT).
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING OFFICIALLY HAS A SEPARATE PRICING, UP TO 4,212 DONG/KW
According to information from Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the electricity pricing for electric vehicle charging is divided by voltage level and three time frames: normal, off-peak, and peak hours.
Detailed electricity pricing for electric vehicle charging stations
| Khung giờ | Trung áp trở lên (>1 kV) | Hạ áp (≤1 kV) |
|---|---|---|
| Bình thường | 2.549 | 2.700 |
| Thấp điểm | 1.534 | 1.620 |
| Cao điểm | 3.758 | 4.212 |
Unit: dong/kWh, excluding VAT.
According to the regulations on electricity usage time, off-peak hours are from 00h00 - 06h00 every day of the week. Peak hours are from 17h30 - 22h30, applied from Monday to Saturday; Sundays do not have peak hours.
Source: VietNamNet Newspaper.
Will the new electricity pricing affect the operation of charging stations?
The application of a separate electricity pricing helps units investing in and operating charging stations have a basis for calculating electricity costs according to usage time and voltage level.
In addition to electricity costs, the provision of charging services is also related to investment in infrastructure, equipment, premises, management, and system maintenance. Therefore, the retail electricity pricing according to regulations does not mean the actual charging service price that users pay at charging stations.
This is one of the notable policy updates for the development and exploitation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Vietnam.
Source: Ministry of Industry and Trade - Decision 2892/QĐ-BCT; Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
