On September 5, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen chaired a meeting with relevant departments and agencies to review progress on the city's plan to shift to greener transport.

Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Construction Dao Viet Long reported that the Ministry of Science and Technology has issued 23 national standards directly related to electric vehicle charging facilities.

These include eight standards for charging stations, covering general technical requirements, electromagnetic compatibility, digital communication between chargers and vehicles, safety of installation systems, and low-voltage switchgear.

There are three standards for charging cables, seven for plugs and sockets, and five for electricity meters used at charging stations to measure consumption and facilitate payment.

However, national regulations on charging systems have yet to be issued. The Ministry has drafted them and is seeking feedback, with release expected in November 2025. Vietnam also lacks standards for emissions from motorbikes and mopeds.

To prepare land for charging stations, the Hanoi Bus Station Joint Stock Company has already installed chargers at three terminals.

Giap Bat station has 40 charging points in operation since June 10, 2025. Gia Lam station has 34 points running from July 15, 2025, while My Dinh station is expected to open in the third quarter of 2025.

The Hanoi Technical Infrastructure Center has identified 19 locations in parks and public parking lots suitable for charging facilities.

The city's Public Transport Management Center has determined that three out of five major transfer hubs could host bus chargers. Across the network, 122 bus terminals could be adapted, including sites at bus stations, shopping centers, railway stations, and airports.

The Hanoi Housing Management Center has reviewed resettlement apartments, student dormitories, social housing, and office complexes managed by the Department of Construction. It plans to install 81 charging points for cars and 105 for motorbikes.

Several businesses have also proposed pilot projects. TMT Company seeks to install 500 chargers at government offices, hospitals, universities, sidewalks, and parking areas.

Sai Dong Urban Development Company wants to combine a parking lot and charging site with green space at Vinhomes Riverside Eco-Urban Area, with 1,040 slots. V-Green Company proposes chargers at 106 roadside and public parking locations.

By September 4, the Department of Construction had received responses from 59 out of 126 communes and wards. Within the Ring Road 1 area, 115 sites were suggested, while 386 sites were proposed outside the beltway.

Consultants are finalizing technical and financial standards for electric buses, which will be submitted to the city in September 2025. The Department of Construction is also working on a roadmap to shift all taxis to electric power by 2030 at the latest.

At the meeting, participants raised challenges such as planning, technical standards, and access to finance for switching to electric buses and taxis. They stressed the need to expand public awareness campaigns.

In his conclusion, Vice Chairman Nguyen Manh Quyen reaffirmed the city's determination to achieve green transport.

Hanoi aims to complete the transition for buses before 2030, with small and medium electric bus pricing frameworks to be finished within September 2025. The roadmap for taxis will follow a similar course.

For ride-hailing vehicles, companies are expected to align with the city's overall plan and coordinate with departments to develop appropriate policies.

On charging infrastructure, the city's working group will hire consultants to survey each site and design plans that meet safety and legal requirements.

The goal is to build a comprehensive charging network that ensures fire safety and complies with technical standards.

The electricity sector will work with local departments to calculate overall power supply needs.

The Vice Chairman requested pilot projects at suitable sites, with investors required to follow proper procedures and meet all national standards.