SOLUTIONSPlus Scale-Up Concept Note: EV Sharing for Last-Mile Connectivity in Hanoi, Vietnam
Summary
The concept note analyses how Hanoi can scale up shared electric two wheeler services to strengthen last mile connectivity for the metro and BRT systems. Drawing from a six month pilot that deployed fifty electric mopeds along a two point three kilometre corridor, the document reviews operational performance, user uptake and policy interest generated by the demonstration. It identifies key constraints such as safety risks, regulatory gaps, limited space at stations, energy management requirements and interoperability needs for the sharing application and Internet of Things systems. The proposed scale up introduces one hundred and forty electric mopeds across fourteen docking stations in Ha Dong District and aligns the intervention with Vietnam’s climate commitments, the national strategy on emissions reduction and municipal efforts to promote public transport and reduce dependence on internal combustion vehicles.
Key takeaways
The document focuses on electric two wheeler sharing as a tool for improving last mile connectivity, examining operational issues observed during the pilot, the need for safety measures, regulatory development and better integration with public transport nodes. It discusses infrastructure requirements including docking spaces, charging options and the potential for battery swapping once national standards are finalised. The concept note further outlines a phased implementation plan, stakeholder roles, budget considerations and the development of a wider master plan that maps potential borrowing and return stations across ten central districts, supported by spatial analysis, surveys, workshops and digital mapping tools.
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Publisher
CODATU and the University of Transport Technology
Contacts
Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI) gGmbH. Email: secretariat@uemi.net