Proposed New Electricity Rates for Electric Vehicle Charging
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is developing a draft circular on electricity pricing regulations, which includes two proposed options for electricity retail rates for electric vehicle charging.
New proposals for electricity retail rates for electric vehicle charging
Option 1: Electricity Rates for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The first option proposes electricity rates for electric vehicle charging stations that serve the purpose of charging electric vehicles for transportation, including electric buses. These stations must have separate electricity meters installed.
In the case of electric vehicle charging for households with a residential electricity contract, the residential electricity rate will apply to the total measured consumption.
Option 2: Electricity Rates for Diverse Charging Scenarios
The second option covers charging stations for electric vehicles, including electric buses, and also emphasizes the need for separate electricity meters. For customers with residential electricity contracts, the electricity rate specified in point a of section 3 of this circular will apply. For non-residential purposes, the applicable electricity rate will depend on the specific usage if separate meters are installed. If separate metering is not feasible, the rate will be based on the purpose specified in the power purchase agreement.
Gathering Opinions on Electricity Rates for EV Charging
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the need to provide guidance on electricity rates for electric vehicle charging has arisen due to the addition of a new electricity rate structure for these customers in the Appendix to Decision No. 14 of 2025, which expands on Decision No. 28 of 2014.
EVN and several power corporations have suggested that separate electricity meters are necessary for charging stations (except for household charging poles with residential electricity contracts) due to the significant impact of EV charging on the power grid, especially during peak hours when electricity demand is high.
However, Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation has a differing opinion, stating that separate meters are not mandatory for all charging stations/poles. For example, a cafe or restaurant offering EV charging may apply the commercial electricity rate to their total measured consumption without the need for separate metering.
Given the diverse nature of EV charging scenarios, including home charging, public charging stations, malls, parking lots, government offices, and business premises, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed these two options to gather feedback and determine the most suitable approach.
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