Investment Costs for VinFast Charging Stations and Partnership Opportunities

The expense for setting up a VinFast charging station can range around 2 billion VND, depending on the scale and collaboration models. VinFast’s support policies, along with crucial technical factors, significantly influence the investment’s effectiveness.

Overview of VinFast Charging Station Investment Costs

Establishing a VinFast charging station typically costs about 2 billion VND for a medium-sized setup featuring 4 charging posts and 8 parking spaces. This estimate excludes leasing costs, with break-even times exceeding two years, contingent on station usage and distribution.

Deploying VinFast Electric Charging Posts depends not only on the type and capacity but also on installation and operational dynamics. As of 2025 data, the expenses for equipment and installation are as follows:

• Slow charging posts (AC) with capacities from 7.4KW to 22KW have costs ranging from 11 to 12 million VND.
• Fast charging posts (DC) entail significantly higher expenses, from 96 million VND for 20KW to beyond 3 billion VND for 250KW variants.

Installation costs involve various components, such as:

• Transformer stations, costing between 300 to 500 million VND, depending on size and location.
• Leasing fees that range from 10 to 50 million VND monthly.
• Construction, wiring, and other physical setup activities typically range between 3 to 10 million VND based on the installation environment.

For VinFast Franchise Models, initial investment costs might be lower. An AC station featuring 2 outlets and management software can be implemented for 100 to 200 million VND. Franchise stations often incur equipment costs from 11 to 12 million VND for AC posts, with installation fees varying based on actual infrastructure.

Additional auxiliary expenses encompass management software, maintenance costs, electricity consumption, and mandatory local compliance with fire safety regulations. The overall investment in an Electric Charging Station can range from several million to billions of VND for high-capacity fast charging stations.

Scale and Configuration of Charging Stations: Key Considerations

VinFast’s charging stations come in various configurations with capacities ranging from 60 kW to 120 kW. Initial trials with configurations of two 60 kW posts have been conducted. Fixed costs per post are roughly 5.5 – 6 million VND monthly, covering security, cleaning, lease, and maintenance.

Electric vehicle charging stations play a crucial role in the infrastructure development for EVs in Vietnam. The scale and configuration of charging stations are pivotal points to consider during the design and rollout phases for optimal operation and to match user demands.

When considering the scale of a charging station, factors include the type of vehicles served, such as cars or electric motorcycles, installation location, and anticipated usage density, such as:

• Parking lots, depots, or apartment buildings might need 7-12 car charging posts and several smaller posts for electric motorcycles, accommodating a few to around 20 vehicles simultaneously.
• Highway stations and rest areas may require fast charging stations with large capacities (60kW or more) and around 10 posts to serve approximately 20 vehicles at once.

Station power capacity is among the essential factors, divided into two primary categories:

• Low-capacity stations (3.5kW – 7kW) are compact, suitable for overnight home charging or slow-charge points.
• High-capacity stations (60kW – 120kW or 240kW) require robust components, cooling systems, larger devices, and cater to rapid charging needs to minimize waiting times.

The configuration of the charging station involves essential components such as:

• An appropriate power conversion unit for AC or DC currents.
• Smart management systems capable of remote monitoring and operation.
• Charging posts designed to the appropriate charging standard for each vehicle type (Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO,…).
• Protection systems and standards compliant with international safety regulations such as TCVN 13078, IEC 61851.

Key considerations when designing the scale and configuration of charging stations include:

• Assessing actual usage demand projections for each installation location.
• Calculating suitable capacities to avoid excess or shortages.
• Selecting equipment and technology matches for either fast or slow charging needs.
• Compliance with technical standards and legal regulations regarding electric station safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Incorporating renewable energy (e.g., solar power) to design integrated systems for optimal costs and environmental friendliness.

Globally, the objective is to build extensive, safety-compliant charging networks that can expand over time, boosting electric vehicle adoption and enhancing user experience and reliability.

Partnership Models and Investment Support with VinFast

VinFast offers multiple collaborative models, including leasing premises where VinFast invests in equipment and station maintenance. This model helps land owners lower initial costs, with VinFast committing to maintenance and substantial insurance coverage, ensuring safety while not impacting parking utility.

VinFast is an innovator in the development of charging station networks for electric vehicles in Vietnam. An outstanding partnership model is the charging station franchise. Investors play a significant role in installing and managing VinFast charging stations at strategic locations like apartment parking lots, shopping centers, highways, fuel stations, and bus stations.

VinFast Charging Station Franchise

Investors will set up charging stations at sites like 60kW charging stations. VinFast supports by supplying customers for charging services and processing franchise fees at 750 VND per kWh consumed. This model provides investors with stable passive income, reducing management complexities.

Financial and Technical Support

VinFast offers compelling financial support packages, enabling investors to secure bank loans for up to 70% of the charging equipment value, easing financial burdens. Additionally, VinFast provides technical and operational support, ensuring stations meet safety standards and fire safety regulations. Partners may also receive up to 300 million VND in installation and operational support per station, depending on the investment package.

Incentives and Network Development Policy

Investors become strategic partners not only with VinFast but also within the Vingroup ecosystem, including affiliates like V-Green, Xanh SM, and FGF. This opens many long-term VinFast incentives, ensuring sustainable business growth as electric vehicles become more prevalent. V-Green plays a key role in identifying suitable sites, driving the development of electric vehicle infrastructure through partnerships with strategic partners, expanding both domestically and internationally.

Strategic Locations for Charging Stations

VinFast charging stations are encouraged to be located at strategic points to maximize customer accessibility, including parking lots at apartment complexes, shopping centers, office buildings, bus stations, and gas stations. These locations increase convenience and promote broader electric vehicle use.

With the franchise model and comprehensive support policies ranging from financial to technical, VinFast is laying a robust foundation for the development of green transportation and electric vehicle infrastructure in Vietnam, expanding the market globally.

Factors Influencing the Investment Cost of VinFast Charging Stations

Investment costs for charging stations include technical equipment like router cabinets, power supply cabinets, cables, and transformer station setup (320-400 KVA). Total electrical equipment costs might escalate up to 1.25 billion VND, requiring systematic management to optimize costs and performance.

Various factors impact the investment cost for VinFast electric charging stations, necessitating careful consideration from technical and financial perspectives. Initially, the equipment purchasing costs of charging posts play a substantial role, as each VinFast post costs about 270 million VND. A standard charging station usually includes several posts, each with a capacity of 60kW or more. For example, 4 posts each with 2 charging ports could significantly increase initial expenditure.

Next is the technical infrastructure cost, which includes devices like router cabinets, power supply cabinets, connection cables between posts, and the indispensable transformer station capacity from 320KVA to 400KVA. Overall costs for this part can exceed 1.2 billion VND, depending on the specific geography and detailed design of each project.

The physical space is another critical consideration, as a charging station requires a minimum area of about 100 square meters. Leasing costs might start at 10 million VND per month, but this can vary widely depending on the geographic location. For investors lacking land ownership, this becomes a significant running cost element for the charging station.

Operational and maintenance expenses should also be factored in. Although VinFast strongly supports management, maintenance, and minor repairs through the franchise model, other expenses, such as workforce, electricity, and minor maintenance, must be included in the budget. This is necessary to maintain operational efficiency and achieved green energy goals by VinFast.

Moreover, legal costs, investment procedures, and marketing impact the station’s profitability. Investors need to be proactive in marketing and service excellence to increase the number of charging clients, thus boosting revenue.

Lastly, revenue shares and profit-sharing policies with VinFast form another critical factor. With a fixed deduction of 750 VND per kWh electricity charged for a minimum 10-year franchise arrangement, businesses should carefully assess profitability and potential returns.

Efficiency and Operation of VinFast Charging Stations: Optimization Needs

Efficiency of VinFast charging stations depends on systematic operation. Issues like vehicles occupying space without immediate charging can reduce efficiency. Revenue per 60 kW post may exceed 10 million VND/month after expenses, making optimization crucial for parking space and station operations.

To enhance the efficiency of VinFast EV charging stations, the systems must be optimized from both technology and practical operation perspectives. This requires a complete improvement across many critical technical areas.

One primary area for improvement is the electric supply capacity and grid infrastructure. Charging stations need to receive three-phase power from a transformer station with a sufficiently large reserve capacity to prevent overload, especially during peak hours after 6 PM. This ensures optimal station operations without service disruptions.

Station efficiency can also be influenced by the type of vehicle charging. Vehicles with high charging capacity improve electricity consumption, boosting station revenue. Conversely, lower-capacity EVs may reduce station efficiency despite high charge sessions. Thus, analyzing and adjusting the type of charging posts is necessary to meet demand effectively.

The station-to-EV density in various areas should be balanced too. Properly placing stations in high-demand areas can increase usage rates, such as in Dong Nai, achieving 50% efficiency, while Ho Chi Minh City sees only 24-26% efficiency.

Regarding costs and charging policies, public electricity pricing is managed for overall operational cost optimization. VinFast’s current price is approximately 3,210.9 VND/kWh, with additional fees for off-hour charging after full capacity. Managing expenses effectively balances costs with customer affordability.

Implementing smart station management technologies is strategic. Integrating AI enables effective monitoring and management of rental and battery charging, optimizing station dwell times and load distribution smartly.

Finally, continuous maintenance and monitoring are essential to maintain stable station operations. Quick resolution of technical issues is needed to avoid service disruptions and uphold brand reputation.

By optimizing these factors, VinFast not only improves the operational efficiency of EV charging stations but also enhances the EV user experience, optimizing convenience and profitability.

VinFast’s charging station investment solutions offer long-term strategic benefits, aiding investors in cost savings and profit optimization with robust support from VinFast.

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