The information was released by Tran Huu Minh, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Traffic Safety under the Ministry of Construction (MoC), at the ministry’s second-quarter press conference held in Hanoi on June 18.

According to official statistics, the total included 369,849 electric passenger cars, 3,396 electric trucks, and 1,571 electric buses.

The rising number of EVs is helping to reshape public transport systems in major urban centers, while contributing to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and improvements in urban air quality.

A ride-hailing service EV charges at a VinFast charging station in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nhan

Despite these achievements, Minh noted that the transition from conventional vehicles to electric cars and motorcycles continues to face significant challenges. Common concerns raised by residents and businesses include the availability of charging infrastructure, charging times, as well as investment and operating costs.

To further promote green transport, the MoC is reviewing and revising its green energy transition action programme. It is also coordinating with local authorities to integrate green transport infrastructure into urban planning, including EV charging networks and facilities for non-motorized transport.

At the same time, the ministry is developing a smart city criteria framework, with the potential to expand it into a Green-Smart City framework, providing localities with clearer benchmarks for implementation.

In the period leading up to 2030, the construction sector will prioritize areas with strong potential for reducing urban air pollution, particularly rail and road transport. Relevant agencies are developing criteria for green rest stops, green railway stations, green seaports, and green airports. These standards are expected to be finalized in 2026 and widely applied from 2027.