VinFast EVs to debut in Philippines at end of May
Vietnamese electric vehicles maker VinFast Auto announced it will officially enter the Philippine EV market at the end of May with diverse and smart green mobility solutions, affirming its determination to conquer the regional market.
VinFast EVs to debut in Philippines at end of May (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese electric vehicles maker VinFast Auto announced it will officially enter the Philippine EV market at the end of May with diverse an🥃d smart green mobility solutions, affirming its determination to conquer the regionaꩵl market.
As one of the pioneering automobile manufacturers with a pure-electric strategy, VinFast has affirmed its reputation with its presence in many international markets such as the US, Canada, Europe and recently Indonesia, India and Thailand.
The Philippines is VinFast's next step in its expansion strategy in the Southeast Asian market, especially as the country is adopting policies to promote the development of electric vehicles.
Nguyen Minh Ngoc, General Director of VinFast Philippines said the company commits to joining hand with the Philippines in the electric mobility revolution. The company is proud to bring powerful, intelligent modern electric vehicles with excellent warranty, gradually realising the goal of expansion in the regional market.
The launching ceremony in the Philippines will be held in Manila on May 31 for the press and June 1-2 for the public. On the occasions, guests will have a chance to experience VinFast's green and smart electric vehicles models, including VF e34, VF 5, VF 7 and VF 9; and six electric motorbike and bike models VF DrgnFly.
In early January 2024, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and Vingroup Chairman and Founder of VinFast Pham Nhat Vuong met officially and discussed investment cooperation opportunities.
VinFast's official entry into the market affirms the company's commitment to contributing to the modernisation of transportation infrastructure in the Philippines in a greener and more sustainable direction./.
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