Phú Nhuận is a small district but has one of the highest population densities and F&B business premises in TP.HCM - especially in the Phan Xích Long area. The solution is to install electric vehicle charging stations tailored to each type of premise and share revenue with the landlords and business owners.
Phú Nhuận is one of the smallest districts in TP.HCM but has one of the highest population densities and business densities - especially on Phan Xích Long Street with hundreds of cafes, buffets, and shops lined up next to each other. The high density means there is a huge demand for transportation by motorbikes (and electric motorbikes), while the premises available for installing charging stations are much more limited than in other districts. This article analyzes the characteristics of the area, the actual charging needs, and the suitable EVsafe solutions for each type of premise in Phú Nhuận.
Note on administrative boundaries: According to the administrative unit arrangement in 2025-2026, TP.HCM has abolished the district level, reorganizing into wards and communes directly under the city. The term "Phú Nhuận 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 Phú Nhuận District
Phú Nhuận is located almost in the geographical center of TP.HCM, bordering District 1, District 3, Bình Thạnh, and Tân Bình - a transit location that makes the traffic density in this area always high. Some notable characteristics:
- The Phan Xích Long area - considered the "food street" of TP.HCM, densely packed with cafes, buffets, restaurants, and fashion shops. This is also the area with the largest number of temporary motorbike and electric motorbike parking customers in the district on evenings and weekends.
- Mini apartments and rental houses along streets like Nguyễn Văn Trỗi, Hoàng Văn Thụ, Trần Huy Liệu - commonly feature whole-house rentals divided into rooms for rent to working individuals, with a very high population density compared to suburban districts.
- The Nguyễn Văn Trỗi - Hoàng Văn Thụ axis - a gateway connecting Tân Sơn Nhất airport to the city center, with a large volume of motorbikes passing through every day, including transient passengers who are not residents of the district.
- Unlike Bình Thạnh or District 7, there are not many large-scale high-rise apartments - mostly townhouses, mini apartments, and small commercial storefronts, requiring compact charging station solutions that make the most of limited space.
Demand for electric motorcycle charging in Phú Nhuận
With a high density of shops and restaurants like in the Phan Xích Long area, a large number of customers and employees travel by electric motorcycle every day, but there are almost no public charging points designed to standard. The specific problem is:
- Restaurant and storefront owners have yards or sidewalks that have not been utilized to generate additional income (through charging stations), while the number of customers arriving at their establishments on electric motorcycles is increasing.
- Residents living in whole-house rentals divided into rooms or mini apartments do not have a safe, private charging space, often having to run cords from their rooms to the shared parking area - posing a fire hazard similar to other densely populated districts.
- The flow of people going to and from Tân Sơn Nhất airport through the Hoàng Văn Thụ - Nguyễn Văn Trỗi axis creates a demand for "convenient" charging that the area has not yet met.
EVsafe's solution by type of premises in Phú Nhuận
| Loại mặt bằng | Đặc điểm tại Phú Nhuận | Giải pháp EVsafe |
|---|---|---|
| Chung cư mini, nhà phố cho thuê (Nguyễn Văn Trỗi, Trần Huy Liệu) | Diện tích nhỏ, nhiều hộ/phòng trên một khuôn viên | Trạm sạc xe máy điện cho chung cư |
| Quán café, buffet, cửa hàng F&B (khu Phan Xích Long) | Sân/vỉa hè có sẵn, lượng khách gửi xe cao vào buổi tối | Trạm sạc xe máy điện cho hộ kinh doanh |
| Bãi giữ xe khu vực đông khách vãng lai | Cần luân chuyển lượt sạc nhanh, nhiều xe ra vào | Trạm sạc xe máy điện cho bãi đỗ xe |
Because the land area in Phú Nhuận is often smaller than in other districts, EVsafe prioritizes the design of compact charging stations that can be installed in corners of yards or along legal sidewalks without occupying the main business space.
Revenue-sharing model for landowners in Phú Nhuận
Phú Nhuận is characterized by many small land plots, making it suitable to start with a scale of 1 charging station for experimentation before expanding. EVsafe has two models:
- Landowners invest in equipment themselves: the owner receives 90% of the revenue, while EVsafe receives 10%.
- EVsafe invests in all equipment: the landowner does not need to invest capital and receives 40% of the revenue, while EVsafe receives 60%.
Illustrative figures (not a commitment of revenue): a charging station with 10 ports, averaging ~25 charging sessions/day, at a price of ~4,000đ/session → estimated gross revenue of ~3 million đồng/month/station. A café owner in Phan Xích Long who invests themselves can receive around 2.7 million đồng/month - a significant additional income from an area that was previously only used for free customer parking. With the EVsafe investment model, the owner can receive around 1.2 million đồng/month without incurring initial costs. The actual figure depends on customer traffic and the specific location, which will be confirmed through a survey.
EVsafe charging station in Phú Nhuận
Phú Nhuận is located in an area of TP.HCM where EVsafe is expanding its network. With a high density of restaurants and mini apartments, this is an area with stable potential for charging sessions per station. If you are a restaurant owner, mini apartment owner, or parking lot manager in the Phan Xích Long area or along the Hoàng Văn Thụ - Nguyễn Văn Trỗi axis, register for a survey soon to be prioritized in the next deployment phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a small café floor area enough to install a charging station?
Yes. EVsafe charging poles have a compact design, requiring only a corner of the yard or a few square meters of legal sidewalk space to install a 10-port pole. Our survey team will advise on a specific location suitable for your premises.
What is the cost of installing an electric motorcycle charging station in Phú Nhuận?
If you choose the EVsafe investment model, the premises owner does not have to pay installation costs. If you invest yourself to enjoy a higher revenue share (90%), the specific cost will be quoted after a physical survey.
Will installing a charging station affect daily business operations?
No. The installation time is usually within a day, and business operations do not need to be suspended. The charging pole is placed in a location that does not obstruct the passage or service area for customers.
Is the charging station safe in terms of fire prevention for F&B business premises?
Yes. The system complies with current fire prevention standards and has automatic disconnection technology when abnormalities are detected - which is important for premises with high customer traffic like Phan Xích Long area.
Register for a survey
You have premises in Phú Nhuận - a café, mini apartment building, parking lot - and want to know how many poles can be installed and what the estimated revenue will be? Register for a free survey at evsafe.io/partner.
