An Đông Ward (in the former District 5 area), home to the famous An Đông Market, has a population density of 61,537 people/km² - TOP 5 in HCMC. A solution for electric vehicle charging stations for businesses and parking lots in Chợ Lớn area, together with EVsafe.
An Đông Ward is named after the famous An Đông Market - a long-standing wholesale and retail trading center in Chợ Lớn area, now a ward with a population density TOP 5 in HCMC after the administrative merger. If you are doing business in the market, have a street-front house, or manage a parking lot in this area, this article will help you understand the characteristics of the ward, the demand for electric vehicle charging, and the suitable EVsafe solution.
Administrative note: According to Resolution No. 1685/NQ-UBTVQH15 (effective from July 1, 2025), An Đông Ward was established based on the merger of Wards 5, 7, and 9 of the former District 5. The term "District 5" in this article refers to the old administrative name for ease of reference.
This article is a supplement to the overview article on electric vehicle charging stations in District 5 - which provides comprehensive information on solutions and cooperation models for the entire former District 5 area.
Characteristics of An Đông Ward
An Đông Ward has an area of 1.32 km² with a population of approximately 81,229 people, equivalent to a density of 61,537 people/km² - one of the highest in HCMC. This area is located in the core of Chợ Lớn, adjacent to An Đông Market (An Dương Vương Street) - one of the largest wholesale markets for clothing and accessories in HCMC, attracting a large number of small traders and customers traveling by motorbike every day.
Outside the market, the ward also has a high density of commercial streets, interspersed with long-standing residential areas of the Chinese community in Chợ Lớn - the density of houses for business is high, with little to no private parking space - parking lots around the market play a crucial role for both merchants and customers.
Demand for electric motorcycle charging in An Đông ward
With the characteristic of a bustling market and dense commercial streets, the demand for electric motorcycle charging in An Đông ward is focused on:
- Business households around An Đông market: merchants and customers travel by electric motorcycle all day, needing quick charging points while trading without having dedicated charging infrastructure.
- Parking lots in the market area: the number of parked vehicles during market hours is very large and stable, suitable for installing high-capacity charging stations to serve the high traffic.
- Commercial streets: narrow frontage but with continuous customer traffic, charging vehicles through household sockets poses a risk of fire and explosion in the tube house space.
EVsafe solution by location in An Đông ward
- Business households around the market, commercial streets - compact charging stations, utilizing a few square meters in front of the store - see charging station solutions for business households.
- Market parking lots - configured with multiple ports, serving high vehicle traffic according to market operating hours - see charging station solutions for parking lots.
Revenue-sharing model for landlords
EVsafe cooperates to share revenue transparently in real-time, reconciling through the app on the 15th and 30th of each month:
- Landlord self-invests in equipment: receives 90% of revenue, EVsafe keeps 10%.
- EVsafe invests in all equipment: the landlord does not need capital, receives 40% of revenue, EVsafe keeps 60%.
*(Illustration, not a commitment:* a 10-port charging station, priced at ~4,000đ/turn, with an average of ~25 turns/day → estimated gross revenue of ~3 million đồng/month/station. With a high volume of customers around An Dong market, the parking lot has the potential to achieve a higher number of charging turns than this average - a field survey is needed to get accurate data.)*
For small storefront businesses, the self-investment model helps maximize the share of limited floor space; for market parking lot owners with a stable customer flow, both models are feasible depending on the initial capital.
EVsafe station/project near An Dong ward
EVsafe is expanding its charging station network in the old District 5 area. Currently, there is no fixed station in An Dong ward - register for a survey to be prioritized in the next deployment phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can small storefront businesses around An Dong market install a charging station?
Yes. EVsafe surveys the actual area and electrical load to propose a suitable compact charging station that fits the small space without obstructing the business pathway.
Do market parking lots need separate legal procedures to install a charging station?
Yes, depending on the specific location (within a private compound or adjacent to a public sidewalk). The EVsafe survey team will check the actual conditions before installation.
Will the charging station operate during peak market hours?
Yes. The system operates automatically 24/7 with remote monitoring, without the need for on-site staff, suitable for the continuous business pace around the market.
Do you have a business location or a parking lot in An Dong ward and want to know the actual income from a charging station? Register for a free survey with EVsafe - the technician will measure the electrical load, provide fire prevention and fighting advice, and send a detailed revenue and expenditure estimate.
