Binh Thanh is one of the districts with the highest density of high-rise apartments in HCMC - and also the place where the problem of 'where to charge electric motorcycles safely' is most pressing. The solution is to install charging stations according to each type of premises, with a revenue-sharing model for landlords/building managers.
Binh Thanh is one of the districts with the highest density of high-rise apartments in HCMC - from large-scale compound areas along the Saigon River to numerous mini apartments nestled in alleys. Along with this population density comes a growing problem: electric motorcycles are increasingly popular, but safe charging spots are scarce. This article analyzes the characteristics of the area, actual charging needs, and EVsafe's solutions for each type of premises in Binh Thanh - along with a revenue-sharing model for landlords, building managers, or businesses that want to utilize their empty spaces.
Note on administrative boundaries: According to the 2025-2026 administrative unit arrangement, HCMC has abolished the district/county level, reorganizing into wards/communes directly under the city. The term "Binh Thanh District" in this article is used in the familiar and old geographical sense for easy reference, not as the current official administrative unit name.
Characteristics of Binh Thanh District
Binh Thanh is located at the northeastern gateway of central HCMC, bordering the Saigon River, and serves as a transit point between the central area (District 1) and new urban areas (old Thu Duc, old District 2). The most notable feature of the area is the density of high-rise apartments, which is among the highest in the city:
- The Vinhomes Central Park area (on Nguyễn Hữu Cảnh, near Landmark 81) - one of the largest apartment compounds in TP.HCM, with dozens of towers, tens of thousands of residents, a large parking garage, but nearly no synchronized electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- The apartment complex along the Điện Biên Phú - Xô Viết Nghệ Tĩnh axis - a long-standing residential area, with high density, many old and new apartments intertwined, and some of the most congested streets in the district during rush hour.
- The Bình Quới - Thanh Đa area - a peninsula along the river, with many rented rooms and apartments for workers and students.
- The Nơ Trang Long - Phan Văn Trị axis (near Gò Vấp) - a densely populated area, with many mini apartments and rental houses.
Traffic in the area revolves around familiar bottlenecks: Hàng Xanh intersection, Sài Gòn bridge, and Thủ Thiêm 1 bridge - where the number of motorbikes (including electric motorbikes) converging during rush hour is very large. Most residents of Bình Thạnh are office workers, freelancers, and young people renting mini apartments - a group of customers who have quickly switched to electric motorbikes in recent years due to low operating costs and short inner-city commutes.
The demand for electric motorbike charging in Bình Thạnh
The biggest problem is not "whether to buy an electric motorbike or not" - but rather where to charge safely. In high-rise apartments like Vinhomes Central Park or compounds along Điện Biên Phủ, current fire safety regulations do not allow residents to run charging cables from their apartments to the parking garage or charge overnight using household sockets in the hallway. In reality, many residents are still forced to:
- Run temporary charging cables through shared power outlets in the parking garage, posing a risk of electrical fires.
- Carrying a removable battery pack up to an apartment to charge - a behavior that is banned by most apartment building management boards but is difficult to control completely without an alternative solution.
- Driving around to find a public charging point - a time-consuming and not very practical option for daily charging needs.
In areas with a high density of apartments and a large proportion of young households renting or buying apartments, such as Bình Thạnh, the need for a standardized and safe charging system located in the basement or parking lot is a real need - not just a theoretical trend.
EVsafe's solution by type of premises in Bình Thạnh
EVsafe does not install a one-size-fits-all solution for every location - each type of premises in Bình Thạnh has its own set of problems:
| Loại mặt bằng | Đặc điểm tại Bình Thạnh | Giải pháp EVsafe |
|---|---|---|
| Chung cư cao tầng (Vinhomes Central Park, cụm Điện Biên Phủ) | Hầm xe rộng, đông cư dân, cần quản lý theo căn hộ/tài khoản | Trạm sạc xe máy điện cho chung cư |
| Bãi giữ xe khu dân cư, toà văn phòng | Diện tích cố định, lượt gửi xe cao, khách vãng lai | Trạm sạc xe máy điện cho bãi đỗ xe |
| Nhà trọ, phòng cho thuê (khu Thanh Đa, Nơ Trang Long) | Nhiều phòng nhỏ, chủ nhà khó quản lý điện riêng từng phòng | Trạm sạc xe máy điện cho nhà trọ |
| Hộ kinh doanh mặt tiền (Điện Biên Phủ, Xô Viết Nghệ Tĩnh, Ung Văn Khiêm) | Quán café, cửa hàng có vỉa hè/sân trước rộng | Trạm sạc xe máy điện cho hộ kinh doanh |
For each type of premises, EVsafe conducts a site survey before proposing the number and location of charging stations - there is no "one-size-fits-all" formula.
Revenue-sharing model for premises owners in Bình Thạnh
With a large population density and a high number of electric motorcycles like in Bình Thạnh, a charging station located in the right position (crowded apartment basement, office building parking lot) can achieve a higher number of charging sessions than the city's average. EVsafe has two cooperation models:
- The premises owner invests in the equipment: the owner receives 90% of the revenue, and EVsafe receives 10% (operation, maintenance, and app/settlement fees).
- EVsafe invests in all the equipment: the owner does not need to invest, and receives 40% of the revenue, while EVsafe receives 60% (to cover investment costs and equipment risks).
Illustrative figures (not a revenue commitment): a 10-port charging station, with an average of ~25 charging sessions per day, at a price of ~4,000đ per session → estimated gross revenue of ~3 million đồng per month per stationWith the self-investment model, the landlord receives around 2.7 million dong/month/trunk; with the EVsafe investment model, the landlord receives around 1.2 million dong/month/trunk without initial capital expenditure. Actual revenue depends on vehicle traffic, location, and population density - which will be surveyed before cooperation is signed.
Large apartments like Vinhomes Central Park installing 3-5 trunks can increase revenue accordingly; small hostels or businesses often start with 1 trunk to experiment before expanding.
EVsafe charging station in Binh Thanh
Binh Thanh is in the Ho Chi Minh City area where EVsafe is expanding its charging network. If you manage an apartment, parking lot, hostel, or business premises here and want to be one of the prioritized locations in the upcoming deployment, register for a survey now - beautiful locations (near Hang Xanh intersection, Dien Bien Phu area, near Vinhomes Central Park) are often prioritized for scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to install an electric motorcycle charging station in a Binh Thanh apartment?
After surveying and signing a cooperation agreement, the actual installation time is usually within a few days to around 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of trunks and the available electrical conditions in the basement/parking lot. The specific time will be confirmed after the survey.
Can the charging station use single-phase household electricity?
Yes. EVsafe charging trunks are designed to be compatible with the common single-phase electrical system in apartments and homes, and the technical team will check the actual electrical load before installation to ensure safety.
What does the apartment management board need to prepare before the survey?
Just provide the area of the garage/parking lot you plan to install and the contact information (management board or investor). The EVsafe survey team will come to measure, assess the electrical load, and propose a specific plan.
Are the charging stations ensured to be fire safety compliant?
Yes. The system is designed to comply with current fire safety standards, has automatic safety shutdown technology in case of abnormalities, and reduces risks compared to residents manually pulling charging cables.
Register for a survey
You manage an apartment building, parking lot, hostel, or business premises in Bình Thạnh and want to know the exact potential revenue for your location? Register for a free survey at evsafe.io/partner - the EVsafe team will conduct an on-site survey and propose the most suitable model.
