From November 1, 2026, a separate retail electricity pricing scheme for electric vehicle charging 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 SCHEME, WITH THE HIGHEST PRICE OF 4,212 DONG/KW
According to information from Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the electricity pricing scheme for electric vehicle charging is divided by voltage level and three time frames: normal, off-peak, and peak hours.
Detailed electricity pricing scheme 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 00:00 - 06:00 every day of the week. Peak hours are from 17:30 - 22:30applied from Monday to Saturday; Sundays do not have peak hours.
Source: VietNamNet Newspaper.
Will the new electricity pricing scheme affect the operation of charging stations?
The application of a separate electricity pricing scheme provides a basis for charging station investors and operators to calculate electricity costs based on usage time and voltage level.
In addition to electricity costs, the provision of charging services is also related to investment in infrastructure, equipment, land, management, and system maintenance. Therefore, the retail electricity pricing scheme as prescribed 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).
