Coffee shop invests in electric vehicle charging station

A coffee shop has invested in an electric vehicle charging station in Tan Trieu ward. Photo: Van Gia

The model of a Coffee Shop cum Electric Vehicle Charging Station adds to the network of electric vehicle charging stations but with lower investment costs, while creating convenience for drivers and people and being in line with the development trend.

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The trend of using electric vehicles is increasing rapidly among people because this is an environmentally friendly vehicle that does not emit polluting gases. Along with the demand for electric vehicles, it has also created opportunities for people and businesses to invest in battery charging stations for vehicles to provide services. In particular, with its convenience, in localities, especially urban areas, there have been more and more business models of coffee shops and electric vehicle charging stations for drivers.

Taking advantage of the lunch hour, Mr. Nguyen Van Luan, a technology car driver living in Tan Trieu ward, stopped by a coffee shop in the ward to take a nap, sip a cup of coffee, and charge his electric car. According to Mr. Luan, when driving an electric car, after a while when the battery is almost dead, the drivers have to recharge the battery. Previously, he often went to charging stations in shopping malls and gas stations to charge the battery, but with the model of a coffee shop with a charging station, he found it more convenient because it gave him a relaxing space.

Dong Nai 's goal by 2030 is to develop infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations; stations for supplying and storing green energy (biofuel, hydrogen, ammonia...) to meet 100% of alternative public transport needs, new investments in electricity, green energy and means of transport for people and businesses.

Zenta Coffee Shop (at 58D, Nguyen Van Tien Street, Tan Trieu Ward) has put into use a battery charging station for cars and motorbikes since the beginning of 2025. This is a franchise station of Tram Dien Xanh, a part of Tram Dien Xanh Vietnam Joint Stock Company. Ms. Phi Thi Hai Yen, the shop manager, said: Realizing that the number of electric vehicles on the market is increasing, the shop decided to invest in an electric vehicle battery charging station. Here, there is both a parking space and a place for customers to relax and drink coffee while waiting for their vehicles to charge. Having an electric vehicle charging station also adds another channel for the shop to attract a segment of customers to its shop.

Similarly, at an electric vehicle charging cafe for motorbikes in Trang Dai ward, in addition to customers coming to the shop to charge their batteries while drinking coffee, there is also a service of lending chargers and on-site battery boosting. The prices of drinks are also very reasonable, making it convenient for drivers.

In fact, the development of the Coffee and Charging Station model is a direct result of the strong green urbanization trend. At that time, the need for safe, flexible and accessible electric charging will become an indispensable part of the new transport infrastructure. Investing in public charging stations requires a large amount of capital, so combining this model in residential areas in a flexible and low-cost way is the trend. This is an opportunity for small businesses, individual businesses or people operating in the F&B industry to take advantage of available space to expand services without having to make major changes to the structure or original business goals.

Develop a plan for electric vehicle charging stations

In Dong Nai, the number of electric vehicles is currently increasing rapidly. In response to the actual needs and proposals of the Department of Industry and Trade, in June 2025, the Provincial People's Committee issued a Plan to implement the development of an electric vehicle charging station system, storage infrastructure, and supply of green energy for vehicles in the field of industry and trade in the province by 2030, with a vision to 2050. Accordingly, the goal is to develop infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations, supply stations, green energy storage, develop the vehicle manufacturing industry, transport equipment using electricity, green energy... to promptly meet the needs of developing a green transport system towards the goal of net emissions of "0" by 2050.

The province requires that in planning and construction, it is necessary to focus on developing the power supply network to ensure power supply for the development of electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, green energy supply stations and storage; charging station infrastructure in industrial parks, supermarkets, bus stations, rest stops, parking lots, especially on national highways, expanding to the road network throughout the province. At the same time, criteria for developing charging station infrastructure and green energy supply stations must be included in the regulations and criteria for green bus stations and rest stops according to green criteria.

Previously, in March 2025, the Department of Construction also issued a document to guide the removal of difficulties in investing in the construction of electric vehicle charging stations. According to regulations, electric charging equipment and poles installed in construction works and construction items to serve the construction's utilities and use for vehicles, other means and equipment or for personal use as prescribed in Point b, Clause 1, Article 123 of Decree No. 175/2024/ND-CP of the Government do not have to carry out construction permit procedures. However, the installation and construction location must ensure requirements on environmental safety, fire prevention and fighting. Therefore, investors of this business model need to carefully study the regulations to implement correctly.

Van Gia

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/xa-hoi/202509/quan-ca-phe-dau-tu-tram-sac-xe-dien-54c2976/