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VinFast Delivers The First $20,000 VF 5 Plus Vehicles

VinFast Delivers The First $20,000 VF 5 Plus Vehicles

The Vietnamese EV maker received 3,000 reservations for the small SUV.

By Iulian Dnistran Apr 25 2023

VinFast To Ship Longer-Range VF 8 EVs To The US, Followed By The Larger VF 9

VinFast To Ship Longer-Range VF 8 EVs To The US, Followed By The Larger VF 9

The longest-range vehicle in the carmaker’s current US lineup can travel up to 207 miles.

By Iulian Dnistran Mar 29 2023

VinFast Says Three Executives Have Left The Company

VinFast Says Three Executives Have Left The Company

It’s the latest setback in the Vietnamese carmaker’s American expansion plan.

By Iulian Dnistran Mar 21 2023

VinFast Delays Its US EV Plant, Says It Needs More Time

VinFast Delays Its US EV Plant, Says It Needs More Time

It’s another setback in the carmaker’s plan to expand to North America.

By Iulian Dnistran Mar 14 2023

VinFast Delivers First 45 VF 8 Electric Crossovers To US Customers

VinFast Delivers First 45 VF 8 Electric Crossovers To US Customers

Amid skepticism and delays, the Vietnamese automaker has started delivering the first batch of the 999 EVs it imported last year.

By Steven Loveday Mar 2 2023

VinFast To Start VF 8 US Deliveries On March 1, Halves Lease Rates

VinFast To Start VF 8 US Deliveries On March 1, Halves Lease Rates

The VinFast VF 8 City Edition will be handed over to customers in California starting tomorrow.

By Dan Mihalascu Feb 28 2023

VinFast Recalls Almost 2,800 Cars Because The Front Brake Calipers Might Be Loose

VinFast Recalls Almost 2,800 Cars Because The Front Brake Calipers Might Be Loose

The vehicles were sold in Vietnam, but US-bound cars will also be checked.

By Iulian Dnistran Feb 20 2023

Corporate / Financial

VinFast Founder Stops Putting His Own Money Into The EV Maker

VinFast Founder Stops Putting His Own Money Into The EV Maker

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong currently "has no plans" yet to personally invest further in VinFast, the EV maker's CEO said.

By Dan Mihalascu Feb 16 2023

VinFast Cuts Jobs In North America Before Delivering Its First Vehicles

VinFast Cuts Jobs In North America Before Delivering Its First Vehicles

The Vietnamese carmaker previously announced that deliveries to the US will be delayed.

By Iulian Dnistran Feb 8 2023

VinFast Delays First US Deliveries To Late February

VinFast Delays First US Deliveries To Late February

The Vietnamese company says it’s updating the software of the cars before delivery.

By Iulian Dnistran Feb 6 2023

VinFast North America Launches, Will Combine US And Canadian Operations

VinFast North America Launches, Will Combine US And Canadian Operations

The Vietnamese automaker continues to expand at a remarkable rate.

By Ben O'Hare Jan 28 2023

VinFast Reacts To Tesla Price Cuts, Says It Plans Promotions

VinFast Reacts To Tesla Price Cuts, Says It Plans Promotions

Now that the VinFast VF 8 is more expensive than a Tesla Model Y, the automaker said it's considering "many promotion programs."

By Dan Mihalascu Jan 20 2023

VinFast Releases VF 6 And VF 7 Specifications At CES 2023

VinFast Releases VF 6 And VF 7 Specifications At CES 2023

US customers will be able to place early reservations for the subcompact VinFast VF 6 and compact VF 7 from March.

By Dan Mihalascu Jan 9 2023

First Shipment Of Vinfast EVs Arrive In The US

First Shipment Of Vinfast EVs Arrive In The US

The first Vinfast VF 8 will be delivered before the end of this year.

By Mark Kane Dec 21 2022

Industry Outlook

Corvette EV, VinFast, Mercedes And EV Batteries: EV News Dec 2, 2022

Corvette EV, VinFast, Mercedes And EV Batteries: EV News Dec 2, 2022

The end of the year is just around the corner, and it seems the EV news is ramping up.

By Steven Loveday Dec 2 2022

VinES And Gotion High-Tech Build LFP Battery Factory In Vietnam

VinES And Gotion High-Tech Build LFP Battery Factory In Vietnam

It's expected to produce 5 GWh of battery cells annually.

By Mark Kane Nov 28 2022

Autonomy Orders 2,500 VinFast VF 8 And VF 9 Electric Cars

Autonomy Orders 2,500 VinFast VF 8 And VF 9 Electric Cars

It will be an alternative way to experience the Vietnamese electric cars.

By Mark Kane Nov 28 2022

VinFast Exports First Electric Cars From Vietnam To The US

VinFast Exports First Electric Cars From Vietnam To The US

The company sent 999 VF 8, which should arrive in December.

By Mark Kane Nov 27 2022

Los Angeles Auto Show

VinFast To Add VF 6 And VF 7 Small Electric SUVs To US Lineup

VinFast To Add VF 6 And VF 7 Small Electric SUVs To US Lineup

Both are making their North American debut at the 2022 LA Auto Show, with the VF 8 and VF 9 electric midsize SUVs also on display.

By Dan Mihalascu Nov 17 2022

Industry Outlook

Jeep, Rivian & Mercedes, VinFast, And EV Dealers: EV News Sept 16, 2022

Jeep, Rivian & Mercedes, VinFast, And EV Dealers: EV News Sept 16, 2022

We've compiled a list of top EV stories that would be perfect to share with your friends and family.

By Steven Loveday Sep 16 2022

Manufacturing / Production

VinFast Delivers First VF8 EVs In Vietnam, US To Follow In December

VinFast Delivers First VF8 EVs In Vietnam, US To Follow In December

The Vietnamese automaker delivered the first 100 VF8 compact electric SUVs to early reservation holders in its home market.

By Dan Mihalascu Sep 12 2022

Industry Outlook

EV Tax Credits, Tesla, Lucid, Rivian & VinFast: EV News Aug 18, 2022

EV Tax Credits, Tesla, Lucid, Rivian & VinFast: EV News Aug 18, 2022

It's time to read about some of the most interesting happenings in the EV space this week.

By Steven Loveday Aug 19 2022

VinFast To Give Buyers $7,500 Discount If Federal Tax Credit Denied

VinFast To Give Buyers $7,500 Discount If Federal Tax Credit Denied

VinFast reservation holders will first have to convert their non-binding $200 preorder to a written binding contract.

By Dan Mihalascu Aug 16 2022

VinFast Gets $1.2B In Incentives From North Carolina, Opens First US Stores

VinFast Gets $1.2B In Incentives From North Carolina, Opens First US Stores

Vietnamese automaker has secured the largest economic incentive package in the history of the State of North Carolina.

By Dan Mihalascu Jul 15 2022

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