The Prime Minister has ordered ministries, agencies and localities to accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in apartment buildings and urban areas, addressing key bottlenecks in the transition to green transport.

Under Official Dispatch No. 27/CD-TTg dated March 31, 2026, the Prime Minister emphasized that the shift to electric mobility is an inevitable trend in the broader transition toward green growth, digital transformation and clean energy.

However, charging stations, parking spaces and battery swap facilities in residential complexes remain limited and poorly coordinated. Inadequate parking planning has also placed pressure on internal power systems and raised fire safety concerns.

The Prime Minister instructed relevant authorities to improve communication and ensure transparency in green transport development, while reviewing and refining policies, standards and planning frameworks to avoid inefficiencies and misconduct.

The Ministry of Construction has been tasked with finalising regulations on integrating EV charging infrastructure into urban planning by the second quarter of 2026, and issuing updated technical standards for apartment buildings, including fire safety requirements, by April 30.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will develop national technical standards for charging equipment and systems by the third quarter.