Grab has outlined plans to support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and multimodal transport connectivity in Vietnam, including a proposal for a nationwide network of shared charging stations and the integration of public transport into the Grab app.

The plans were discussed by Chin Yin Ong, Co-President and Group chief executive officer of Organisation Capability at Grab, during a dialogue held on May 31st that focused on strategic vision and shared development objectives.

In a social media post, Chin Yin Ong stated that Grab had proposed a nationwide network of 6,000 shared charging stations by 2027. However, the latest version of the post no longer includes the target of 6,000 stations. She also reaffirmed Grab's commitment to supporting the development of multimodal transport connectivity solutions, urban public transport, green mobility infrastructure, digital transformation, digital skills development through Grab's online learning platform, and pilot frameworks for emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles and delivery robots in Vietnam.

Vietnam is currently promoting the development of a digital economy, a digital society, smart cities and sustainable transport models, with a focus on improving public services, digital infrastructure, cashless payments, urban traffic management, and digital services for citizens and businesses.

According to Grab's report, its revenue in Vietnam reached US$ 255 million in 2025. This figure has increased steadily, from US$ 185 million in 2023 to US$ 228 million in 2024. Vietnam's growth trajectory has remained stable, with revenue increasing by approximately 38% over the three-year period.

In August 2025, during the seminar "Emission Reduction, Air Purification", organised by Thanh Niên newspaper, Dang Thuy Trang, Head of External Affairs at Grab Vietnam, stated that one of the concerns among Grab drivers relates to EV charging infrastructure, including long charging times and limited driving range per charge, whereas refuelling petrol vehicles typically takes only three to five minutes.

She also noted that the number of charging and battery-swapping stations remains limited, grid stability remains a concern, and maintenance costs are high.

Dang Thuy Trang therefore emphasised the urgency of improving EV infrastructure, particularly public charging networks and the stability of the power grid. She also stated that any EV charging infrastructure supported by government incentives should remain publicly accessible, allowing shared use across multiple brands.