Charging stations cover coffee shops and boarding houses
In densely populated areas such as Ha Dong, Thanh Liet (Hanoi), the "battery boarding house" model is booming. Many households invest in 3-phase electricity systems, arrange dozens of sockets, and air-tight, clean rest areas to serve electric vehicle drivers.
In an alley in Ha Dong ward, Mr. Tuan Anh, owner of a private charging station, said that each charge combined with rest costs from 20,000 - 30,000 VND. With this fee, drivers can not only fully charge their batteries but also take advantage of sleeping, drinking water, and recovering before the next shift.
Affordable price so that drivers have a place to stop. I invest in a stable electrical system, separate charging area to limit risks" - Mr. Tuan Anh shared.
Not only boarding houses, many cafes in Hanoi also quickly caught up with this trend when installing electric motorbike chargers, turning themselves into dual destinations: Both serving drinks and keeping customers longer.
At a coffee shop with integrated car charging in the Linh Dam area, Mr. Nguyen Duc Long, a technology car driver, both plugs in the charger and sips an iced coffee before the evening rush hour. He said: "About 30,000 VND for both charging and resting seats, with fans, and drinking water is too reasonable. Before, we had to sit on the sidewalk waiting for batteries, now we can take advantage of resting, it's much less strenuous.
Some customers who do not drive service cars also appreciate this model. Ms. Hoang Ngan - an office worker at Hoang Mai - said: "I often stop by a charging coffee shop near the company. While working or meeting friends, the car is still recharged. Much more convenient than having to find a specialized station.
Policy paves the way for socialized charging networks
The Ministry of Construction is promoting the development of a Project on developing a charging station network for electric cars in a comprehensive, synchronous direction, associated with traffic, urban and residential planning.
According to the new direction, the ministry requests to study the views, objectives, principles, investment models, management and operation of the charging station network in the direction of socialization, maximizing business resources, public-private partnerships and other legal resources.
This is considered an important step to create a legal corridor for a series of models that are developing in practice, from charging stations at gas stations, parking lots, apartments to cafes and boarding houses.
Experts believe that when there is a clear set of standards, private models will be encouraged to develop more systematically, instead of spontaneously as they are now. This not only promotes the popularization of electric vehicles but also forms a new service ecosystem, creating more livelihoods for urban residents.
In the context of Vietnam setting a goal of energy transition, emission reduction and green transportation development, diversifying charging infrastructure towards socialization is not only a temporary solution but can become an important part of a long-term strategy.
From coffee shops integrating power outlets to "battery shed" in the heart of the Capital, green transformation is present from very ordinary models. When policies and practices meet, the charging station network may not only stop at large projects, but spread to each residential area, each street corner. This is the foundation for green traffic to move faster into life.
