Vietnam and Czech Republic Accelerate Expansion of Public EV Charging Networks

In Vietnam, rapid growth of electric‑vehicle sales—up 80% in 2025 to 175,099 BEVs and accounting for about 40% of new car registrations—has highlighted a fragmented charging infrastructure. The VETC Trạm sạc platform aims to unify disparate third‑party chargers under a single app, simplifying discovery, activation and payment for users. Over 750 public chargers are currently operated by more than 20 independent providers, but many drivers still juggle multiple apps and accounts.

In the Czech Republic, the public charging network now comprises roughly 4,000 stations, almost matching the number of gasoline pumps nationwide. With an average of two sockets per site, the system can support double the current fleet of about 122,000 electric cars. Authorities plan rapid expansion, including ultra‑fast chargers capable of adding 150 km of range in ten minutes and integration of chargers into street lighting poles in Prague. Both countries view the infrastructure rollout as essential for sustaining the surge in EV adoption.