VETC app integrates nearly 200 charging stations nationwide, eliminating need for multiple apps

The VETC application has launched a new feature, VETC Charging Station, designed to streamline the electric vehicle (EV) charging process for users across Vietnam. This integrated solution allows EV owners, particularly those driving non-VinFast models, to conveniently search for charging stations, initiate connections, activate charging sessions, and complete payments directly within the VETC app.

A key highlight of VETC Charging Station is its ability to aggregate charging services from various brands onto a unified platform. Currently, the system has successfully integrated with four partners: Tasco Smart Charge, Ford Vietnam, ESKY, and Rabbit EV. This collaboration brings the total number of compatible charging stations nationwide to nearly 200. Tasco plans to further expand this network by adding two more partners in the latter half of June, projecting an increase to around 250 charging points.

This development arrives at a time when the public EV charging infrastructure in Vietnam is growing. According to Việt EV, an app for locating non-VinFast charging stations, the country has 715 public charging stations, including 361 fast DC chargers and the remainder being AC chargers. Approximately 20 different companies currently provide public charging services.

The introduction of this interconnected platform is seen as a positive step for Vietnam's burgeoning EV market. Previously, EV drivers often had to download and manage multiple applications from different service providers, requiring them to maintain separate balances in various accounts. Beyond consolidating charging networks, VETC is also introducing a loyalty points program for customers using its charging services, offering an indirect incentive that is not yet widespread in Vietnam's EV charging app market.

VETC, established in 2015, is a pioneer in electronic toll collection (ETC) in Vietnam. The company has been diversifying its services, expanding into areas such as nationwide roadside assistance and, most recently, connecting EV charging networks.